Skoda 2013 Rapid Owner's Manual page 195

Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
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available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
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should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled
drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
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late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed.
The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in
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the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.
Front towing eye
Fig. 157 Front bumper: Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
Removing/installing the cap
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Press on the cap in the area » Fig.
A
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Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
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After unscrewing the towing eye, insert the area
hand side of the hole in the front bumper and then press on the opposite side
of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
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Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 157 » .
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Do-it-yourself
157.
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of the cap under the right-
B
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel wrench,
towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through
the eye.
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Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
CAUTION
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
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Rear towing eye
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye.
protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 191.
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable tow-
bar may be used » page 119, Towing device.
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to us-
ing the towing eye.
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Fig. 158
Rear towing eye
» Fig. 158. Replace the
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