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Removing the bar ball – Step 2
Read and observe
on page 250 first.
›
Grasp the ball rod from below
›
Push release pin
in the direction of arrow
A
ously push operating lever
in the direction of arrow
B
The ball rod is released in this position and falls freely into the hand. If it does
not fall freely into the hand, use your other hand to push it upwards.
›
Place the cap
» Fig. 287
on page 250 onto the mounting recess.
4
If lever
is held firmly and not pushed downwards to the stop, it will move
B
back up after the ball rod is removed and will not latch into the ready position.
The knee-joint bar will then need to be brought into this position before the
next time it is
installed» page
250, Adjusting the ready position.
The knee-joint bar must be cleaned before storing in the box with the vehicle
tool always.
WARNING
Never allow the ball rod 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.
CAUTION
Store the ball rod in the box in the ready position and with the key facing up-
■
wards - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the key!
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not
■
climb on it)!
254
Driving
Fig. 297
Release ball bar
» Fig.
297.
to the stop, and simultane-
1
to the stop .
2
Vertical load with mounted accessories
Read and observe
on page 250 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.
298.
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.
Distance of the centre of
gravity of the load from the
ball head
0 cm
A
30 cm
B
60 cm
C
70 cm
D
a)
Applies to G-TEC vehicles.
CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories - There is a risk of damage to the towing
device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Fig. 298
Representation of the maximum
length of the mounted accesso-
ries and the permissible total
weight of the accessory de-
pending on the load centre of
gravity
Permissible total weight of the accessories,
including load
75 kg / 56 kg
a)
75 kg / 56 kg
a)
35 kg / 28 kg
a)
0 kg / 0 kg
a)
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