Towing
9-7. Towing
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If towing is necessary, it is best done by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial
towing service. Observe the following
procedures for safety.
& Towing hooks and tie-down
hooks/holes
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The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency.
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scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head
screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and
pry open the cover.
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing hooks
and tie-down hooks/holes. Never
use suspension parts or other parts
of the body for towing or tie-down
purposes.
! Front towing hook
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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.
WARNING
Never tow AWD models with the
front wheels raised off the ground
while the rear wheels are on the
ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while the front
wheels are on the ground. This will
cause the vehicle to spin away due
to the operation or deterioration of
the center differential.
2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using
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