Towing Eye And Towing Procedure; Brakes - Skoda CITIGO IV Owner's Manual

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Towing eye and towing procedure

Towing lug
Removing the front cap
Installing the towing eye
After the towing process
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Unscrew the towing eye.
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Insert the cover cap.
Towing the vehicle
This vehicle is not designed for towing another vehi-
cle.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
The tow rope must not be twisted.
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When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.
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WARNING
Risk of accident!
Use a braided synthetic fibre rope for towing. Do
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not use a twisted tow rope.
NOTICE
Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.
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Towing eye and towing procedure
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Press on the cap and
remove it.
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Screw in the towing
eye.
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Insert the wheel
wrench or similar ob-
ject through the tow-
ing eye.
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Tighten the towing
eye.
Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.
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NOTICE
Danger of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-
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cle must only be towed with the front axle raised
clear of the ground or transported on a special
breakdown vehicle.
The vehicle must not be towed when the rear axle
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is raised.
The vehicle must not be towed without the ignition
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being switched on.
Information for the driver of the towed vehicle
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Move the selector lever to position .
WARNING
Risk of accident!
When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster
and the power steering do not work. In addition,
there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
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the ignition!
NOTICE
Danger of engine damage!
The vehicle must be towed with the engine running
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or at least with the ignition turned on.

Brakes

What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
DANGER
Danger of the brakes overheating!
Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is
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required.
If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
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air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
Inspecting the brake fluid level
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
✓ The engine is off.