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Towing device and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
The maximum trailer load is dependent on the engine and the vehicle equip-
ment. The valid specification for your vehicle can be found in the technical ve-
hicle documentation, (e.g. vehicle approval documentation, the COC docu-
ment) or at a ŠKODA partner.
Other data (e.g. shown on the nameplate of the hitch) on provides information
about the test values of the device .
WARNING
Do not use the towing device if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
Swinging in and out the tow bar
Fig. 314
Swing out the tow bar
Fig. 315 Swivel tow bar
Read and observe on page 260 first.
The pivotable tow bar cannot be removed. Its correct latching in both posi-
tions is indicated by a warning light.
Swing out the tow bar
›
Pull the switch in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 314 (the installation location
of the switch may be different depending on equipment fitted » . The tow
bar swings out in direction of arrow
2
and the indicator light
in the
switch flashes.
›
Press the tow bar in the direction of the arrow
3
, until it audibly clicks into
place. The indicator light
inside the switch illuminates,
Swivel tow bar
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the tow bar. A socket or adapter
may not be plugged into the 13-pin socket.
›
Pull the switch in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 315 . The tow bar is un-
locked and the indicator light in the switch flashes.
›
Swing in the tow bar under the bumper in the direction of arrow
5
until it
clicks into place. The indicator light inside the switch illuminates,
Check latching
If the tow bar is incorrectly locked, the warning light inside the switch flashes
red, after the ignition is switched on an acoustic signal is sounded and an ap-
propriate message appears in the instrument cluster.
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Driving
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