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the cover and pry open the cover .
3 . Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its thread can no longer be seen .
After towing , remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor 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 fuel pump shut off function when the vehicle is struck from behind .
may not operate properly due to the blocked radar waves . For details about how to turn on / off the BSD / RCTA , refer to “ Car settings ” FP199 .
Front tie-down hooks :
4 . Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle .
CAUTION
. To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook , do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook .
. For models equipped with the BSD ( Blind Spot Detection ) and RCTA ( Rear Cross Traffic Alert ) driving support systems , when towing , touch “ Rear Vehicle Detection ( BSD / RCTA )” to deactivate the system . The system
The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper .
Front tie-down hooks are for tying down the vehicle . They are not for towing .