Mazda Mazda6: 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.
Government and local laws must be followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (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 pointed 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.
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 ...
Recreational Towing
An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to “T ...
See also:
Fuel gauge
1) Low fuel warning light
The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position, the fuel gauge shows “E ...
How to use the touch screen
CAUTION:
- The glass screen on the liquid crystal display may break if it is hit with
a hard or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline
material, which contains a s ...
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call.
Use this feature when calling a menu-driven phone system.
Account numbers can also be stored for u ...
