Tiedown Hooks- Page 405

Black plate (405,1)

CAUTION

Ø

Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on
the ground. This may cause
internal damage to the transaxle.

Ø

Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage
your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.

Tiedown Hooks

CAUTION

Do not use the front and rear
tiedown eyelets for towing the
vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other
purpose could result in the vehicle
being damaged.

q

Tiedown Hooks

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug

wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).

2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar

tool with a soft cloth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.

Front

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

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