Towing Device And Trailer; Hitch - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Towing device and trailer

Hitch

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
Setting the ready position
Check the setting of the standby position
Assemble the ball rod
Check proper mounting
Removing ball rod - Step 1
Removing ball rod - Step 2
Vertical load with mounted accessories
The maximum trailer nose weight when towing a trailer is 80 kg, for vehicles
with four-wheel drive and the 2.0 l / 103 kW TDI CR or 2.0 l / 110 kW TDI CR
engine, it is 85 kg. Other information (e.g. on the nameplate of the trailer de-
vice) provide only about the test values of the device information.
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.
When the ball rod is not used and properly secured in the receiving shaft,
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this could be damaged or incomplete and must not be used -There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
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Keep the mounting recess of the towing equipment clean at all times.
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Such dirt prevents the ball head from being attached securely.
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Driving
Description
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Fig. 143 Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
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Read and observe
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The ball rod is detachable and is located in the stowage compartment for the
spare / emergency wheel.
Support for the towing device and tow bar
13-pin power socket
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Mounting recess
2
Safety eyelet
3
Cover for the mounting recess
4
Dust cap
5
Locking ball
6
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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Green box on the tow bar
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Tow ball
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Note
If you lose the key, please get in touch with a specialist garage.
on page 126 first.
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