Towing the car – FIAT Punto User Manual

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TOWING THE CAR

The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box under the
boot mat.

TOW HOOK PLUG REMOVAL PROCEDURE

To prevent damaging plug (A), proceed as follows:

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take the screwdriver provided out of the tool container;

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fit the screwdriver down into the plug slot (B) for about 1 cm;

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place your thumb on the plug to prevent damaging it (see figure);

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remove the plug (without turning it) making a movement
perpendicular to the supporting surface (see figure).

TOW RING HOOKING

Proceed as follows:

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take the tow hook from its support;

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tighten the hitch (B) on the front or rear threaded pin.

F0I0238m

F0I0240m

Front bumper

F0I0249m

F0I0251m

Rear bumper

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