Skoda OCTAVIA iV 2020 Owner's Manual page 167

Tow bar: swivel out/in
Swing out the tow bar
Swivel tow bar
NOTICE
No trailer or any other accessory can be connected
▶
to the tow bar.
A socket or adapter may not be plugged into the
▶
socket.
Coupling or uncoupling a trailer or accessory
The following information describes the procedure
for coupling and uncoupling a trailer. The information
also refers to another accessory, e.g. a bike carrier.
›
Pull on the switch. The
tow bar swings out.
The indicator light
inside the switch illu-
minates.
›
Press the tow bar until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Check latchings: the
indicator light within
the switch lights up.
›
Pull on the switch. The
tow bar is unlocked.
The indicator light
inside the switch illu-
minates.
›
Swing in the tow bar
under the bumper until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Check latchings: the
indicator light within
the switch lights up.
Roof rack and hitch ›
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not use the safety eye for towing.
▶
Distribute and fix the load correctly.
▶
The trailer has a 13-pin electrical socket. If the
trailer has a 7-pin connector, use a corresponding
adapter from the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Coupling
›
Swing out the tow bar.
›
Put the trailer drawbar onto the ball head.
Uncoupling
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Power supply of the trailer power network
In the electrical connection between the vehicle and
trailer, the trailer is powered by the vehicle.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the vehicle electronics!
The total power consumption of all consumers con-
nected to the trailer power supply must not exceed
350 watts.
Troubleshooting
Trailer coupling error
The indicator light inside the switch does not light
up or flash, or the tow bar does not lock into place.
›
Do not use the trailer coupling.
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Tow bar not locked
illuminates
›
Engage the tow bar.
Swivelling hitch 165
›
Plug the electrical trail-
er plug into the socket
.
A
›
Hook the tear-off rope
of the trailer onto the
safety eye . The
B
tear-off rope must sag
against the vehicle in
all trailer positions.