Subaru Outback Manuals 2017 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 488

In case of emergency/Towing 9-15 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 SRS airbag system in a frontal collision. Rear towing hook (Outback): 1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook, wheel nut wrench and jack handle from the under-floor storage compartment. 2. Pry off the cover on the rear 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. 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 3. Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its thread can no . Do not use the towing hook for purposes other than towing. . 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 – CONTINUED –