Tow Eye Usage Precautions
CAUTION!
• The tow eye must only be used for road-
side emergencies. Use with an appropriate
device in accordance with highway code (a
rigid bar or rope) to maneuver the vehicle
in preparation for transport via a tow truck.
• The tow eye must not be used to move the
vehicle off the road or where there are
obstacles.
• Do not use the tow eyes for tow truck
hookup or highway towing.
• Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck
vehicle. Refer to the “Freeing A Stuck Ve-
hicle” section for further information.
• Please refer to the “Towing A Disabled
Vehicle” section for detailed instructions.
Damage to your vehicle may occur if these
guidelines are not followed.
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.
Tow Eye Installation
Front Tow Eye
The front tow eye receptacle is located behind a
door on the front bumper fascia
To install the tow eye, open the door using the
vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread
the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the
tow eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking And Tire
Changing” in this section for further information.
The tow eye must be fully seated to the attach-
ing bracket through the lower front fascia. If the
tow eye is not fully seated to the attaching
bracket, the vehicle should not be moved.
Tow Eye Warning Label
Front Tow Eye Location
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