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Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow
. At the same time, the ball rod latches into the ready po-
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sition and is therefore ready to be re-fitted.
After removing the ball rod, insert the cap for the receiving shaft
the direction of arrow
» Fig. 224
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If the hand wheel
is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return to
A
its initial position when the tow bar is removed and will rest on the tow bar and
not engage into the ready position. The ball head then needs to be brought in-
to this position before the next time it is fitted
position.
The ball rod must be cleaned before storing in the box with the vehicle tool al-
ways.
WARNING
Never allow the tow bar 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.
Vertical load with mounted accessories
Read and observe
on page 188 first.
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball of the towing
device) is 70 cm
» Fig.
230.
192
Driving
A
on page 190.
» page
189, Adjusting the ready
Fig. 230
Representation of the maximum
length of the mounted accesso-
ries and the permissible total
weight of the accessory de-
pending on the load centre of
gravity
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
device.
against
Distance of the centre of gravity of
the load from the ball head
0 cm
30 cm
60 cm
70 cm
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.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Using the towing device
Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
Connecting / disconnecting
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Install the tow bar and the remove the protective cap
page 188.
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Place the trailer (the accessory) onto the ball head.
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Grasp the 13-pin socket at the handle
the arrow
» Fig.
Permissible total weight of the ac-
cessory, including load
Fig. 231
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
and swing out in the direction of
A
231.
50 kg
50 kg
25 kg
0 kg
» Fig. 220
on
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