2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 towing

7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency..............7-2
Flat Tire.............................................. 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage......... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 7-8
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-18 Jump-Starting............................. 7-18
Emergency Starting.........................7-21 Starting a Flooded Engine.......... 7-21
Push-Starting.............................. 7-21
Overheating......................................7-22 Overheating................................ 7-22
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-24 Towing Description.................... 7-24
Tiedown Hooks
*......................... 7-25
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-27If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-27
Message Indicated on Display
*..........
.................................................... 7-41
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-43
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-48 When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened........................................7-48
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate............................................. 7-49 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate................................ 7-49
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. If the engine does not start within 5seconds on the first try, wait 10
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WA R N I N G
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
2 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.
If Trouble Arises
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. Particularly
when towing an AWD 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.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-57.

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WA R N I N G
Always tow an AWD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground:
Towing an AWD 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 flatbed truck.
CAUTION
 Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward
with driving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.

If the parking brake cannot be released
when towing the vehicle, transport the
vehicle with all front and rear wheels
raised off the ground as shown in the
figure. If the vehicle is towed without
raising the wheels off the ground, the
brake system could be damaged.
Wheel dollies
Tiedown Hooks*
CAUTION
Do not use the front tiedown eyelet for
towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for securing
the vehicle to a transport vessel during
shipping.
Using the eyelet for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being damaged.
▼ Tiedown Hook-Front
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).
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.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.

Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
▼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 i s 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 pu lled 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 cable,
wrap a cloth around the attachment
area. If the metal chain or wire cable
contacts the bumper directly, the
bumper could be scratched or damaged.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
WA R N I N G
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehic le, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its desi gn rating capability. Properly lo ading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading yo ur vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle' s weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification La bel and Tire and Load Information Label:
WA R N I N G
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious consequences
in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension system can cause
spring or shock absorber failure, brake failu re, handling or steering problems, irregular tire
wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive an d control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely, particularly
on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of the tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Driving on uneven road...............3-49
Floor mat..................................... 3-44
Hazardous driving....................... 3-44
Overloading................................. 3-48
Rocking the vehicle..................... 3-45
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-43
Winter driving............................. 3-45
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-70 TCS/DSC Indicator Light............4-70
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........... 4-57
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-45
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting............................... 7-21
Starting a Flooded Engine........... 7-21
Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks....... .................... 7-25
Towing Description..................... 7-24
Emission Control System..................3-25
Ending Screen Display......................4-72
Engine Coolant.........................................6-25
Engine Compartment
Overview..................................... 6-21
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-26
Hood release............................ .... 6-19
Oil................................................ 6-22
Essential information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-47
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-26
Exterior Care..................................... 6-54 Aluminum Wheel Maintenance... 6-59
Bright-Metal Maintenance...........6-58
Maintaining the Finish................ 6-55
Plastic Part Maintenance............. 6-59
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-55
Headlights.................................... 4-43
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire............. 7-13
Removing a Flat Tire.................... 7-9
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-44
Fluid
Brake/Clutch................................ 6-27
Washer......................................... 6-27
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Fog Lights......................................... 4-48
Foot Brake.........................................4-56
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-130
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-27
Gauge........................................... 4-16
Requirements............................... 3-24
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-71
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-71
Ending screen display................. 4-72
Fuel consumption display............4-71
Fuses.................................................. 6-48 Panel description......................... 6-50
Replacement................................ 6-48
G
Gauges............................................... 4-11
Glove Compartment........................ 5-132
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-44
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-55
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-46
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Index
Opening the Hood....................... 6-19
Owner Maintenance
Precautions...................................6-17
P
Parking Brake....................................4-57
Personalization Features..................... 9-9
Power Steering.................................. 4-76
Power steering warning buzzer......... 7-46
Power Windows................................ 3-33
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-138
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-135
Rearview Mirror........ ........................3-32
Rear Coat Hooks............................. 5-134
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-104
Rear Door Child Safet y Locks.......... 3-19
Rear Seat............................................. 2-9
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-148
Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-150
Picture quality adjus tment......... 4-155
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-151
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-149
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-149
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
Image......................................... 4-153
Viewing the display................... 4-151
Rear Window Defogger. ................... 4-53
Rear Window Washer....................... 4-53
Rear Window Wiper.... ..................... 4-53
Recommended Oil.............................6-22
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-50
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-48
Key battery.................................. 6-34
Light Bulbs.................................. 6-41
Tires............................................. 6-38
Wheel........................................... 6-40
Wiper........................................... 6-29
Request switch inoperable warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-45
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-45
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-43
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seats Driving position memory.............. 2-7
Front seat....................................... 2-5
Head restraint.............................. 2-12
Rear seat........................................ 2-9
Seat warmer................................... 2-6
Seat Belt System Automatic locking....................... 2-17
Emergency locking...................... 2-17
Extender....................................... 2-21
Pregnant women.......................... 2-17
Seat belt precautions................... 2-15
Seat belt warning beep...................... 7-43
Security System Immobilizer system..................... 3-39
Theft-deterrent system................. 3-41
Smart Brake Support (SBS)............ 4-127 Collision warning...................... 4-129
Smart Brake Support (SBS) indicator
light (red)................................... 4-129
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-129
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