Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Mazda 6 L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Towing
TOWING
- Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. State and local laws must be followed.
- A towed vehicle usually should have its 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 with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
CAUTION: Do not tow the vehicle backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
TIEDOWN HOOK
CAUTION: Do not use the hook loops under the rear bumper for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it is being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper.
Rear
- Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. State and local laws must be followed.
- A towed vehicle usually should have its 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 with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
CAUTION: Do not tow the vehicle backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
TIEDOWN HOOK
CAUTION: Do not use the hook loops under the rear bumper for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it is being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper.
Rear
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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