Subaru Outback Manuals 2020 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 464

456 Towing threaded hole until its thread can no longer be seen. . 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. Rear tie-down holes: CAUTION To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook, do not apply excessive load to the towing hook. Front tie-down hooks: 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 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. 1) Rear tie-down hole The rear tie-down holes are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements. There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole. To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the