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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If towing is necessary, SUBARU recommends it be done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service.
3. Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until the threads can no longer be seen.
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The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency.
SUBARU recommends towing be done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service.
CAUTION
. Use only the specified towing hook and tie-down hooks / holes. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes.
. Never use the tie-down hole closest to the muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes.
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4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle and wheel nut wrench.
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1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook, wheel nut wrench and jack handle from the under-floor storage compartment.
2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and pry open the cover.
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After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the underfloor 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 SRS airbag system in a frontal collision.