Using Hitch - Skoda KAROQ Owner's Manual

Using hitch

Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
Connect / disconnect
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Swing out the tow bar » puslapis
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Place the trailer (the accessory) onto the ball head.
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Open the socket cap and insert the plug of the trailer (accessories) into the
13-pin socket » pav. 298. (Jeigu priekaba arba aksesuarai turi 7 polių kištu-
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ką, naudokite atitinkamą adapterį iš originalių ŠKODA aksesuarų programos).
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Suspend the breakaway cable of the trailer at the safety eyelet
kaway cable must sag in all trailer settings in view of the vehicle).
Uncoupling takes place 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.
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 headlights
» puslapis 71, Operating the lights
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 swit-
ched on and off).
With the engine switched off, the vehicle battery is discharged by the connec-
ted consumers.
1)
Applies to vehicles with Full LED headlights.
254
Driving
pav. 298
Housing of the 13 pin socket, sa-
fety eyelet
252.
B
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1)
At low charge state of the vehicle battery, the power supply to the trailer (ac-
cessories) is interrupted.
DĖMESIO
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) - risk of an accident or serious injury from elec-
trical shock.
After the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accesso-
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ry) the trailer / accessory lights should be checked for function.
Never use the securing eye to tow - risk of accident!
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ATSARGIAI
An improperly connected electrical installation of the trailer (accessories) can
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lead to the inoperability of the vehicle electronics.
The total power consumption of all the connected loads to the trailer power
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supply must not exceed 350 watts, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the
electrical system of the vehicle.
(the brea-
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. Drive with particular caution if you cannot avoid driving with
this combination.
DĖMESIO
Sliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety -
risk of accident!
load"» puslapis 275.