Subaru Forester Manuals 2014 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 846

In case of emergency/Towing the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. 9-13 threaded hole for attaching the towing hook. 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 in a frontal collision. 3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen. 4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle. After towing, remove the towing hook from Rear towing hook: 1. Take the towing hook, screwdriver and jack handle out of the cargo area. 3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen. 2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper using a screwdriver, and you will find a 4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle. – CONTINUED –