Pulling a stuck vehicle

Front
Front

Do not use the tie down hooks for towing or vehicle recovery.

Front:

Securely install the recovery hook 1 (stored in the luggage room) as illustrated.

Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the original place after use.

Rear
Rear

Rear:

Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle.

- Tow chains or cables must be attached

- Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle or the recovery hook. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

- Do not use the vehicle tie down hooks to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie down hooks.

- Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle.

- Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.

- Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.

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