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Towing
4 . Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle .
After towing , remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket .
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper .
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 .
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook , do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook .
! Rear towing hook
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1 . Take the towing hook and screwdriver out of the tool bucket . Take the jack handle out of the cargo area .
2 . Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper . Pry off the cover on the rear bumper using a screwdriver , and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the towing hook .
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 .