Hitch And Trailer; Hitch - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Hitch and trailer

Hitch

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
Adjusting the ready position
A correctly set ready position
Assembling the bar ball - Step 1
Assembling the bar ball - Step 2
Check proper fitting
Removing the bar ball - Step 1.
Removing the bar ball - Step 2.
Accessories
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 50 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 ball head, if it is not correctly inserted into the mounting
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recess and secured.
Do not use the towing equipment if it is damaged or incomplete.
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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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Keep the mounting recess of the towing equipment clean at all times.
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Such dirt prevents the ball head from being attached securely.
CAUTION
Take care with the ball bar - there is a risk of paint damage to the bumper.
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When the tow bar is removed always place the cover onto the mounting re-
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cess - there is a danger of soiling the mounting recess.
Note
Operation and maintenance of hitch
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The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod
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Driving
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Description
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Fig. 103 Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
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Read and observe
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The ball head can be removed and is kept in the spare wheel well or in a com-
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partment for the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.
Support for the towing device and tow bar
Cap
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Mounting recess
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Dust cap
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locking ball
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Centering
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Handwheel
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Key
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Lock cap
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Red marking on the handwheel
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Tow ball
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Green marking on the handwheel
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White marking on ball bar
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Note
On the bottom of the key is a code number. If you lose a key, please contact a
specialist garage, who will be able to use this code number to provide you with
a new one.
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