Check Proper Fitting - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

Note
Store the cover of the mounting recess in a suitable place in the luggage com-
partment store after removal.
Assembling the bar ball - Step 2
Fig. 126 Secure the lock and remove key / place cap on lock
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Read and observe and
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Initially carry out the first step of the ball rod assembly
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Turn the key in the direction of arrow
A
symbol » Fig. 126 shows.
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Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
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Fit the cap on the lock in the direction of the arrow
B
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Check that the tow bar is securely attached
WARNING
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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CAUTION
After removing the key, always replace the cover on the lock – there is a risk of
the lock getting dirty.
on page 114 first.
» page 116.
so that the arrow on the key
1,
.
2
.
3
» page 117.

Check proper fitting

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Read and observe and
Check that the tow bar is fitted properly before each use.
Correctly secured ball head » Fig. 127
The tow bar does not come out of the mounting recess even after heavy
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"shaking".
The green marking on the handwheel points to the white marking on
A
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the tow bar.
The handwheel lies flush with the tow bar - there is no gap.
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The lock is locked and the key is removed.
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The cap is on the lock.
B
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WARNING
Do not use the towing device unless the tow bar has been properly locked!
Removing the bar ball - Step 1.
Fig. 128 Remove cap from the lock / insert key into the lock
Fig. 127
Correctly secured ball head
on page 114 first.
Hitch and trailer
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117