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Towing
9-7 . Towing
WARNING s09af
Never tow AWD vehicles ( both CVT and MT models ) 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 .
If towing is necessary , SUBARU recommends it be done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service .
& Towing Hook and Tie-Down Hooks / Holes s09af01
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency .
SUBARU recommends towing be done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service .
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 .
Front towing hook :
1 . Take out the screwdriver , towing hook and jack handle from the under-floor storage compartment .
2 . Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper . Insert the flathead screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and pry open the cover .
3 . Screw the towing hook into the