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CAUTION!
• The tow eye must be used exclusively for roadside assistance operations. Only use
the tow eye with an appropriate device in accordance with the highway code (a
rigid bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for a short distance to the nearest ser-
vice location.
• Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road or where there are
obstacles.
• In compliance with the above conditions, towing with a tow eye must take place
with two vehicles (one towing, the other towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same center line. Damage to your vehicle may occur if these guidelines are
not followed.
Front Tow Eye Installation
The front tow eye receptacle is located behind a access door, located on the right front
bumper fascia. To install the tow eye, open the access door using the vehicle key or a
small screwdriver, and thread the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert t he wheel bolt wrench handle through the eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking And
Tire Changing” for further information. The tow eye must be fully seated to the attaching
bracket through the lower front fascia as shown. If the tow eye is not fully seated to the
attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
Rear Tow Eye Installation
The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a access door on the rear bumper fascia.
To install the tow eye, open the access door using the vehicle key or a small screwdriver,
and thread the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert t he wheel bolt wrench handle through the eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking And
Tire Changing” for further information. The tow eye must be fully seated to the attaching
bracket through the lower rear fascia. If the tow eye is not fully seated to the attaching
bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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