To use the towing hook:Remove the cover from the frontbumper by pushing the rightcorner edge of the cover with afinger until the cover comes out asshown in the illustration.The operator will loadyour vehicle on the back of a truck.Any other method of towing willdamage the drive system. When youcontact the towing agency, informthem a flat-bed is required.If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydangerous.If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,mud, or snow, call a towing serviceto pull it out (see the previouscolumn).For very short distances, such asfreeing the vehicle, you can use thedetachable towing hook that mountson the anchor in the front bumper.1.CONTINUEDThe only way you can safely towyour vehicle is with flat-bedequipment.Emergency Towing If Your Vehicle Gets StuckEmergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck Taking Care of the Unexpected521COVERTowing with only two tires on theground will damage parts of theall-wheel-drive system. Your vehicleshould be transported on a f lat-bedtruck or trailer.11/07/20 19:08:34 31SJA670_526
