Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 122

Check proper fitting
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Read and observe and
Check that the tow bar is fitted properly before each use.
Correctly secured ball head » Fig. 109
The tow bar does not come out of the mounting recess even after heavy
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"shaking".
The green marking on the handwheel points to the white marking on
A
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the tow bar.
The handwheel lies flush with the tow bar - there is no gap.
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The lock is locked and the key is removed.
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The cap is on the lock.
B
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WARNING
Do not use the towing device unless the tow bar has been properly locked!
Removing the bar ball - Step 1.
Fig. 110 Remove cap from the lock / insert key into the lock
Fig. 109
Correctly secured ball head
on page 116 first.
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Read and observe and
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Remove the cover from the lock in the direction of the arrow
A
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Insert the key into the lock in the direction of arrow
B
on the key symbol  shows.
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Turn the key in the direction of arrow
B
symbol » Fig. 111 shows.
WARNING
Never remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
Note
We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before remov-
ing the tow bar.
Removing the bar ball - Step 2.
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Read and observe and
Removal
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First, perform step 1 of the ball bar end assembly
Fig. 111
Unlock lock
on page 116 first.
so that the arrow
2,
so that the arrow on the key
3,
Fig. 112
Release ball bar
on page 116 first.
» page 119.
Hitch and trailer
» Fig. 110.
1
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