Removing The Bar Ball - Step 2 - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Fig. 279 Unlock lock: Key version 1 / key version 2

Read and observe on page 230 first.
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the tow bar. We recommend put-
ting the protective cover onto the ball head before removing the tow bar.
Applies to both key versions
›
Remove the cover from the lock in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig. 278.
Applies to key version 1
›
Insert key into the lock in the direction of arrow
B
marking is pointing upwards.
›
Turn key in the direction of arrow
B
upwards » Fig. 279.
Applies to key version 2
›
Insert key into the lock in the direction of arrow
C
key is pointing downwards.
›
Turn key in the direction of arrow
C
upwards » Fig. 279.
234
Driving
1
so that the green
2
so that the red marking is pointing
3
so that the eye of the
4
so that the eye of the key is pointing
5
Removing the bar ball – Step 2

Read and observe on page 230 first.
›
Grasp the ball rod from below » Fig.
›
Push release pin in the direction of arrow
A
ously push operating lever in the direction of arrow
B
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.
›
Place the cap » Fig. 270 on page 231 onto the mounting recess.
4
If lever is held firmly and not pushed downwards to the stop, it will move
B
back up after the ball rod is removed and will not latch into the ready position.
The knee-joint bar will then need to be brought into this position before the
next time it is installed» page 231, Adjusting the ready position.
The knee-joint bar must be cleaned before storing in the box with the vehicle
tool always.
WARNING
Never allow the ball rod to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety of the
occupants at risk.
CAUTION
Store the ball rod in the box in the ready position and with the key facing up-
■
wards - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the key!
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not
■
climb on it)!
Fig. 280
Release ball bar
280.
to the stop, and simultane-
1
to the stop .
2