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the radiator. After the pressure has been fully released, remove the

cap by pressing down and turning it.

Towing

WARNING

Never tow AWD vehicles (both AT and MT) with the front wheels

raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or

with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels

are on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to

the operation or deterioration of the center differential.

HG9013BA

If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a com-

mercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.

B Towing and tie-down hooks

CAUTION

D Use only specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Never

use suspension parts or other body parts for towing or tie-down

purposes.

D Never use the tie-down hook closest to the muffler under the

vehicle for towing purposes.

D Do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hooks.

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HB8012BB

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Towing and

tie-down hook

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HB9010BB

The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free

a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).

The front towing hook is located on the inside of the towing hook cov-

er below the right-hand headlight.

n Towing hook cover removal procedure

For except OUTBACK models:

HB9049BA

To use the towing hook, insert the top end of the flat tip screwdriver in

a slot on the upper part of the cover, and remove the cover while pry-

ing it off.

Remove the towing hook cover by pulling it toward the side of the ve-

hicle and toward you.

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For OUTBACK models:

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1. Squeeze the sides of portion A and pull the towing hook cover to-

ward you.

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2. Press portion B and simultaneously pull the towing hook cover to-

ward you.

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HB9044AA

3. Turn the towing hook cover clockwise, pivoting it about the side

that is next to the fog lamp. Pull out the towing hook cover to remove

it.

n Towing hook cover installation procedure

For except OUTBACK models:

HB9052BA

Align the towing hook cover with its original installation position and

press all parts of it into place.

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For OUTBACK models:

HB9044CB

1. IInsert the projection C into the hole D.

HB9030CB

2. Push at the portion E.

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B Using a flat-bed truck

HB8008AA

This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following proce-

dures to ensure safe transportation.

1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position for automatic transmis-

sion vehicles or “1st” for manual transmission vehicles.

2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.

3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains.

Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be tak-

en not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

B Towing with all wheels on the ground

WARNING

D Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the

vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direc-

tion of the wheels will be locked.

D Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not

function when the engine is not running. Because the engine is

turned off, it will take greater effort to operate the brake pedal and

steering wheel.

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CAUTION

D If transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

D Do not run the engine while being towed in this method. Trans-

mission damage could result if the vehicle is towed with the

engine running.

D For vehicles with automatic transmission, the traveling speed

must be limited to less than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling

distance to less than 31 miles (50 km). For greater speeds and

distances, transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck.

HB8010AA

1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to

bring it to the upper level if necessary.

2. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral.

3. The ignition switch should be in the “ACC” position while the ve-

hicle is being towed.

4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the ve-

hicle.

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