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Driver of the towed vehicle
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If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. Operate the
brake booster and power steering only if the engine is running, otherwise the
brake pedal must be depressed more strongly and more power has to be di-
rected to the steering.
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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel is not locked and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
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Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
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Always keep the tow rope taut during the towing procedure.
WARNING
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Wound tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 318- , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.
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Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
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Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 279, Jump-starting.
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In the case of off-road towing manoeuvres, for both vehicles there is the risk
that the fastening parts could be overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use the tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Front towing eye
Fig. 319 Remove protective grille / install towing eye
Removing/inserting protective grille
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To remove, insert the clamp for taking off the full wheel trims in the recess
in the protective grille and remove the protective grille in the direction of ar-
row
1
» Fig. 319.
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To insert, insert the protective grille in the opening and push in gently. The
protective grille must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
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To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 319 until it clicks into place » .
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Tighten the towing eye using a wheel wrench or similar object. To do this,
insert the wheel wrench through the eye.
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To remove it, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
2
.
WARNING
The towing eye must always be tightened, otherwise the towing eye may
break during the towing.
Towing eye rear
Fig. 320 Remove cap / install towing eye
Remove/insert cap
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To remove, press on the cap in the direction of the arrow
1
and remove this
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 320.
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To insert, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
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To install, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 320 until the stop» .
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Emergency equipment and self-help
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