Fiat 500X 2018 Owner's Manual page 317

Tow Eye Usage Precautions
CAUTION!
• The tow eye must only be used for roadside emer-
gencies. Use with an appropriate device in accor-
dance with highway code (a rigid bar or rope) to
maneuver the vehicle in preparation for transport via
a tow truck.
• 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 fol-
lowed.
Tow Eye Warning Label
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow eyes.
• Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains may break,
causing serious injury or death.
• Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow straps
may break or become disengaged, causing serious
injury or death.
• Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may cause
components to break resulting in serious injury or
death.
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