Section 4 (General Information): Note: Towing

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Avoid towing vehicles except when the vehicle cannot be driven. For models with AWD, AT or VTD, use a loader instead of towing. When towing other vehicles, pay attention to the following to prevent hook or vehicle damage resulting from excessive weight.

Do not tow other vehicles with a front tie-down hook.
Make sure the towing vehicle is heavier than the towed vehicle.
FRONT

Remove the fog light cover (except for OUTBACK model) and hook cover, and then install the hook.

Fig 1: Identifying Towing Points - Front

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REAR

Fig 2: Identifying Towing Points - Rear

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NOTES

WEIGHT SPECIFICATION

Towing

Notes

Lifting up four wheels (On a trailer) Fig 3

Towing the vehicle with lifting up all four wheels is a basic rule for AWD modes.

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Rope Fig 4

Check if both front and rear wheels are rotated normally.
AT model driving conditions; Allow driving speed less than 30 km/h (19 MPH).

Allow driving distance less than 30 km (19 miles).

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Raising the front wheels Fig 5

Prohibited for full-time AED model.

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Lifting up the front wheels Fig 6

Prohibited, due to damage on bumper, front grille, etc.
Do not raise the vehicle with bumper.

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⁽²⁾	Prohibited

⁽³⁾	Conditionally OK

Fig 3: Identifying Towing NT-00023

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Fig 4: Identifying Towing NT-00024

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Fig 5: Identifying Towing NT-00025

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Fig 6: Identifying Towing NT-00026

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CAUTION:

Check ATF, gear oil and rear differential oil before driving.
Place the shift lever in "N" position during towing.
Do not lift up the rear wheels to avoid unsteady rotation.
Turn the ignition key to "ACC", then check the steering wheel moves freely.
Release the parking brake to avoid tire dragging.
Since the power steering does not work, be careful for the heavy steering effort. (When engine is stopped)
Since the servo brake does not work, be careful that the brake is not applied effectively. (When engine is stopped)
In case of the malfunction of internal transmission or drive system, lift up four wheels (on a trailer) for towing.