Operation And Maintenance; Important Warnings - Skoda TMB PS 010.01 Installation Instructions Manual

Dismounting of the towbar
1. Fold in the socket holder (10) upwards below the bumper.
2. Fit the coupling ball with the plastic cover (9).
3. Uncover and open the lock in the control lever (4).
4. Take the towbar with the left hand and turn the control lever by slight pressure
of the right hand from the operator downwards as much as possible. In that
position the towbar becomes free and drops itself into the left hand.
5. Lock the control lever (4) with a key, remove the key and protect the lock (6) by
the plastic cap (6).
6. Clean the towbar (2) , turn the control arm (4) into the position parallel with the
stem axis and insert all into the protective bag. The control lever (4) is now
ready to be stored on the destined place in the luggage compartment at all the
time it is out of function.
7. Push the plastic cover (9) into the hollow of the towbar clamp (3) so thatt the
inter rupte rib on the bottom of that cover is directed to the front end of the car
and its side blinds close the holes of the towbar clamp from outside.

Operation and maintenance

The coupling device requires minimum maintenance. Pay attention to the hollow
in the towbar clamp (3) which must be protected by the plastic cover (9) for all
the time the towbar (2) is dismounted and, if necessary, it should be well
cleaned and protected by a suitable rust-resisting oil (i.e. WD40).
The inside mechanism of the rotary cam is filled with a special grease for the whole
service life of the coupling device. It is possible to rinse the towbar with water but
not immerse it into water completely. It is also advisable to protect properly the key
slot of the lock (9) in the control lever (4) with a plastic cap (6). The coupling ball
is to be coated with a suitable grease and provided with a ball cover (8) not to
pollute the luggage compartment.
In case of not using the towbar while driving, dismount the towbar and place it
into the designated area in the luggage compartment.

Important warnings

After the first travel of approximately 500 km with trailer, the bolts fastening
the coupling device to the vehicle structure must be checked and tightened up
to the torque of 70 Nm if necessary.
Any changes made to the coupling device or any part of it are forbidden and
illegal.
Driving while towing the trailer has higher demands on vehicle's cooling
system. With any requirements or questions concerning the demands on your
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(Positions in brackets in relation to Fig.)
(Positions in brackets in relation to Fig.)