Towing Device And Trailer; Hitch - Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Towing device and trailer

Hitch

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Introduction
The maximum trailer nose weight when towing a trailer is 75 kg, Vehicles with
four-wheel drive 80 kg and G-TEC vehicles 56 kg. Other data (e.g. shown on
the nameplate of the hitch) on provides information about the test values of
the device .
WARNING
Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that
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it is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.
When the knee-joint bar is not used and properly secured in the receiving
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shaft, it is damaged or incomplete, this must not be used - there is a risk of
an accident.
Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
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Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times. Such
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dirt prevents the ball rod from being attached securely!
Note
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the origi-
nal reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the tow-
ing eye.
Description
Fig. 300 Carrier for the towing device/tow bar/key versions
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Read and observe on page 255 first.
The tow bar is detachable and is located in the storage compartment for the
spare/emergency wheel.
Towing device carrier, tow bar and key versions (dependent on equipment)
» Fig. 300
13-pin power socket
1
Safety eye
2
Mounting recess
3
Cap
4
Dust cap
5
Ball rod
6
Operating lever
7
8 Lock cap
Trigger pin
9
Lock
10
Locking ball
11
Key – Version 1
12
Key – Version 2
13
Adjusting the ready position
Fig. 301 1st step: key version 1/key version 2
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Towing device and trailer
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