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Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow
3
. At the same time, the ball rod latches into the ready po-
sition and is therefore ready to be re-fitted.
After removing the ball rod, insert the cap for the receiving shaft
A
against
the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 221 on page 185.
If the hand wheel
A
is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return to
its initial position when the tow bar is removed and will rest on the tow bar and
not engage into the ready position. The ball head then needs to be brought in-
to this position before the next time it is fitted » page 184, Adjusting the ready
position.
The ball rod must be cleaned before storing in the box with the vehicle tool al-
ways.
WARNING
Never allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety of the
occupants at risk.
Vertical load with mounted accessories
Read and observe on page 183 first.
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball of the towing
device) is 70 cm .
The permissible total weight of the installed accessories, including load, cor-
responds to the maximum trailer load on trailers, but must not exceed 50 kg.
This value applies when the centre of gravity of the load is a maximum of 30
cm from the ball head of the tow bar.
As the distance of the centre gravity of the load from the ball head of the
towing device increases, the permissible total weight of the accessory, in-
cluding the load, decreases (e.g. at a distance of 60 cm from the ball head,
the permissible weight decreases approximately by half).
CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories – There is a risk of damage to the towing
device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Using the towing device
Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
Fig. 227
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
Connecting / disconnecting
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Install the tow bar and the remove the protective cap
3
» Fig. 217 on
page 184.
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Place the trailer (the accessory) onto the ball head.
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Grasp the 13-pin socket at the handle
A
and swing out in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 227.
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Plug the trailer (accessory) connector into the 13-pin socket. (If the trailer /
accessories have a 7-pin connector, use a corresponding reduction piece
from the ŠKODA Original Accessories).
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Suspend the breakaway cable of the trailer at the safety eyelet
B
(the
breakaway cable must sag in all trailer settings in view of the vehicle).
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer using the standard rear-view mirrors.
187
Towing device and trailer
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