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9-7 . Towing
WARNING
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Never tow AWD vehicles with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground , or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground . This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential .
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The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency .
A towing hook is supplied with Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness only . Legacy is not supplied with a towing hook ( the towing hook can be purchased at a SUBARU dealer ). On Legacy , the towing access cover is on the rear bumper only .
SUBARU recommends towing be done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service .
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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 closest to the muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes .
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1 ) Towing hook covers ( Depending on the vehicle , there may be only one cover .) |
In Case of Emergency
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If towing is necessary , SUBARU recommends it be done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service . |
Front towing hook ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ):
1 . Take out the screwdriver , towing hook , wheel nut wrench and jack handle from the under-floor storage compartment .
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2 . Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper . Insert the flat-head screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and |
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