Remote Control - Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual

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 ar-
row » Fig. 136 » .
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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
WARNING
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
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Read and observe and
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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Read and observe and
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 108, Hitch.
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
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Do-it-yourself
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Fig. 137
Rear towing eye
on page 155 first.
» Fig. 137. Replace the
on page 155 first.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.

Remote control

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Synchronising the remote control
CAUTION
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
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battery.
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
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service partner.
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
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For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
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