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If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

*Some models.

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.

 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

Rear

(4–Door)

(5–Door)

CAUTION

Do not use excessive force as it may 

damage the cap or scratch the painted 

bumper surface.

NOTE

Remove the cap completely and store it so 

as not to lose it.

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