Operation And Maintenance; Important Advice - Skoda TMB PS 016 Owner's Manual

Caution! Never leave the towing arm lying freely in the
luggage compartment. In case of sudden braking, it could
threaten the safety of the passengers and cause damage
to the luggage compartment.
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- Take the protective plug (A) and fit it into the clamping bush
in such a way that the interrupted rib at the bottom of the
cover may be directed towards the front section of the
vehicle, and the side surfaces of the cover may cover the
lateral orifices of the clamping bush. Tilt the socket of the
electric installation back under the bumper.

Operation and maintenance

- The towing coupling requires a minimum maintenance
only. The inside mechanism of the revolving eccentric of
the towing arm is filled with a special grease lasting for the
whole service life of the coupling. The towing arm can be
washed with water, however, it must not be dipped into it.
- Clean the hollow of the clamping bush from time to time,
and apply a suitable preserving oil, e.g. WD 40.
- Grease the ball journal from time to time with a suitable
lubricating grease.
- Take care to seal the lock of the control lever with the lid
carefully, to avoid dirt collection.
- In case of a long-time operation with the towing arm
mounted, in order to provide for the proper functioning
of the clamping mechanism, once in a month it is ne-
cessary to disconnect the towing arm, to clean it and to
apply a suitable preserving agent (e.g. WD 40 or a simi-
lar preserving oil) and to turn the lock several times.
- If you are not using the towing coupling, dismount the
towing arm and put it into the car boot.
- When storing the towing arm in the luggage compartment,
always fit the cover upon the ball journal to avoid dirt col-
lection.

Important Advice

- Do not make any changes (or adaptations) on the towing
arm and clamping bush - they are not permissible and
lead to the loss of the vehicle's certificate of registra-
tion.
- The towing coupling must not be operated if the towing arm
cannot be locked, or it is possible to turn the control lever
freely in the locked position.
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