Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2015 XV Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 496

9-16 In case of emergency/Towing the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. front bumper. ! Rear tie-down holes WARNING . Do not use the towing hook except when 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 SRS airbag system and/or a fuel pump shut off system when the vehicle is struck from behind, etc. WARNING Use the rear tie-down holes only for downward anchoring. If they are used to anchor the vehicle in any other direction, cables may slip out of the holes, possibly causing a dangerous situation. & Using a flat-bed truck ! Front tie-down hooks 1) The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the Rear tie-down hole The rear tie-down holes are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements. This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation. 1. Shift the select lever into the β€œP” position for CVT models. Shift the shift lever into the β€œ1st” position for MT models. 2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly. 3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier