Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that
can be used to move a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye be sure to follow the
“Tow Eye Usage Precautions” and the “Tow-
ing A Disabled Vehicle” instructions in this
section.
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
CAUTION!
• The tow eye must only be used for road-
side emergencies. Use with an appropri-
ate device in accordance with highway
code (a rigid bar) to maneuver the ve-
hicle 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
Vehicle” section for further information.
• Please refer to the “Towing A Disabled
Vehicle” section for detailed instruc-
tions. 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 disen-
gaged, causing serious injury or death.
Tow Eye
Tow Eye Warning Label
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