Skoda Octavia 2014 Owner's Manual page 176

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 ball rod - 2nd step
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Read and observe and
Firstly, carry out the 1st step of ball rod removal
Release ball head - applies to both key versions
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Grasp the ball rod from below » Fig.
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Push release pin in the direction of arrow
A
ously push operating lever in the direction of arrow
B
Accessories
Fig. 176
Release ball bar
on page 169 first.
» page 172.
176.
to the stop, and simultane-
1
to the stop .
2
Fig. 177
Depiction of the maximum per-
missible protrusion of the ball
head of the towing hitch and of
the permissible total weight of
the accessory including the load,
depending on the load centre of
gravity
The ball rod is released in this position and falls freely into the hand. If it does
not fall freely into the hand, use your other hand to push it upwards.
At the same time, the ball rod latches into the ready position and is therefore
ready to be re-fitted » .
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Place the cap » Fig. 166 on page 169 onto the mounting recess.
4
WARNING
Never allow the ball rod to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety of the
occupants at risk.
CAUTION
If lever is held firmly and not pushed downwards to the stop, it will move
B
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back up after the ball rod is removed and will not latch into the ready position.
The ball rod will then need to be brought into this position before the next
time it is fitted » page 170, Adjusting the ready position.
Store the ball rod in the box in the ready position and with the key facing up-
■
wards - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the key!
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not
■
climb on it)!
Note
Remove any dirt from the ball rod before stowing it away in the box with the
vehicle tool kit.
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Read and observe and
An accessory (e.g. bicycle carrier) can be mounted on the ball head of the tow-
ing hitch.
If this accessory is used, the maximum permissible protrusion of the ball head
of the towing hitch and the permissible total weight of the accessory including
the load must be observed.
The maximum permissible protrusion of the ball head of the towing hitch is
70 cm » Fig. 177.
on page 169 first.
Hitch and trailer
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