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›
Press the tow bar until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Check latchings: the
indicator light within
the switch lights up.
Swivel tow bar
NOTICE
▶
No trailer or any other accessory can be connected
to the tow bar.
▶
A socket or adapter may not be plugged into the
socket.
›
Pull on the switch. The
tow bar is unlocked.
The indicator light
inside the switch illu-
minates.
›
Swing in the tow bar
under the bumper until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Check latchings: the
indicator light within
the switch lights up.
Couple or unhitch trailer or accessory
The following information describes the procedure
for coupling and uncoupling a trailer. The information
also refers to another accessory, e.g. a bike carrier.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
▶
Do not use the safety eye for towing.
▶
Distribute and fix the load correctly.
The trailer has a 13-pin electrical socket. If the
trailer have a 7-pin connector, use a corresponding
adapter from the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Coupling
›
Swing out the tow bar.
›
Put the trailer drawbar onto the ball head.
›
Plug the electrical trail-
er plug into the socket
A .
›
Hook the tear-o rope
of the trailer onto the
safety eye
B
. The
tear-o rope must sag
against the vehicle in
all trailer positions.
Uncoupling
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Power supply of the trailer power network
In the electrical connection between the vehicle and
trailer, the trailer is powered by the vehicle.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the vehicle electronics!
The total power consumption of all consumers con-
nected to the trailer power supply must not exceed
350 watts.
Troubleshooting
Trailer coupling error
The indicator light inside the switch does not light
up or flash, or the tow bar does not lock into place.
›
Do not use the trailer coupling.
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Tow bar not locked
illuminates
›
Engage the tow bar.
Technical data
Maximum vertical load for trailer operation
The maximum vertical load for trailer operation de-
pends on the engine type and the vehicle equipment.
The valid specification for your vehicle can be found
in the technical vehicle documentation, (e.g. vehicle
approval documentation, COC document) or at a
ŠKODA partner.
Other information (e.g. on the nameplate of the trail-
er device) merely provides information on the test
values of the device.
Support load with mounted accessories
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the
maximum length and the permissible total weight in-
cluding load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories
(from the ball of the towing device) may not exceed
70 cm.
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