Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 119

Fitting the ball head
Fig. 107 Insert the ball bar/lock the lock and remove the key
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 115.
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Remove the cover for the mounting recess
wards direction.
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Put the tow bar in the ready position
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Grip the ball bar from underneath
until it is heard to latch » .
The handwheel A rotates back automatically and rests on the ball rod
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Lock the handwheel lock by turning the key
direction of the arrow - the arrow on the key points towards the "closed pad-
1
lock" icon.
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Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
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Fit the cap on the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
C
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Check that the tow bar is securely attached
Fig. 108
Fit the lock cap
» Fig. 104 on page 115 in a down-
4
» page 116.
» Fig. 107 and insert into the mounting recess
right as far as the stop in the
B
.
2
3
» page 117.
WARNING
Do not hold the handwheel with your hand when attaching the ball bar -
■
there is a risk of finger injury.
After fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key.
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The tow bar must not be operated with the key inserted.
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If the tow bar is not in the ready position, it cannot be fitted in the mounting
■
recess.
CAUTION
After removing the key, always replace the cover on the handwheel lock – risk of
lock getting dirty.
Note
Store the cover of the mounting recess in a suitable place in the luggage com-
partment store after removal.
Check proper fitting

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 115.
» .
Check that the tow bar is fitted properly before each use.
Check the following points.
The green marking

ing on the ball bar.
» Fig. 108.
The handwheel lies flush with the tow bar - there is no gap.

Fig. 109
Check that the tow bar is attach-
ed properly
» Fig. 109 on the handwheel points to the white mark-
A
Towing a trailer
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