If Trouble Arises; Emergency Towing- Page 486

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If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

   NOTE

  Remove the cap completely and store it so 
as not to lose it.

   3.   Securely  install  the  tiedown  eyelet 

using the lug wrench.

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

   4.   Hook the tying rope to the tiedown 

eyelet.

CAUTION

  If the tiedown eyelet is not securely 
tightened, it may loosen or disengage 
from the bumper when tying the 
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown 
eyelet is securely tightened to the 
bumper.

 Tiedown  Hook-Rear

The hook positioned under the rear 
bumper on the right side is for tying down 
the vehicle during transport, and it cannot 
be used for towing other vehicles.
      It can be used as a towing hook only when 
the vehicle must be towed by another 
vehicle in an emergency case such as when 
the vehicle is stuck in snow, however, it 
may damage the bumper.

Tiedown hook

CAUTION

  When using the hook in such 
emergency cases, observe the 
following so as not to damage the 
tiedown hook or the vehicle body.

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  The vehicle must be pulled straight to 

the rear so that no load is applied to the 
vehicle in the lateral direction.

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  The bumper may be damaged if the tie 

down hook is used as a towing hook.

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  When using a metal chain or wire cable, 

wrap a cloth around the attachment 
area. If the metal chain or wire cable 
contacts the bumper directly, the 
bumper could be scratched or damaged.