If Trouble Arises; Emergency Towing- Page 438

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If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

 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  fl athead 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

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.

   3.   Securely  install  the  tiedown  eyelet 

using the lug wrench.

Front

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet