Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 454

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In case of emergency/Towing
the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
Front tie-down hooks:
WARNING
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
Do not use the towing hook except
when 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.
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bum-
per and the towing hook, do not
apply an excessive load to the
towing hook.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely
using the wheel nut wrench.
After towing, remove the towing hook from
The front tie-down hooks are located
between each of the front tires and the
front bumper.