In case of emergency/Towing
& Towing hook and tie-down
hooks/holes
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The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency.
A towing hook is supplied with Outback
only. Legacy is not supplied with a towing
hook (it is available as an accessory). On
Legacy, the towing access cover is on the
rear bumper only.
SUBARU recommends towing be done
by your SUBARU dealer or a commer-
cial towing service.
Front towing hook (Outback):
1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook,
wheel nut wrench and jack handle from the
under-floor storage compartment.
3. Screw the towing hook into the
threaded hole until the threads can no
longer be seen.
CAUTION
. Use only the specified towing
hook and tie-down hooks/holes.
Never use suspension parts or
other parts of the body for towing
or tie-down purposes.
. Never use the tie-down hole clo-
sest to the muffler under the
vehicle for towing purposes.
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2. Pry off the towing access cover on the
front bumper using a screwdriver, and you
will find a threaded hole for attaching the
towing hook.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using
the jack handle and wheel nut wrench.
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