Black plate (328,1)
Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear
tiedown eyelets for towing the
vehicle.
The 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.
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Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug
wrench, and jack lever from the trunk
(page 7-5).
2. Wrap the jack lever with a soft cloth to
prevent damage to a painted bumper,
and open the cap located on the front or
rear bumper.
Front
Type A
Type B
Rear
CAUTION
Ø
Do not use excessive force as it
may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.
Ø
The rear bumper cover cannot be
removed completely. Attempting
to forcefully remove the rear
bumper cover could result in it
being damaged.
NOTE
Remove the front bumper cover completely and
store it so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
7-26
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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