2008 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 305

In case of emergency 9-15 and pry open the cover. After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. WARNING . 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. 3. Screw the towing hook into the threaded hole until its threads can no longer be seen. For fog lamp equipped model Except fog lamp equipped model 2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head screwdriver into the cutout of the cover 4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle. - CONTINUED -