Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2018 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 371

In case of emergency/Towing the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. ! Rear tie-down holes 9-15 plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes, return the plugs to their original places. WARNING 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 prop- er operation of the fuel pump shut off function when the vehi- cle is struck from behind. 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 front bumper. 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. To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation. 1. Shift the select lever into the “P” position for CVT models. Shift the shift lever into the “1st” position for MT models. – CONTINUED –