2007 MAZDA MODEL 5 emergency towing

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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-7
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-13 Overheating ............................................................................. 7-13
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-15 Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-15
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-16
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-19
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-20 Towing Description ................................................................. 7-20
Tiedown Hooks ....................................................................... 7-21
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-23
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Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has
a manual transaxle. It can damage
the emission control system.
NOTE
You can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle by pushing it.
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Emergency Starting
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Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the
ground. If excessive damage or other
conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
Wheel dollies
When towing with the rear wheels on the
ground, release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Don't tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.
CAUTION
Don't tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed
with all four wheels on the ground using
the towing hook at the front of the
vehicle.
Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces
for short distances at low speeds.
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CAUTION
Follow these instructions when
towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground.
1. Shift to neutral (MT), or the Nposition (AT).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position to prevent the steering
from locking up.
3. Release the parking brake.
Remember that power assist for the
brakes and steering will not be
available when the engine is not
running.
Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Don't use the tiedown hooks under
the front and rear for towing.
They are designed ONLY for tying
down the vehicle when it's being
transported. Using them for towing
will damage the bumper.
q Tiedown Hook-Front
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug
wrench, and jack lever from the trunk
(page 7-3).
2. Wrap the jack lever with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the bumper and
open the cap located on the front
bumper.
CAUTION
The cap cannot be completely
removed. Do not use excessive force
as it may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.
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Emergency Towing
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3. Securely install the tiedown eyeletusing the lug wrench.
Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown
eyelet.
Towing eyelet
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying down
the vehicle. Make sure that the
tiedown eyelet is securely tightened
to the bumper.
qTiedown Hooks-Rear
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Recreational Towing
An example of“recreational towing ”is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
“ Towing Description ”(page 7-20) and
“ Tiedown Hook ”(page 7-21) and
carefully follow the instructions.
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Emergency Towing
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DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-51
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-6
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area ................ 4-9
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-7
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
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Easy Closure ..................................... 3-11
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-15
Flooded engine ........................... 7-15
Jump-starting .............................. 7-16
Push-starting .............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-16
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-13
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-13
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-29
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-50
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-53
Headlights .................................. 5-43
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-7
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-47 Front ........................................... 5-47
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-15
Gauge ......................................... 5-30
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-43
Panel description ........................ 8-45
Replacement ............................... 8-43
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Glove Box ......................................... 6-52
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-53
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-43
Flashing ...................................... 5-45
High-low beam .......................... 5-45
Leveling ..................................... 5-45
On reminder ............................... 5-45
Hood Release .................................... 3-16
Horn .................................................. 5-52
Index
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Power Steering .................................. 5-17Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-17
Power Windows ................................ 3-13
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-19
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Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-10
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-51
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-51
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-51
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-24
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-7
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Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-40
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Belt minder ................................. 2-24
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-22
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-20
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-14
Seat belts .................................... 2-18
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-24
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Seat warmer .................................. 2-5
Second-row seats ......................... 2-6
Third-row Seat ........................... 2-11
Second-Row seats ............................... 2-6
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Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-19
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-21
Service Publications .......................... 9-42
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-28
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-46
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-39
Warning light ............................. 2-54
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-23 Horn ........................................... 5-52
Storage Box ...................................... 6-54
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-52
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-55
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-55
Center console ............................ 6-53
Glove box ................................... 6-52
Storage box ................................ 6-54
Underseat storage ....................... 6-53
Sunshade ........................................... 3-18
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-46
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Tachometer ........................................ 5-29
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-34
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-21
Third-Row seat ................................. 2-11
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-21
Tire Information ................................ 9-20
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