Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Rear towing hook

Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Towing / Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes / Rear towing hook

1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle out of the cargo area.

Rear towing hook

2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper using a screwdriver, and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the towing hook.

Rear towing hook

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

Rear towing hook

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle.

After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

Do not use the towing hook for purposes other than towing your vehicle.
Be sure to remove the towing hook after towing. Leaving the towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the fuel pump shut off function when the vehicle is struck from behind.

Front tie-down hooks

Front tie-down hooks

The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper.

Front towing hook

1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle out of the cargo area. 2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will ...

Rear tie-down holes

Rear tie-down hole The rear tie-down holes are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements. There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole. To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the ...

Other materials:

Assembly
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Installation
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Ignition switch (models without "keyless access with push-button start system")
WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer. Before leaving t ...