Towing The Vehicle - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Towing the vehicle

Information about the towing process
Fig. 87 Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
For towing using a tow rope, use only a braided synthetic fibre rope
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Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eye at the
front,» page 95,Towing eye at the rear
Conditions for towing.
Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
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raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
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raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
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The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
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if it is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the tow-
ing distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle
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On vehicles with manual transmission, engage gear slowly when starting.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission, accelerate with particular care.
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Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
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If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering.
» fig. 87
» page 96.
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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
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Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
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Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING
Do not use spiral rope for towing
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screw from the vehicle - There is a risk of an accident.
The tow rope should not be twisted - there is the risk of an accident.
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CAUTION
Do not tow-start the engine – There is a risk of damaging the engine. The
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battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid
starting using the battery from another vehicle.
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For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
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teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Notice
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Front towing eye
Fig. 88 Remove cap / install towing eye
Cover cap removal/fitting
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To remove, press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
in the direction of arrow
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To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
» fig. 87- , the towing eye may un-
» fig. 88.
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and then press on the opposite
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Emergency equipment and self-help
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and remove it
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