Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual page 427

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In case of emergency/Towing
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely
using the wheel nut wrench.
After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and return it to its storage
position.
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 prop-
er operation of the SRS airbag
system in a frontal collision.
Rear towing hook:
1. Take the towing hook, screwdriver and
wheel nut wrench out of the tool bucket.
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
threaded hole until its thread can no
longer be seen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely
using the wheel nut wrench.