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OEM General Information: Towing: Front

  1. Remove the tie down eyelet, lug wrench and jack lever from the trunk.
  2. Wrap the jack lever with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the bumper and open the cap located on the front bumper.
    CAUTION:
    • The cap cannot be completely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface.
      Fig 1: Wrapping Jack Lever With Soft Cloth
      G04315674Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Securely install the tie down eyelet using the lug wrench.
  4. Hook the tying rope to the tie down eyelet.
    CAUTION:
    • If the tie down eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tie down eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper.
      Fig 2: Installing Tie Down Eyelet Using Lug Wrench
      G04315675Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Tie Down Eyelet
      G04315676Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.