Mazda 6 Service Manual: Towing
- Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
- A towed vehicle should have its front wheels off the ground. If
excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
- When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.
Caution
- Do not tow the vehicle backward with
driving wheels on the ground. This may
cause internal damage to the transaxle.

Caution
- Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

Caution
- Do not use the hook loops under the front and rear for towing.
They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it is being
transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper.

Caution
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (to get the
vehicle out of a ditch or a snow bank, for example).
When using the towing hooks, always pull the cable or chain in a ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and
best way to address the issue.
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SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear door removal/installation
Warning
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally
deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See
SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Note
The side air bag sensor is located in t ...