Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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In case of emergency
Front tie-down hooks:
The front tie-down hooks are located be-
tween each of the front tires and the front
bumper.
Rear tie-down hooks:
The rear tie-down hooks are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
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Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport your vehi-
cle. Use the following procedures to en-
sure safe transportation.
1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” po-
sition for automatic transmission vehicles
or “1st” for manual transmission vehicles.
2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier
properly with safety chains. Each of safety
chain should be equally tightened and
care must be taken not to pull the chains
so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
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Do not apply excessive lateral
load to the towing hooks.
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Never use the rear towing hook to
tie the vehicle down.
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Use the rear tie-down hooks only for
downward anchoring. If they are
used to anchor the vehicle in any
other direction, cables may slip off
the hooks, possibly causing a dan-
gerous situation.
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