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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
N O T E
Remove the cap completely and store it so
as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
Tiedown Hook-Rear
The hook positioned under the rear
bumper on the right side is for tying down
the vehicle during transport, and it cannot
be used for towing other vehicles.
It can be used as a towing hook only when
the vehicle must be towed by another
vehicle in an emergency case such as when
the vehicle is stuck in snow, however, it
may damage the bumper.
Tiedown hook
CAUTION
When using the hook in such
emergency cases, observe the
following so as not to damage the
tiedown hook or the vehicle body.
¾ The vehicle must be pulled straight
to the rear so that no load is applied
to the vehicle in the lateral direction.
¾ The bumper may be damaged if the
tie down hook is used as a towing
hook.
¾ When using a metal chain or wire
cable, wrap a cloth around the
attachment area. If the metal chain
or wire cable contacts the bumper
directly, the bumper could be
scratched or damaged.
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