2010 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 460

CX-9_8AU2-EA-09G_Edition1 Page460 Wednesday, July 8 2009 12:10 AM Black plate (460,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing WARNING Always tow a AWD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground: Towing a 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 flat bed truck. Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets for towing the vehicle. They have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during shipping. Using the eyelets for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being damaged. qTiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the trunk (page 7-3). 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 7-20 Form No.8AU2-EA-09G