Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual page 354

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In case of emergency
4. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread becomes invisible.
5. Tighten the towing hook securely
using a wheel nut wrench.
After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.
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
CAUTION
. Do not apply excessive lateral
load to the towing hooks.
. Never use the rear towing hook to
tie the vehicle down.
! Front tie-down hooks
The front tie-down hooks are located
between each of the front tires and the
front bumper.