Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual page 428

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 hooks mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with prop-
er operation of the fuel pump
shut-off function when the vehi-
cle is struck from behind.
. For vehicles equipped with the
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection
(SRVD), turn off the SRVD before
towing a trailer. A trailer will
block the system's radar waves
and cause the SRVD not to func-
tion correctly.
Front tie-down hooks:
The front tie-down hooks are located
between each of the front tires and the
front bumper.
In case of emergency/Towing
Rear tie-down holes:
1) Rear tie-down hole
The rear tie-down holes are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.
To use the rear tie-down holes, remove
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