2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 emergency towing

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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.

Mazda ERA-GLONASS (Russia) ...... 7-2
Mazda ERA-GLONASS ................ 7-2
Indicator Light/Beep Sound ......... 7-11
Test Mode ..................................... 7-12

Parking in an Emergency ................. 7-15
Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-15

Flat Tyre ............................................. 7-16
Spare Tyre and Tool Storage ........ 7-16
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair
Kit
* ............................................... 7-22
Changing a Flat Tyre
(With Spare Tyre) ......................... 7-29

Battery Runs Out .............................. 7-37
Jump-Starting ............................... 7-37

Emergency Starting .......................... 7-40
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0 ) .................... 7-40
Push-Starting ................................ 7-40
Running Out of Fuel
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ..................... 7-41

Overheating ....................................... 7-42
Overheating .................................. 7-42

Emergency Towing ............................ 7-44
Towing Description ...................... 7-44
Towing/Tiedown Hooks ............... 7-46
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning
Sounds ................................................ 7-49
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes .......................................... 7-49
Message Indicated on Display
* .... 7-62
Warning Sound is Activated ......... 7-64

When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened ............................................... 7-70
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened ......................................... 7-70

Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate ............................................... 7-71
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate
* ......................................... 7-71

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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
S p a r e T y r e a n d T o o l S t o r a g e
NOTE
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a spare tyre, jack, wheel brace, and tool
bag. For details, consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Spare tyre and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Type A
Towing eyelet
Towing eyelet Type B Without spare tyre
Emergency flat tyre
repair kit
Jack lever
Jack lever
Emergency flat tyre
repair kit

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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0 )
If the engine fails to start, it may be
À ooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:


1. If the engine does not start within
¿ ve seconds on the ¿ rst try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator.


If the engine still does not start using
the previous procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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 cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.

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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly
when towing a 4WD vehicle, where all
the wheels are connected to the drive
train, proper transporting of the vehicle is
absolutely essential to avoid damaging the
drive system. Government and local laws
must be followed.

Wheel dollies


A towed 2WD vehicle should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing a 2WD vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.

A towed 4WD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WARNING
Always tow a 4WD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground:
Towing a 4WD vehicle with either the
front or rear wheels on the ground is
dangerous as the drive train could be
damaged, or the vehicle could trail
away from the tow truck and cause an
accident. If the drive train has been
damaged, transport the vehicle on a À at
bed truck.

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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
CAUTION
  Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on
the ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.
  Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or À atbed
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.
CAUTION
Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground.

1. Shift to neutral (Manual
transaxle), or the N position
(Automatic transaxle).
2. Switch the ignition to ACC.
3. Release the parking brake.

Remember that power assist for the
brakes and steering will not be available
when the engine is not running.

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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing/Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
  The towing eyelet should be used
in an emergency (to get the vehicle
out of a ditch or a snow bank, for
example).
  When using the towing eyelets,
always pull the lead or chain in a
straight direction with respect to the
eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.
NOTE
When towing with chain or lead, wrap
the chain or lead with a soft cloth near
the bumper to prevent damage to the
bumper.
Towing Hook-Front
1. Remove the towing eyelet and
the wheel brace from the luggage
compartment (page 7-16 ).
2. Wrap a jack lever or similar tool with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to a
painted bumper, and open the cap
located on the front bumper.



CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.

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Emergency Towing
3. Securely install the towing eyelet using
the wheel brace.


Wheel brace
Towing eyelet
4. Hook the towing rope to the towing
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the towing eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when towing the
vehicle. Make sure that the towing
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
After using the towing eyelet, store it in
the position shown in the following ¿ gure.

Retainers

NOTE
Secure the towing eyelet in the retainers.

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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hook-Rear
The hook positioned under the rear
bumper on the right side is for tying down
the vehicle during transport, and it cannot
be used for towing other vehicles.
It can be used as a towing hook only when
the vehicle must be towed by another
vehicle in an emergency case such as when
the vehicle is stuck in snow, however, it
may damage the bumper.

Tiedown hook
CAUTION
When using the hook in such emergency
cases, observe the following so as not to
damage the tiedown hook or the vehicle
body.
 
 The vehicle must be pulled straight
to the rear so that no load is applied
to the vehicle in the lateral direction.
  The bumper may be damaged if the
tie down hook is used as a towing
hook.
  When using a metal chain or wire
lead, wrap a cloth around the
attachment area. If the metal chain
or wire lead contacts the bumper
directly, the bumper could be
scratched or damaged.