Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 155

Note
If you lose the key, please get in touch with a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Setting the ready position
Fig. 147 Setting the ready position/ready position
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 152.
Before installing always adjust the ball rod in the ready position.
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Turn the key so that its red mark
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Grab the ball rod underneath the protective cap
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Press the trigger pin as far as the stop in the direction of the arrow - at the
3
same time push the lever downwards as far as it will go in the direction of
4
the arrow.
The lever remains locked in this position.
CAUTION
In the ready position, the key cannot be removed nor turned into a different posi-
tion.
» Fig. 147 becomes visible.
1
.
2
Installing the ball rod
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Fig. 148 Insert the ball rod/lock up the lock, and put the lock cover on
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 152.
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Pull of the cap » Fig. 146
4
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Adjust the ball rod to the ready position
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Grab the ball rod from underneath
cess until it audibly clicks »
The lever » Fig. 148 automatically turns upwards and the trigger pin
1
out (its red and green part is visible)
If the lever does not turn automatically, or if the trigger pin
1
out, remove the ball rod from the mounting recess by turning the lever down-
wards as far as it can go. Clean the wedge surfaces on the ball rod and the
mounting recess.
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Lock the lock on the operating lever by turning the key by 180° to the right (see
green marking is visible) and remove the key in the direction of the arrow.
3
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Push the cap » Fig. 148 onto the lock in the direction of the arrow
4
›
Check the ball rod for proper attachment
WARNING
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Keep your hands outside the lever's range of motion when attaching the ball
■
rod – risk of finger injuries!
Never attempt to pull the operating lever violently upwards to turn the key.
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Doing so would mean the ball rod is not attached correctly!
on page 152 downwards.
» page 153.
» Fig. 148 and insert into the mounting re-
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