The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).

CAUTION

• Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes.

• Never use the tie-down hook closest to the muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes.

• To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook, do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hooks.

Front towing hook:

1. Take out the towing hook and screwdriver from the tool bag. Take out the jack handle from the cargo area.

2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between the cover and the front bumper, and use it to pry the cover open.

NOTE

• The cover is attached to the front bumper with five lugs.

• Do not remove the cover while holding the slit.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until the threads can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using a jack handle.

After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

• Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle.

• Be sure to remove the towing hook after towing. Leaving the towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision.

Rear towing hook:

1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver and wheel nut wrench from the tool bag.

2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper using a screwdriver, and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the towing hook.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using a wheel nut wrench.

After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.

Put the thread hole cover on the rear bumper.

WARNING

• Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle.

• Be sure to remove the towing hook after towing. Leaving the towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision.

Front tie-down hooks:

The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper.

Rear tie-down hooks:

The rear tie-down hooks are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements.

WARNING

Use the rear tie-down hooks only for downward anchoring. If they are used to anchor the vehicle in any other direction, cables may slip off the hooks, possibly causing a dangerous situation.