Towing A Trailer - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Adjusting the ready position
Fig. 138 Setting the ready position/ready position
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 162.
Always adjust the ball head in the ready position before fitting.
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Turn the key so that its red marking is visible
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Grip the tow bar below the protective cap
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Press the release pin 3 in the direction of the arrow to the stop, and simulta-
neously push the lever downwards in the direction of the arrow to the stop.
4
The lever remains locked in this position.
CAUTION
In the ready position, the key cannot be removed nor turned to a different posi-
tion.
» Fig. 138.
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Fitting the ball head
Fig. 139 Insert the ball head/lock the lock, and put the lock cover on
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 162.
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Pull cap » Fig. 137 on page 162 downwards.
4
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Put the tow bar in the ready position
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Grip the tow bar from underneath
until you hear it click into place
The lever automatically turns upwards and the release pin
1
and green parts are visible) »
If the lever does not turn automatically, or if the release pin
1
out, remove the tow bar from the mounting recess by turning the lever down-
wards as far as it can go. Clean the tapered surfaces on the tow bar and the
mounting recess.
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Lock the lock on the operating lever by turning the key
(see green marking 3 is visible) and remove the key in the direction of the arrow.
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Insert the cap onto the lock in the direction of the arrow
4
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Check that the tow bar is securely attached
WARNING
Keep your hands outside the lever's range of motion when attaching the
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tow bar – risk of finger injuries!
Never attempt to pull the operating lever upwards forcibly to turn the key.
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Doing so would mean the ball head is not attached correctly.
» page 163.
» Fig. 139 and insert into the mounting recess
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pops out (its red
2
.
does not pop
2
by 180° to the right
3
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