User Manual - Page 127

For 2016 ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK.

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Removing the tow bar – Step 1
Fig. 144 Remove cap from the lock / insert key into the lock
Fig. 145
Unlock lock
Read and observe and on page 121 first.
Remove the cover
A
from the lock in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 144.
Insert the key into the lock
B
in the direction of arrow
2,
so that the arrow
on the key symbol
shows.
Turn the key
B
in the direction of arrow
3,
so that the arrow on the key
symbol
» Fig. 145 shows.
WARNING
Never remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
Note
We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before remov-
ing the tow bar.
Removing the tow bar – Step 2
Fig. 146
Release tow bar
Read and observe and on page 121 first.
Removing
To begin with, follow the first step for the ball rod assembly
» page 125.
Grasp the ball bar from below » Fig. 146.
Pull the hand wheel
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
.
Turn the hand wheel in the direction of the arrow
2
to the stop, and hold in
this position.
Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow
3
.
At the same time, the ball head latches into the ready position and is thus
ready to be re-inserted into the mounting recess » .
Subsequent steps
After removing the tow bar the following work must be carried out.
Fit the cover for the mounting recess
A
in the opposite direction to arrow
1
» Fig. 141 on page 123.
WARNING
Never allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage on sudden braking and could put the safety of the occupants at
risk!
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Hitch and trailer
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