Hitch And Trailer; Hitch - Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual

Hitch and trailer

Hitch

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
Adjusting the ready position
Fitting the ball head
Check proper fitting
Removing the ball head
Use and care
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 regulations for towing a trailer.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection
between the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin
connector, you can use a suitable adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 50 kg.
WARNING
Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
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recess before the start of every journey.
Do not use the tow bar if it is not correctly inserted and secured in the
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mounting recess.
Do not use the towing device if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
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Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
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Never release the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
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CAUTION
Take care when handling the tow bar so as to avoid damaging the paintwork
on the bumper.
Note
The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod
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Driving
Description
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Fig. 100 Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
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Read and observe
The tow bar can be removed and is kept in the spare wheel compartment or in
a compartment for the spare wheel in the boot
Support for the towing device/tow bar
13-pin power socket
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Safety eyelet
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Mounting recess
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Cap
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Dust cap
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Tow ball
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Locking ball
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Centering
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Green marking on the handwheel
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Handwheel
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Key
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Lock cap
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Red marking on the handwheel
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White marking on ball bar
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Note
» page 156.
On the bottom of the key is a code number. If you lose a key, please contact a
specialist garage, who will be able to use this code number to provide you with
a new one.
and on page 108 first.
» page 146.
» Fig. 100