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the cover and pry open the cover .
3 . Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its thread can no longer be seen .
After towing , remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor storage compartment .
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper .
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 .
. For vehicles equipped with the BSD / RCTA , turn off the BSD / RCTA before towing a trailer . A trailer will block the system ’ s radar waves and cause the BSD / RCTA not to function correctly .
Front tie-down hooks :
The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper .
Front tie-down hooks are for tying down the vehicle . They are not for towing .
4 . Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle .
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook , do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook .