Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual: Towing Hooks (Mexico)

CAUTION

• The towing eyelet should be used in an emergency (to get the vehicle out of a ditch or a snow bank, for example).
• When using the towing eyelets, always pull the cable or chain in a straight direction with respect to the eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.

NOTE When towing with chain or cable, wrap the chain or cable with a soft cloth near the bumper to prevent damage to the bumper.

Towing Hooks

1. Remove the towing eyelet and the lug wrench from the luggage compartment.

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

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 towing eyelet using the lug wrench.

Front

Rear

4. Hook the towing rope to the towing eyelet.

CAUTION

• If the towing eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when towing the vehicle. Make sure that the towing eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper.
• Be careful not to damage the towing eyelet and towing hook, vehicle body, or transaxle system when towing under the following conditions:
  • Do not tow a vehicle heavier than yours.
  • Do not suddenly accelerate your vehicle as it will apply a severe shock to the towing eyelet and towing hook or rope.
  • Do not attach any rope other than to the towing eyelet and towing hook.