tow eye

harper42 · 10-01-2006, 02:57 PM

Here I go again, asking something that might be somewhere in the manual. If that upsets you, please ignore this question

The Tow Eye on the side of the front bumper: What is it for? Husband asked me, and I don't know. I know what it's called, from this forum, but how it would be used in towing, I don't know. Thanks to those of you kind enough to answer.

Sufferin' Prius Envy · 10-01-2006, 03:11 PM

In the trunk with the spare tire stuff is the tow ring itself.

Pop off the tow ring bumper hole cover, thread tow ring in place, tow car.

P.S. You may want to crack open the Owners Manual for more specifics so you don't damage your car.

**efusco** · 10-01-2006, 03:20 PM

To expand a bit...it is for serious emergencies only...dragging the car out of a deep ditch when a proper tow truck can't be found/used, etc. it is NOT for routine towing as in a breakdown or flat tire or whatever.

darelldd · 10-01-2006, 09:30 PM

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To expand a bit...it is for serious emergencies only...
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It also works great for the extreme emergency of carrying a kayak on the roof. Tie off the bow to the tow eye for a very clean setup (you don't need to drag the line over your bumper and hook to the loops under the car).

jamarimutt · 10-01-2006, 09:40 PM

You asked for it, you got it... RTFM.

slothfratelli · 05-05-2007, 07:53 PM

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In the trunk with the spare tire stuff is the tow ring itself.

Pop off the tow ring bumper hole cover, thread tow ring in place, tow car.

P.S. You may want to crack open the Owners Manual for more specifics so you don't damage your car.
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Has anyone not been able to pop off their tow ring cover? Suggestions?

TheForce · 05-05-2007, 08:15 PM

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Has anyone not been able to pop off their tow ring cover? Suggestions?
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A small knife or screwdriver will work. A small suction cup will work also.

darelldd · 05-05-2007, 08:50 PM

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Has anyone not been able to pop off their tow ring cover? Suggestions?
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I admit that it is a booger! Actually, it is easy to pop off. It is hard not to ding up the surrounding plastic! Next time I have it off, I'm going to put a little handle on the dang thing!

Bill Merchant · 05-06-2007, 12:58 AM

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Use the edge/corner of a thin credit card to pry it out. Plastic is less likely to damage your bumper. I used my library card.

10-01-2006, 02:57 PM	#1
harper42 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 180 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Here I go again, asking something that might be somewhere in the manual. If that upsets you, please ignore this question The Tow Eye on the side of the front bumper: What is it for? Husband asked me, and I don't know. I know what it's called, from this forum, but how it would be used in towing, I don't know. Thanks to those of you kind enough to answer.

10-01-2006, 03:11 PM	#2
Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,998 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	In the trunk with the spare tire stuff is the tow ring itself. Pop off the tow ring bumper hole cover, thread tow ring in place, tow car. P.S. You may want to crack open the Owners Manual for more specifics so you don't damage your car.

10-01-2006, 03:20 PM	#3
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 18,054 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 102 Thanked 501 Times in 270 Posts Friends: 41	To expand a bit...it is for serious emergencies only...dragging the car out of a deep ditch when a proper tow truck can't be found/used, etc. it is NOT for routine towing as in a breakdown or flat tire or whatever.

10-01-2006, 09:40 PM	#5
jamarimutt Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 986 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	You asked for it, you got it... RTFM.