Emergency Tow Hook - If Equipped; Tow Eye Usage - If Equipped - Chrysler 300c Owner's Manual

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Emergency Tow Hook — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear emer-
gency tow hook.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
the tow hook to minimize the risk of damage to
the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck

vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious
injury or death.
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with

tow hooks. Tow straps may become disen-
gaged, causing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only to
rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do not
use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or
highway towing. You could damage your
vehicle.
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can
be used to move a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye be sure to follow the "Tow
Eye Usage Precautions" and the "Towing A
Disabled Vehicle" instructions in this section.
Tow Eye
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
CAUTION!
The tow eye must only be used for roadside

emergencies. Use with an appropriate
device in accordance with highway code (a
rigid bar or rope) to maneuver the vehicle in
preparation for transport via a tow truck.
(Continued)
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CAUTION! (Continued)
The tow eye must not be used to move the

vehicle off the road or where there are
obstacles.
Do not use the tow eyes for tow truck

hookup or highway towing.
Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck

vehicle. Refer to the "Freeing A Stuck
Vehicle" section for further information.
Please refer to the "Towing A Disabled

Vehicle" section for detailed instructions.
Damage to your vehicle may occur if these
guidelines are not followed.
Tow Eye Warning Label
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