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longer be seen.
system in a frontal collision.
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
. 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
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bumper
and the towing hook, do not
apply excessive load to the towing
hook.
Rear towing hook:
1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook,
wheel nut wrench and jack handle from the
under-floor storage compartment.
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Outback
2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper
using a screwdriver, and you will find a
threaded hole for attaching the towing
hook.
3. Screw the towing hook into the
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