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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

EMERGENCY TOW EYES

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles are equipped with emergency tow

eyes, one can be found in the front and rear of the
vehicle (Fig. 1). The tow eyes are attached to the
frame rails and intended for short distance emer-
gency towing only.

OPERATION

The front tow eye has two holes, the front hole is

for short towing use only and the rear angled hole is
for shipping use only.

The rear tow eye has one hole and is intended for

short towing use only.

CAUTION: Do not use the angled hole for towing.
You could damage your vehicle.

CAUTION: Tow eyes are for emergency use only, to
rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow
eyes for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You
could damage your vehicle.

WARNING: Stand clear of vehicles when pulling
with tow eyes. Tow straps and chains may break,
causing serious injury.

Fig. 1 Front and Rear Emergency Tow Eyes

1 – FRONT TOW EYE
2 – SHIPPING USE ONLY
3 – REAR TOW EYE

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