User Manual - Page 125

For 2016 ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK.

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The hand wheel
C
remains locked in this position.
WARNING
If the tow bar cannot be correctly placed in the ready position, then it must
not be used.
A correctly set ready position
Fig. 140 Ready position
Read and observe
and on page 121 first.
Correctly adjusted standby position » Fig. 140
The key
A
is in the unlocked position - the arrow on the key points to the
symbol
.
The locking ball
B
can be pushed fully into the tow bar.
The red marking
C
on the hand wheel points to the white marking on the
ball bar.
There is a clear gap of approx. 4 mm
D
between the hand wheel and the
tow bar.
The ball bar is thus set ready for installation.
CAUTION
When in the ready position, the key cannot be removed from the lock.
Assembling the tow bar – Step 1
Fig. 141 Remove cap for receiving shaft / use ball bar
Read and observe and on page 121 first.
Preliminary work
Before installing the tow bar the following work must be carried out.
Remove the end cap for receiving shaft
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 141.
The tow bar must be set to the standby position » page 123, A correctly set
ready position. If this is not in the standby position, then it must be set to the
standby position » page 122, Adjusting the ready position.
Fitting
Grip the tow bar from underneath » Fig. 141 and insert into the mounting re-
cess in arrow direction
2
until you hear it click into place » .
The hand wheel
B
rotates back automatically and rests on the ball rod » .
WARNING
Do not hold the hand wheel with your hand when attaching the ball bar -
there is a risk of finger injury.
CAUTION
If the tow bar is not in the ready position, it cannot be fitted in the mounting
recess.
Note
Store the cover of the mounting recess in a suitable place in the luggage com-
partment store after removal.
123
Hitch and trailer
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