Skoda KODIAQ2016 Owner's Manual page 263

Swivel tow bar
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the tow bar. A socket or adapter
may not be plugged into the 13-pin socket.
›
Pull the locking tab in direction of arrow
locked and the warning light in the locking tab flashes.
›
Swing in the tow bar under the bumper in the direction of arrow
audibly clicks into place. The indicator light inside the securing tab is illumi-
nated.
Check latching
If the tow bar is incorrectly locked, the warning light flashes red, after the igni-
tion is switched on an acoustic signal is sounded and the following message
appears in the instrument cluster.
WARNING
Take care with the towing device - it may cause injury.
■
When swinging out the ball rod away from the central area of the rear
■
bumper, there is a danger of injury to the legs.
Do not manipulate the release lever as long as a trailer or another acces-
■
sory is coupled to the tow bar. The tow bar could come loose - risk of acci-
dent and injury.
If the indicator light does not light within the safety tab or flashes, or if
■
the tow bar can not engage, then do not use this. Seek help from a special-
ist garage.
Note
When not using the towing device, always swing the tow bar under the bump-
er.
Vertical load with mounted accessories
» Fig. 320. The tow bar is un-
4
until it
5
Fig. 321
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

Read and observe on page 260 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. 321.
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 the seven-seat version with the 1.4 / 110 kW TSI ACT engine and the DSG gearbox.
b) Applies to the seven-seat version with the 1.4 / 92 kW TSI engine and the MG-gear.
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.
Permissible total weight of the accessories,
including load
75 kg / 72 kg / 66 kg
a)
75 kg / 72 kg / 66 kg
a)
35 kg / 30 kg
a) b)
0 kg
Towing device and trailer
b)
b)
261