Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual page 113

Removing the ball head
Fig. 106 Removing the lock cover/releasing the lock
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Read and observe and
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Remover the cover from the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig. 106.
1
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Insert the key into the lock.
B
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Unlock the handwheel lock by turning the key
direction of the arrow - the arrow on the key points towards the "padlock
2
open" icon.
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Grip the tow bar from below » Fig. 107
wheel in the direction of the arrow
C
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Turn the handwheel in the direction of the arrow
this position.
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Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow .
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At the same time, the tow bar latches into the ready position and is therefore
ready to be re-inserted into the mounting recess
Fig. 107
Release ball bar
on page 108 first.
left as far as the stop in the
B
and with the other hand pull the hand-
.
3
to the stop, and hold in
4
» .
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Attach the cover for the mounting recess
WARNING
Never allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could
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cause damage on sudden braking, and could put the safety of the occu-
pants at risk!
Never remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
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CAUTION
If the handwheel is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return to
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its initial position when the tow bar is removed, and will rest on the tow bar
and not engage into the ready position. The tow bar will then need to be
brought into this position before the next time it is fitted.
The mounting recess must be closed with the cover following removal. This
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prevents foreign bodies from getting into the mounting recess.
Note
We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before re-
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moving the tow bar.
Clean any dirt from the tow bar before stowing it away in the box with the
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vehicle tool kit.
Use and care
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Read and observe and
Close the mounting recess with the cover to prevent any dirt from getting in.
Always check the tow bar before hitching a trailer. Apply suitable grease
where necessary.
Use the protective cover when stowing away the tow bar, in order to stop the
boot from getting dirty.
In the event of dirt, clean the surfaces of the mounting recess and treat with a
suitable preservative.
CAUTION
Apply grease to the upper part of the mounting recess. Make sure you do not
remove any grease.
» Fig. 100 on page 108.
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on page 108 first.
Hitch and trailer
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