Towing eyelet
When used, the towing eyelet should always be securing attached.
Attaching the towing eyelet
The towing eyelet is located under the floor of the trunk, with the spare tire. This eyelet must be screwed into the positions provided on the right sides of either the front or rear bumper (see illustration).
There are two different types of covers over the openings for the towing eyelet and they have to be opened differently.
- If the cover has a notch, insert a coin, etc., into the notch and pry open the edge of the cover. Open the cover completely and remove it.
- If the cover has a mark along one edge or in a corner, press the mark while prying out the opposite side/corner using a coin, etc. Open the cover and remove it.
Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire iron until it is securely in place.
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned to its storage location.
Press the cover for the attachment point back into position.
Warning
- When the vehicle is being towed, the ignition should be in mode II (in mode I, all of the vehicle's airbags are deactivated). For more information, see Ignition modes
- Never remove the remote key from the ignition slot when the vehicle is being towed. For vehicles with keyless drive, the remote key must remain inside the vehicle.
- The power brakes and power steering will not function when the engine is not running. Approximately 5 times more pressure will be required on the brake pedal and the steering wheel will be considerably harder to turn.
- The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling the vehicle out of a ditch or for any similar purpose involving severe strain.