2012 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 581

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck TOWING HOOK and WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook for straight, flat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do not use it as a tie down. Front TOWING HOOK 2. Remove the towing hook and wheel nut wrench located behind the cargo area cover on the driver's side. 3. Screw the towing hook into the hole, and tighten it with the wheel nut wrench. 574