Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual page 112

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Read and observe and
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Remove the cover for the mounting recess
downwards direction.
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Put the tow bar in the ready position
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Grip the tow bar from underneath
cess until it audibly clicks into place
The handwheel rotates back automatically and rests on the ball rod
A
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Lock the handwheel lock by turning the key
direction of the arrow - the arrow on the key points towards the "closed
1
padlock" icon.
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Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
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Fit the cap on the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
C
» Fig. 104.
3
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Check that the tow bar is securely attached
WARNING
Do not hold the handwheel with your hand when attaching the ball bar -
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there is a risk of finger injury.
After fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key.
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The tow bar must not be operated with the key inserted.
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If the tow bar is not in the ready position, it cannot be fitted in the
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mounting recess.
CAUTION
After removing the key, always replace the cover on the handwheel lock – risk
of lock getting dirty.
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Driving
Fig. 104
Fit the lock cap
on page 108 first.
» Fig. 100 on page 108 in a
4
» page 109.
» Fig. 103 and insert into the mounting re-
» .
right as far as the stop in the
B
.
2
» page 110.
Note
Store the cover of the mounting recess in a suitable place in the luggage com-
partment store after removal.
Check proper fitting
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Read and observe
» .
Check that the tow bar is fitted properly before each use.
Duly fortified ball head
The tow bar does not come out of the mounting recess even after heavy
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"shaking".
The green marking
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the tow bar.
The handwheel lies flush with the tow bar - there is no gap.
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The handwheel is locked and the key is removed.
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The cap is on the handwheel.
B
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WARNING
Do not use the towing device unless the tow bar has been properly locked!
Fig. 105
Duly fortified ball head
and on page 108 first.
» Fig. 105
on the handwheel points to the white marking on
A