Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 523

In case of emergency/Towing the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. 9-15 Front tie-down hooks: WARNING 3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen. . 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. CAUTION The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper. To prevent deformation to the bum- per and the towing hook, do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook. 4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle. After towing, remove the towing hook from – CONTINUED –