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VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
WARNING
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Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
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Do not spin your tires at high speed. This
could cause them to explode and result in
serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could
also overheat and be damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use a tow strap or other device designed spe-
cifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery de-
vice.
Do not use the tie down hooks for towing or
vehicle recovery.
Front :
Open the hook cover on the front bumper.
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook
s
1
stored with jacking tools as illustrated. Attach
the tow strap to the recovery hook. Make sure
that the hook is properly secured in the original
place after use.
Rear :
Do not use the tie down hook
s
2
to pull the
vehicle.
CAUTION
●
Tow chains or cables must be attached only
to the vehicle recovery hooks or main struc-
tural members of the vehicle. Otherwise, the
vehicle body will be damaged.
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Do not use the vehicle tie down hooks to free
a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.
Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie
down hooks.
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Always pull the cable straight out from the
front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle
at an angle.
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Pulling devices should be routed so they do
not touch any part of the suspension, steer-
ing, brake or cooling systems.
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Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in ve-
hicle towing or recovery.
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