The vehicle may feature a front mounted receiver. You can use the receiver with a power winch platform or with other accessories. Never use the front mounted receiver to tow a trailer. Never use the front mounted receiver without the receiver extension.
The front receiver (B) is located under the front bumper. There is a winch power disconnect (A) located on the bumper near the receiver.
Connect the winch to the platform. Connect the wiring to the winch disconnect following the manufacturer's guidelines.
If you are using a winch to pull out another vehicle, follow the winch manufacturer's guidelines and observe the following to prevent damage to your vehicle:
| • | If possible, have your vehicle anchored from the opposite side of the winch to a solid, immovable object. When winching from the front, use both of the rear recovery loops. |
| • | Put your transmission in NEUTRAL (N). |
| • | Use your regular brakes to hold your vehicle in place and block the wheels to keep the vehicle from moving. |
Notice: Using a power winch with the transmission in gear to pull out another vehicle may damage the transmission. When operating a power winch, always leave the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
If you are using a winch to pull out your own vehicle, follow the winch manufacturer's guidelines for self recovery and observe the following to prevent damage to your vehicle:
| • | Do not self recover your vehicle by wrapping the winch cable around an object (such as pulley block or tree) and attaching it back to your vehicle's recovery loops. |
| • | Always attach the winch cable directly to a solid anchor directly in front of your vehicle to achieve a straight line pull. |
Receiver Extension
The receiver extension must be used any time you use the front receiver.
To install the front receiver extension, do the following:
- Remove any debris from the front receiver opening.
- Install the extension (A) and line up the hole in the receiver with the rear hole of the extension.
- Install the retaining pin and spring clip exactly as the pintle hitch does. Refer to Pintle Hitch .
