Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle during any towing operation. Laws and regulations applicable to vehicles in tow should always be observed, and the recommended procedures must be used.
Before towing the vehicle, release the parking brake, place the shift lever in Neutral, and set the ignition key in the "ACC"position. As a rule, vehicles should be towed with their drive wheels off the ground. If excessive vehicle damage or other conditions prevent towing a vehicle with its drive wheels up, use wheel dollies. With all four wheels on the ground, the vehicle should only be towed forward. (Mazda does not recommend towing the 1989 626/MX-6 in either direction with all four wheels on the ground.) When towing a vehicle with four wheels on the ground, do not exceed 35 mph (56 Km/h) or travel more than 50 miles (80 Km); otherwise, you risk damaging the transmission/transaxle.
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If the towing speed must exceed 35 mph (56 km/h), or
the towing distance must exceed 50 miles (80 km), be sure to take the
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The front or rear towing hook(s) should only be used in an emergency situation, such as pulling the vehicle from a ditch, snowbank or mud.
If the transmission, rear axle and steering system are not damaged, the vehicle may be towed on all four wheels. If any of these components are damaged, use a towing dolly.
If excessive vehicle damage or other conditions prevent towing a vehicle with its rear (drive) wheels up, use wheel dollies. With all four wheels on the ground, the vehicle should only be towed forward. In this case, the vehicle cannot be towed at a speed exceeding 35 mph (56 Km/h) for more than 50 miles (80 Km) without danger of damaging the transmission.
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If the towing speed must exceed 35 mph (56 km/h), or
the towing distance must exceed 50 miles (80 km), be sure to either place
the rear wheels on a dolly, raise the rear wheels off the ground, or
disconnect the propeller shaft. |
If the transmission or rear axle is inoperative, tow the vehicle with its rear wheels off the ground or have the propeller shaft disconnected.
The rear towing hook should only be used in an emergency situation, such as pulling the vehicle from a ditch, snowbank or mud.
On 1988-89 626 and MX-6 models, do not use the hook loops under the front and rear of the vehicle for towing purposes. These hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If tie-down hook loops are used for towing, the front/rear skirt and bumper will be damaged.
If excessive vehicle damage or other conditions prevent towing a vehicle with its front (drive) wheels up, use wheel dollies. With all four wheels on the ground, the vehicle should onlybe towed forward. In this case, the vehicle cannot be towed at a speed exceeding 35 mph (56 Km/h) for more than 50 miles (80 Km) without danger of damaging the transaxle.
Mazda does not recommend towing the 1989 626/MX-6 with all four wheels on the ground.
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Do not tow the vehicle backward with the front wheels
on the ground, as this could damage the transaxle's internal parts. Do not
start or run the engine while the vehicle is being towed. If the towing
speed must exceed 35 mph (56 km/h), or the towing distance must exceed 50
miles (80 km), be sure to either place the front wheels on a dolly or
raise them off the ground. |
On vehicles equipped with 4-wheel steering, be sure that the rear wheels are in the straight-ahead position when towing with the front wheels raised.
The rear towing hook should only be used in an emergency situation, such as pulling the vehicle from a ditch, snowbank or mud.
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The center differential must NEVER be in the "Lock"
position when the vehicle is being towed. |
If excessive vehicle damage or other conditions prevent towing the vehicle with its drive wheels up, use wheel dollies. With all four wheels on the ground, the vehicle should onlybe towed forward. In this case, the vehicle cannot be towed at a speed exceeding 35 mph (56 Km/h) for more than 50 miles (80 Km) without danger of damaging the transaxle.
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Do not tow the vehicle backward with the front wheels
on the ground, as this could damage the transaxle's internal parts. Do not
start or run the engine while the vehicle is being towed. If the towing
speed must exceed 35 mph (56 km/h), or the towing distance must exceed 50
miles (80 km), be sure to either place the front wheels on a dolly or
raise them off the ground. |