In case of emergency/Towing
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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
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 SRS airbag
system in a frontal collision.
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bum-
per and the towing hook, do not
apply an excessive load to the tow-
ing hook.
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.
! 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 trunk (sedan) or cargo area (5-
door models).
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using
the jack handle.
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