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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 .
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Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness
2 . Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper . Pry off the cover on the rear bumper using a screwdriver , and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the towing hook .
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3 . Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its thread can no longer be seen .
4 . Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle and wheel nut wrench .
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. 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 .
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CAUTION
. To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook , do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook .
. For models equipped with the BSD ( Blind Spot Detection ) and RCTA ( Rear Cross Traffic Alert ) driving support systems , when towing , touch “ Rear Vehicle Detection ( BSD / RCTA )” to deactivate the system . The system
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In Case of Emergency
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