Towing Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
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.
| Towing vehicle method | Operation required for towing | Comment | ||||
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| Parking brake | Selector lever shift position | Power supply status | ||||
| Towing vehicle with 4 wheels lifted or vehicle loaded on truck | Operation | Any position | Ignition switched OFF | Secure vehicle so that it does not move 2WD, AWD | ||
| Towing vehicle with front wheels lifted | Release(1) | Neutral | Ignition switched OFF | 2WD | ||
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