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3. Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle.
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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.
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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.
. For models equipped with the BSD( Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA( Rear Cross Traffic Alert) driving support systems, when towing another vehicle, touch“ Rear Vehicle Detection( BSD / RCTA)” to deactivate the system.
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The system 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” FP201.
Front tie-down hooks:
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.
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In Case of Emergency
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