Subaru Outback 2016 Manual page 439

. 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.
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bum-
per and the towing hook, do not
apply excessive lateral load to the
towing hook.
Rear towing hook:
1. Take the screwdriver, towing hook,
wheel nut wrench and jack handle out of
the trunk (Sedan) or cargo area (Outback).
2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper
using a flat-head 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.
In case of emergency/Towing
4. Tighten the towing hook securely
using the jack handle and wheel nut
wrench.
After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
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 fuel pump
shut-off function when the vehi-
cle is struck from behind.
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