Trailer - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

CAUTION
If the lever is held firm and not pushed downwards as far as it can go, it will go
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back up after the ball head is removed and will not latch into the ready position.
The tow bar will then need to be brought into this position before the next time it
is fitted.
Stow the ball head in the ready position with the key inserted in the box. When
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doing so, make the side opposite to the inserted key face downwards – there is a
risk of damaging the key.
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not step
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on it).
Note
We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before removing
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the tow bar.
Clean any dirt from the tow bar before stowing it away in the box with the vehi-
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cle tool kit.
Use and care
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 162.
Close the mounting recess with the cover to prevent any dirt from getting in.
Always check the tow bar before hitching a trailer. Apply suitable grease where
necessary.
Use the protective cover when stowing away the tow bar, in order to stop the
boot from getting dirty.
In the event of dirt, clean the surfaces of the mounting recess and treat with a
suitable preservative.
CAUTION
Apply grease to the upper part of the mounting recess. Make sure you do not re-
move any grease.

Trailer

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Loading a trailer
Driving with a trailer
Trailer stabilisation
Anti-theft alarm system
WARNING
Always drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
Loading a trailer
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 165.
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum permis-
sible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeopardises
the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trail-
er is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this
combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a "full load"
Service life of tyres.
Trailer load
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The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 252, Technical data.
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1 000 metres above mean
sea level.
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Towing a trailer