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! Rear towing hook
S09AF0105
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle out of the cargo area.
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After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
WARNING
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3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen. |
. Do not use the towing hook for purposes other than towing your vehicle.
. Be sure to remove the towing hook after towing. Leaving the towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the fuel pump shut off function when the vehicle is struck from behind.
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2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper using a screwdriver, and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the towing hook. |
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle and wheel nut wrench. |
CAUTION
. To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook, do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook.
. For models equipped with the BSD( Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA( Rear Cross Traffic Alert) driving support systems, when towing another vehicle, touch“ Rear Vehicle Detection( BSD / RCTA)” to deactivate the system. The system may not operate
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In case of emergency |
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