Towing Eye Location
(If Equipped)
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The towing eye is in the spare wheel
storage tray. If your vehicle does not have
a towing eye, one can be purchased at your
dealer.
Note:
You must carry the towing eye in your
vehicle at all times.
TOWING POINTS - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
Your vehicle comes equipped with fixed
front recovery hooks. These hooks should
never have a load applied to them greater
than the gross vehicle weight rating of your
vehicle.
Note:
When recovering your vehicle, we
recommend using both front hooks when
possible to minimize damage to the vehicle.
Before using recovery hooks:
•
Make sure all attaching points are
secure and capable of withstanding
the applied load.
•
Never use chains, cables or tow straps
with metal hook ends.
•
Only use recovery straps that have a
minimum breaking strength two to
three times the gross vehicle weight of
the stuck vehicle.
•
Make sure the recovery strap is in good
condition and free of visible cuts, tears
or damage.
•
Use a damper device such as a tarp,
heavy blanket or piece of carpet
draped over the recovery strap to help
absorb the energy in the event the
strap breaks.
•
Make sure the stuck vehicle is not
loaded heavier than its gross vehicle
weight rating specified on the
certification label.
•
Always align the tow vehicle and stuck
vehicle in a straight line within 10
degrees.
•
Keep bystanders to the
sides
of the
vehicle, at a distance of at least twice
the length of the recovery strap. This
helps avoid injury from the hazard of a
recovery hook or strap breaking, or a
vehicle lurching into their path.
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Roadside Emergencies