Towing A Trailer; Towing Device - Skoda 2013 Octavia A7 Owner's Manual

Towing a trailer

Towing device

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
Setting the ready position
Installing the ball rod
Check proper fitting
Removing the ball rod
Use and care
If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with a towing device or is fitted
with a towing device from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all of the
technical requirements and national legal provisions for towing a trailer.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection be-
tween the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connec-
tor, you can use a suitable adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Maximum Trailer drawbar load weight is 75 kg, or 80 kg for the Octavia Estate
4x4 vehicles.
WARNING
Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that it
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is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.
Do not operate the ball rod if it is not correctly inserted in the mounting re-
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cess.
Do not operate the towing device if it is damaged or incomplete.
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Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
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Never release the ball rod while the trailer is still coupled.
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CAUTION
Handle the ball rod carefully to avoid damaging the paintwork on the bumper.
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Driving
Description
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166 Fig. 153 Carrier of the towing device/ball rod
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
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ings on page 164.
The ball rod can be removed and can be found in the spare wheel well or in a
compartment for the spare wheel in the boot
Explanation of graphic
13-pin power socket
1
Safety eye
2
Mounting recess
3
Cap
4
5 Dust cap
Ball rod
6
Operating lever
7
Lock cap
8
Trigger pin
9
Keys
10
Locking ball
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Note
If you lose the key, please get in touch with a specialist garage.
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