Subaru 2005 Legacy User Manual

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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.

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.

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