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TOW EYE
KNOWING
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be
YOUR
used to rescue your vehicle, should it become stranded
VEHICLE
off road. (fig. 171)
SAFETY
Tow eyes are for emergency use only, to
rescue a vehicle stranded off road.Do not
use tow eyes for tow truck hookup or
STARTING
highway towing.You could damage your vehicle.
AND
Tow straps are recommended when towing the
DRIVING
vehicle; chains may cause vehicle damage.
WARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND
CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
(fig. 171)
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Tow Eye
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow eyes. Tow straps and chains may
break, causing serious injury.
FRONT TOW EYE USAGE
The front tow eye receptacle is located on the lower
right side of the front fascia.
To install the tow eye, remove the rubber plug and
thread the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the eye
and tighten, refer to "Jacking and Tire Changing" for
further information. The tow hook must be fully seated
to the attaching bracket through the lower front fascia
as shown. If the tow hook is not fully seated to the
attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
(fig. 172)
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