Using The Towing Device - Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual

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Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow . At the same time, the ball rod latches into the ready po-
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sition and is therefore ready to be re-fitted.
After removing the ball rod, insert the cap for the receiving shaft
the direction of arrow » Fig. 139
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If the hand wheel is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return to
A
its initial position when the tow bar is removed and will rest on the tow bar
and not engage into the ready position. The ball head then needs to be
brought into this position before the next time it is fitted
the ready position.
The ball rod must be cleaned before storing in the box with the vehicle tool
always.
WARNING
Never allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety of the
occupants at risk.
Vertical load with mounted accessories
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Read and observe on page 111 first.
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball of the towing
device) is 70 cm » Fig. 145.
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
device.
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on page 113.
» page 112, Adjusting
Fig. 145
Representation of the maximum
length of the mounted accesso-
ries and the permissible total
weight of the accessory depend-
ing on the load centre of gravity
Distance of the centre of gravity of
the load from the ball head
against
30 cm
60 cm
70 cm
CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories - risk of damage to the towing device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Using the towing device

Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
Connect and disconnect
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Install the ball rod and remove the protective cap
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Place the trailer (the accessory) onto the ball head.
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Grip the 13-pin socket on the handle
arrow » Fig. 146.
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Insert the trailer / accessory cable into the 13-pin socket. (If the trailer / ac-
cessories have a 7-pin connector, use a corresponding reduction piece from
the ŠKODA Original Accessories).
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Suspend the breakaway cable of the trailer at the safety eyelet
breakaway cable must sag in all trailer settings in view of the vehicle).
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Permissible total weight of the ac-
cessory, including load
0 cm
Fig. 146
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
and swing out in the direction of the
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Towing device and trailer
50 kg
50 kg
25 kg
0 kg
» Fig. 135 on page 111.
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