Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2017 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 467

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 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. 9-15 To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes, return the plugs to their original places. 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. There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole. This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation. 1. Shift the select lever into the ā€œPā€ – CONTINUED –