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332 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
Tow Eye Warning Label
Tow Eye Installation
The front tow eye receptacle is located behind a
door on the passenger’s side of the fascia/
bumper.
To install the tow eye, open the door using the
vehicle key or a small screwdriver. Thread the tow
eye into the receptacle, making sure it is fully
tightened.
The tow eye must be securely seated to the
attaching bracket through the lower front fascia/
bumper. If the tow eye is not securely seated to the
attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be
moved.
Front Tow Eye Access Door
CAUTION!
The tow eye must only be used for roadside
emergencies. Use with an appropriate device
in accordance with highway code (a rigid bar
or rope) to maneuver the vehicle in prepara-
tion for transport via a tow truck.
The tow eye must not be used to move the
vehicle off the road or where there are obsta-
cles.
Do not use the tow eyes for tow truck hookup
or highway towing.
Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck vehicle
Ú page 328.
Damage to your vehicle may occur if these
guidelines are not followed Ú page 329.
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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