Towing And Tie-Down Hooks - Subaru 2005 Legacy Owner's Manual

In case of emergency
dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the
following procedures for safety.

! Towing and tie-down hooks

The towing hooks should be used only in an emergen-
cy (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or
snow).
" Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-
down hooks. Never use suspension parts or
other body parts for towing or tie-down purpos-
es.
" Never use the tie-down hook closest to the
muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes.
" To prevent deformation to the bumper and
the towing hook, do not apply excessive lateral
load to the towing hooks.
Front towing hook (OUTBACK models):
1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver and wheel
nut wrench from the on board tool bucket.
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2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in a vinyl tape or
cloth, insert it into the gap between the cover and the
front bumper, and use it to lever the cover open.
3. Pull the entire fog light cover toward you.