Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 471

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 467 Rear towing hook s09af0105
1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook 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.
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3. Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
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CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook, do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook.
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