Skoda Superb 2014 Owner's Manual page 166

Adjusting the ready position
Fig. 154 Setting the ready position/ready position
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Read and observe and
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
1
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Grip the tow bar below the protective cap
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Press the release pin in the direction of the arrow to the stop, and simul-
3
taneously push the lever downwards in the direction of the arrow to the
4
stop.
The lever remains locked in this position.
CAUTION
In the ready position, the key cannot be removed nor turned to a different po-
sition.
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Driving
on page 163 first.
» Fig. 154.
.
2
Fitting the ball head
Fig. 155 Insert the ball head/lock the lock, and put the lock cover on
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Read and observe and
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Pull cap » Fig. 153 on page 163 downwards.
4
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Put the tow bar in the ready position
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Grip the tow bar from underneath
cess until you hear it click into place
The lever automatically turns upwards and the release pin
1
red and green parts are visible) »
If the lever does not turn automatically, or if the release pin
1
pop out, remove the tow bar from the mounting recess by turning the lever
downwards 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
right (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
■
tow bar – risk of finger injuries!
Never attempt to pull the operating lever upwards forcibly to turn the
■
key. Doing so would mean the ball head is not attached correctly.
on page 163 first.
» page 164.
» Fig. 155 and insert into the mounting re-
» .
2
.
2
by 180° to the
3
»
» page 165.
pops out (its
does not
.
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