Subaru Impreza Manuals 2018 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 365

9-16 In case of emergency/Towing After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. ! Front tie-down hooks S09AF0106 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 fuel pump shut off function when the vehi- cle is struck from behind. CAUTION To prevent deformation to the bum- per and the towing hook, do not apply an excessive load to the tow- ing hook. 4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle. The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper.