In Case of an Emergency

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.

qTiedown 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

Rear

CAUTION

ØDo not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface.

ØThe 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.

Front

Lug wrench

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