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Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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Vehicle recovery






We recommend you bring a car to evacuate only specialized technical assistance on the roads, which belong to the official dealers of Mazda, or act independently.
To avoid damage to the vehicle recovery and towing of the vehicle carried out in strict accordance with the instructions. In addition, observe all applicable rules governing the evacuation vehicles.
Front-wheel drive towing perform with their front wheels. If available on the vehicle damage or other reasons do not allow this, use the trolley for supporting the front wheels.
When towing a vehicle with front-pillar to the rear wheels Release the parking brake.
Do not tow the car for the rear wheels to support the front of the drive wheels on the road. This will cause the output of the transmission system.
If you can not call a dedicated evacuation, tow the vehicle with all-wheel journalled on the road, using the front towing eye. Here it is allowed to tow the car only on roads with improved surface for a short distance (up to 5 km) and low-speed (up to 25 km / h).
When towing the vehicle with all wheels resting the road to follow these instructions.
1. Turn Neutral manual gearbox, move the range switch automatic transmission into neutral (N).
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" (auxiliary power consumers) to prevent steering lock.
3. Release the parking brake.
Remember that when the engine of a vehicle power steering and vacuum brake booster is not functioning.

Methods evacuation vehicle
Fig. 1.169. Methods evacuation vehicle



ATTENTION
Towing hinge intended for use in emergency situations (for example, to pull the stuck vehicle). Always make sure that the tow rope or chain was directed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. It is prohibited to load the towing eye lateral forces. It does not use the rear loops for towing. These loops are intended ONLY for fixing the vehicle during transportation. Using them to tow the car will cause damage to the rear bumper.




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