Using Hitch - Skoda yeti Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories - There is a risk of damage to the towing
device.
Notice
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Using hitch

connect and disconnect trailer (accessory)
Connect and disconnect
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Install the tow bar.
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Swing the 13-pin socket in the direction of arrow
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Remove the protective cap » fig. 143
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Place the trailer (the accessory) onto the trailer ball.
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Plug the trailer cable into 13-pin socket
ries have a 7-pin connector, use a corresponding reduction piece from the
ŠKODA Original Accessories).
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Suspend the breakaway cable of the trailer at the safety eyelet
breakaway cable must sag in all trailer settings in view of the vehicle).
Uncoupling is carried out in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer using the standard rear-view mirrors.
1)
Applies to vehicles with xenon headlights.
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Driving
Fig. 152
13-pin socket swivel, and safety
eyelet
» fig. 152.
A
on page 126.
» fig. 152. (If the trailer / accesso-
A
(the
B
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer (accessory) is being towed
and the headlights may dazzle other road users. Set the range of the head-
lights » page 60 .
1)
Power supply of the trailer / accessory power system
In the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accessory), the
trailer (accessories) is supplied with power from the vehicle (with ignition
switched on and off).
With the engine switched off, the vehicle battery is discharged by the connec-
ted consumers.
At low charge state of the vehicle battery, the power supply to the trailer (ac-
cessories) is interrupted.
WARNING
An improperly connected electrical installation of the trailer (accessories)
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may result in an accident or serious injury from electrical shock.
Do not make any adjustments to the electrical installation of the vehicle
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and the trailer (accessories) -There is a risk of an accident or serious injury
from electrical shock.
After the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accessory)
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the trailer / accessory lights should be checked for function.
Never use the securing eye to tow - There is a risk of an accident!
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CAUTION
An improperly connected electrical installation of the trailer (accessories) can
lead to the inoperability of the vehicle electronics.
Loading a trailer
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on the vehicle for "full
Distribution of the cargo
Distribute the cargo in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the trailer axle as possible. Secure the load from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Nevertheless, maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot
avoid driving with this combination.
load"» page 151.
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