Skoda TMB PS 010.01 Installation Instructions Manual page 13

vehicle's cooling system while towing the trailer, please contact an official
SKODA AUTO dealer or partner.
Prior to every drive, ensure that the towbar is properly mounted and locked in
its position - in the towbar clamp. Perform this safety check by trying to move
the control lever downwards while locked. If it is possible to move it
downwards only by a small angle (approx. 5
mounted properly. After this safety check, pull the control lever back upwards
in its prior position.
The coupling device may not be used if the tow bar can not be locked or it is
possible to loosely manipulate or move with the control lever from its locked
position while locked.
In case of permanent use of the towbar (towbar is permanently mounted on
the vehicle), to ensure its proper functionality throughout the whole life of the
coupling device, it is necessary to dismount the towbar at least once per month
and perform its cleaning, conservation with suitable conservation oil (eg. WD
40 or similar) and turning several times with key between locked and open
positions.
The coupling device may not be used if any part of it is damaged or
incomplete.
Never dismount the towbar while the trailer is connected to the vehicle by
means of the towbar.
After connecting the trailer and electrical cables, check functionality of all
trailer tail-lights.
List of parts
Complete kit of the coupling device includes the following parts:
Part
Nr.
1. Attachment unit with the folding socket holder complete
2. Towbar with the coupling ball complete
3. Statutory plate riveted to the rear wall of the socket holder
4. Bolt M10x35 BSK-Norm W158.12, Kl.10,9 Ofl-t645
5. Plastic cover of the coupling ball 441.1.5448-02416
6. Plastic cover 45x47 op the towbar clamp
7. Key to the lock in the control lever
8. Self-sealing sticker „75 kg"
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Description
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) and no further, the tow bar is
Position Pieces
Nr.
(1) 1
(2) 1
1
(11) 4
(8) 1
(9) 1
2
1