Using Hitch - Skoda KODIAQ Owner's Manual

Vertical load with mounted accessories
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Read and observe on page 264 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. 323.
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
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.
1)
Does not apply to vehicles with headlights with LED lamps.
266
Driving
Fig. 323
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
75 kg
35 kg
0 kg

Using hitch

Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
Connect / disconnect
›
Swing out the tow bar » page 265.
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Place the trailer (the accessory) onto the ball head.
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Open the socket cap and insert the plug of the trailer (accessories) into the
13-pin socket » Fig. 324. (If the trailer / accessories have a 7-pin connec-
A
tor, use a corresponding reduction piece from the ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries).
›
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.
Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer using the standard rear-view mirrors.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer (accessory) is being towed
and the headlights may dazzle other road users. Set the range of the headlights
» page 75, Operating the lights .
1)
Power supply of the trailer / accessory power system
In the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accessory), the
trailer (accessories) is supplied with power from the vehicle (with ignition
switched on and off).
Fig. 324
Housing of the 13 pin socket,
safety eyelet
(the
B
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