2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-30 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................7-5
Battery Runs Out..................... 7-13 Jump-Starting...................... 7-13
Emergency Starting................. 7-16 Starting a Flooded Engine..... 7-16
Push-Starting....................... 7-16
Overheating........................... 7-17 Overheating........................ 7-17
Emergency Towing.................. 7-19 Towing Description.............. 7-19
Tiedown Hooks
*.................. 7-20
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds..................... 7-22If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................ 7-22
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display............. 7-34
Warning Sound is
Activated.............................7-37
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened................................. 7-43 When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened.............................. 7-43
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate................................. 7-44 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate
*....................... 7-44
Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................... 7-45 Windshield Wipers Operate at
High Speed......................... 7-45
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Starting a Flooded Engine
▼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 5 seconds 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
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission), 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
▼ 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 2 vehicles to collide.
The occupants could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transmission. It can damage
the emission control system.
NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transmissi
on by pushing it.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
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To w i n g D e s c r i p t i o n
▼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.
1. Wheel dollies

A towed FWD 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 FWD vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground, release the
parking brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-64.

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WARNING
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 transmission.
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed
equipment.
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Emergency Towing
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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.
1. Wheel dollies
Tiedown Hooks*
▼ Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being
damaged.
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the
lug wrench from the luggage
compartment (page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar tool with a soft cloth to
prevent damage to a painted
bumper, and open the cap located
on the front or rear bumper.
Front
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Rear
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.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Front
1. Lug wrench
2. Tiedown eyelet

Rear
1. Lug wrench
2. 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.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or
older. Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. You
should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the
aging of the spare tire. The period in
which the tire was manufactured (both
week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit
number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-24.
▼Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to
do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good driving habits for
your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and
drive at speeds that are safe for the
existing weather conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turnsAvoid potholes and objects on the
road
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride
disturbance while driving or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been
damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull
off the road. Stop and
inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate
it, remove the tire and rim and replace
it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed
to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to
have the vehicle inspected.
Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
▼ Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
WARNING
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 vehicle, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and
Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
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 failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire
failure or other damage.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
▼Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the dr iver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX
lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to
your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Cruise control switch.......... 4-209
Cruise standby indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ..........
......................................... 4-209
Cup Holder.............................. 5-40
Customer Assistance (Canada)..... 8-7
Customer Assistance (Mexico)... 8-11
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico)........................................ 8-10
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)....... 8-2
Cylinder Deactivation................ 4-11
D
Daytime Running Lights............. 4-49
Defogger.................................. 4-55 Mirror.................................. 4-56
Rear window........................ 4-55
Dimensions.................................9-6
Display..................................... 4-12
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA).. 4-107 Indication on display...........4-108
Door Locks............................... 3-11
Door-ajar Warning Beep............ 7-42
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).... 4-108
Driver Monitoring Camera....... 4-208
Driver Monitoring (DM)...........4-110
Drive Selection..........................4-81
Driving In Flooded Area............. 3-54
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-55
Driving Position Memory........... 2-10
Driving Tips...............................3-49 Automatic transmission......... 4-43
Break-in period.................... 3-49
Driving in flooded area......... 3-54
Driving on uneven road.........3-55
Floor mat............................. 3-51
Hazardous driving.................3-50
Overloading......................... 3-55
Rocking the vehicle...............3-52
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment.........................3-49
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)................................ 3-56
Winter driving...................... 3-52
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)....................................... 4-78 TCS/DSC indicator light........4-78
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........ 4-64
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep.........................................7-40
Emergency StartingPush-starting........................ 7-16
Starting a flooded engine...... 7-16
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks..................... 7-20
Towing description............... 7-19
Emission Control System............ 3-31
Engine Coolant............................... 6-19
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-15
Exhaust gas.......................... 3-31
Hood release....................... 6-13
Oil....................................... 6-17
Starting.................................. 4-5
Essential Information................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder.................. 8-20
Excessive Speed Warning........... 7-42
Exterior Care............................. 6-43 Aluminum wheel
maintenance........................ 6-48
Bright-metal maintenance..... 6-47
Maintaining the finish........... 6-44
Plastic part maintenance....... 6-48
F
Flasher
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