Towing A Trailer; Towing Device - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Towing a trailer

Towing device

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
Setting the ready position
Installing the ball rod
Checking proper fixing
Removing the ball rod
Operation and maintenance
If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with a towing device or is fitted
with a towing device from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all of the
technical requirements and national legal provisions for towing a trailer.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection be-
tween the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connec-
tor, you can use a suitable adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 75 kg/h.
WARNING
Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that it
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is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.
Do not operate the ball rod if it is not correctly inserted in the mounting re-
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cess.
Do not operate the towing device if it is damaged or incomplete.
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Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
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Never release the ball rod while the trailer is still coupled.
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CAUTION
If there is an error in the trailer lighting system, check the fuses in the fuse box
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in the dashboard » page 232.
Handle the ball rod carefully to avoid damaging the paintwork on the bumper.
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Driving
Note
After coupling the trailer and connecting up the power socket, check the rear
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lights on the trailer to ensure they work.
If you have any questions, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.
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Description
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Fig. 146 Carrier of the towing device/ball rod
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 152.
The ball rod can be removed and can be found in the spare wheel well or in a
compartment for the spare wheel in the boot
Explanation of graphic
1 13-pin power socket
Safety eye
2
Mounting recess
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Cap
4
Dust cap
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Ball rod
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Operating lever
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Lock cap
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Trigger pin
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Keys
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Locking ball
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» page 215.
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