Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 156

CAUTION
After removing the key, always replace the cap on the lock of the operating lev-
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er – the lock may get contaminated.
Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times. Such dirt pre-
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vents the ball rod from being attached securely!
After removing the ball rod, always place the cap on the mounting recess.
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Checking proper fixing
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 152.
Before each use of the ball rod, check that it is attached properly.
Check the following points.
The lever is at the top » Fig.
 1
The trigger pin is completely exposed (both its red and green part is visi-
2
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ble).
The key is removed.
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the cap is on top of the lock of the operating lever.
 3
The ball rod does not come off the mounting recess even after strong "shak-

ing".
WARNING
Do not use the towing device unless the ball rod was properly locked!
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Driving
Fig. 149
Check the proper attachment of
the ball rod
149.
Removing the ball rod
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Fig. 150 Unlock the operating lever of the ball rod/removing the ball rod
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 152.
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Remove the cap » Fig. 150
1
the arrow.
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Unlock the lock on the operating lever by turning the key 180° to the left so that
the red marking becomes visible.
2
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Grab hold of the ball rod from underneath.
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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
4
the arrow.
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 thus ready to
be re-inserted into the mounting recess
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Place the cap » Fig. 146 on page 152 on the mounting recess.
4
WARNING
Never allow the ball rod to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage in a sudden braking manoeuvre and put the safety of the occupants
at risk!
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from the lock on the ball rod in the direction of
downwards as far as it will go in the direction of
» .
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