Remote Control - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Front towing eye
Fig. 159 Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
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Read and observe and
Removing/installing the cap
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Press on the cap in the direction of the arrow
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Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
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After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the region of
the arrow and then press the opposite side of the cap.
1
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
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Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 159» .
3
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
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Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
WARNING
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing or tow-starting.
on page 162 first.
» Fig. 159.
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3
Rear towing eye
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Read and observe and
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye.
the protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
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Read and observe and
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 114, Hitch.
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.

Remote control

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Synchronising the remote control
Fig. 160
Rear towing eye
on page 162 first.
» Fig. 160. Replace
on page 162 first.
Emergency equipment and self-help
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