Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 226

Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories available
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from a ŠKODA Partner.
Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
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should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled
drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
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late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed.
Front towing eye
Fig. 197 Front bumper: Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 223.
Removing/installing the cap
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Press on the cap in the area » Fig.
A
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
›
After screwing out the towing eye, thread the area
hand side of the bore in the front bumper. Afterwards press onto the right side
of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
Manually screw in the towing eye in the direction of the arrow
it stops » .
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Do-it-yourself
197.
1 .
of the cap under the left
B
» Fig. 197
2
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel wrench,
towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through
the eye.
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Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
CAUTION
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
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Rear towing eye
Fig. 198 Rear bumper: Removing the cap/installing the towing eye

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 223.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the cap in the area
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
›
After screwing out the towing eye, thread the area
per hand side of the bore in the rear bumper. Afterwards press onto the lower
side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
until
Manually screw in the towing eye in the direction of the arrow
it stops » .
.
2
» Fig. 198.
A
.
1
of the cap under the up-
B
2
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» Fig. 198 until
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