Roof Rack And Hitch; Roof Rack; Swivelling Hitch - Skoda SUPERB iV Owner's Manual

Roof rack and hitch

Roof rack

Overview
The maximum weight of the load incl. roof rack is
100 kg.
Depending on the equipment, the roof bars can be
attached at the attachment points
the roof rail.

Swivelling hitch

What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not manipulate the handle for swinging the tow
▶
bar in and out while a trailer or another accessory
is coupled to the tow bar. The tow bar could be un-
locked.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Handle the trailer coupling carefully.
▶
When swinging out the tow bar, do not stand in
▶
the middle area of the rear bumper.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the trailer coupling!
When not using the towing device, swing the tow
▶
bar under the bumper.
Tow bar: swivel out/in
Swing out the tow bar
and or to
A B
›
Pull on the handle. The
tow bar swings out.
The indicator light next
to the handle flashes
red.
›
Slowly retract the han-
dle.
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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.
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 have 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.
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›
Press the tow bar until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Check latching: the in-
dicator light next to
the handle lights up
green.
›
Pull on the handle. The
tow bar is unlocked.
The indicator light next
to the handle flashes
red.
›
Slowly retract the han-
dle.
›
Swing in the tow bar
under the bumper until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Check latching: the in-
dicator light next to
the handle lights up
green.