Towing A Trailer; Towing Device - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Towing a trailer

Towing device

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
Adjusting the ready position
Fitting the ball head
Check proper fitting
Removing the ball head
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 regulations 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.
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 80 kg.
WARNING
Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
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recess before the start of every journey.
Do not use the tow bar if it is not correctly inserted and secured in the
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mounting recess.
Do not use the towing device if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
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Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
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Never release the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
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CAUTION
Take care when handling the tow bar so as to avoid damaging the paintwork on
the bumper.
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Driving
Description
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164 Fig. 137 Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
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ings on page 162.
The tow bar can be removed and is kept in the spare wheel compartment or in a
compartment for the spare wheel in the boot
Explanation of graphic
13-pin power socket
1
Safety eyelet
2
Mounting recess
3
Cap
4
5 Dust cap
Tow ball
6
Operating lever
7
Lock cap
8
Release pin
9
Key
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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» page 228, Vehicle tool kit.
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