2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 285

In case of emergency 9-15 Towing 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). Never tow AWD vehicles 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. Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tiedown purposes. Never use the tie-down hook closest to the muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes. To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook, do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hooks. Front towing hook: 1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver and wheel nut wrench from the tool bag. 900218 2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between the cover and the front bumper, and use it to pry the cover open. NOTE The cover is attached to the front bumper with five lugs. 900217 If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety. - CONTINUED -