2006 Saab 9-2X Owner's Manual - Page 227

In case of emergency 9-11 ¢ Towing and tie-down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). Front towing hook: 1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver and wheel nut wrench from the on board tool bag. Rear towing hook: 900284 4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the wheel nut wrench. After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. 900283 900285 To prevent deformation to the front bumper and the towing hook, do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hook. 2. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the slot on the towing hook cover, then use it to pry the cover upward. 3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen. — Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle. — Be sure to remove the towing hook after towing. Leaving the towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision. - CONTINUED -