2001 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ emergency towing

In Case of an Emergency
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Olerbeatin-e 6 2
Emergency Staning 6- 4
Fuses 6- 6
Towing 6-12
Flat Ilrc 6-14
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In Case of an Emergency
Towing
We recommend thal towing b€ done only
by an Authorized MazdaDealer ora
commercial tow truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Sta€ and
local laws nust be followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
front wheels off the ground. Ifexcessive
damage or other conditions prevent ihis,
Wlen towing with the rear wheels on lhe
ground. release the parking brake.
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Don't 1ow the vehicle backward with
dnving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal danage to the
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Donl tow with sling tlpe equipnent-
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

In Case of an Emergency
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The towing hook should be used
only in an emergency (to get tbe
vehicle out ofaditch or a snow
bank, for example).
When using the towing book,
always pull ihe cable or chah in a
slraighl direclion *ith respeci to
the hook. Apply no sideways force.
AcaurroN
Don't use the hook loops und€r ihe
ftont and rear for lowing. They are
designed ONLY for tying down the
vehicle when it's being transported.
Using th€m for towing will damage