2002 SUBARU OUTBACK tow

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Temporary spare tire
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load.
Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failureof the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle and may leadto an accident.
CAUTION
Never use any temporary spare tire other than the original. Usingother sizes may result in severe mechanical damage to the drivetrain of your vehicle.
The temporary spare tire is smaller and lighter than a conventional tire
and is designed for emergency use only. Remove the temporary spare
tire and re-install the conventional tire as soon as possible because the
spare tire is designed only for temporary use.
Check the inflation pressure of the temporary spare tire periodically to
keep the tire ready for use. The correct pressure is 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2
kg/cm 2
).
When using the temporary spare tire, note the following: Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Do not put a tire chain on the temporary spare tire. Because of the
smaller tire size, a tire chain will not fit properly. Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the same time.
Do not drive over obstacles. This tire has a smaller diameter, so
road clearance is reduced. When the wear indicator appears on the tread, replace the tire.

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the radiator. After the pressure has been fully released, remove the
cap by pressing down and turning it.
Towing
WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (both AT and MT) with the front wheelsraised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, orwith the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheelsare on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due tothe operation or deterioration of the center differential.
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If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a com-
mercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.
Towing and tie-down hooks
CAUTION
Use only specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Never
use suspension parts or other body parts for towing or tie-downpurposes. Never use the tie-down hook closest to the muffler under the
vehicle for towing purposes. Do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hooks.

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Towing and tie-down hook
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The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free
a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).
The front towing hook is located on the inside of the towing hook cov- er below the right-hand headlight. nTowing hook cover removal procedure
For except OUTBACK models:
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1. Push at the notched portion A, and pull the towing hook cover to-
ward you.

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2. Insert your fingers under the raised portion B. Then, pull it toward
you so that the towing hook cover may swing open. Remove the cov-
er.For OUTBACK models:
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1. Pull the towing hook cover toward you while pushing up the portion A . The portion B will be raised.

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2. Pull the portion B toward you with your left hand. Simultaneously
pull the portion C toward you while pushing the portion C with your
right hand.
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3. Push the portion D. Pull out the towing hook cover to remove it.

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nTowing hook cover installation procedure
For except OUTBACK models:
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1. Insert the towing hook cover into the clearance between the fog
light (or bumper trim cover) and the bumper body.
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2. Push the towing hook cover in accordance with the pushing order given in the illustration.

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For OUTBACK models:
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1. Insert the guide E into the hole F.
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2. Fit the flange G in the slit H from the left end. While holding the
towing hook cover at the portion G, push at the portion I.