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Towing device and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
The maximum trailer load is dependent on the engine and the vehicle equip-
ment. The valid specification for your vehicle can be found in the technical ve-
hicle documentation, (e.g. vehicle approval documentation, the COC docu-
ment) or at a ŠKODA partner.
Other information (e.g. on the nameplate of the trailer device) merely provides
information on the test values of the device.
WARNING
Do not use the towing device if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
Swinging in and out the tow bar
Fig. 294 Ball rod: Swivel out/in
Read and observe
on page 244 first.
The pivotable tow bar cannot be removed. Its correct latching in both posi-
tions is indicated by a warning light.
Swing out the tow bar
›
Pull the release lever
in the direction of arrow
A
bar pivots in the direction of arrow
dle flashes red.
244
Driving
» fig. 294
»
. The tow
1
and the warning light beside the han-
2
›
Allow the handle
to retract slowly and check if this is properly seated in
A
the starting position.
›
Press the tow bar in the direction of the arrow
place. The warning light lights green.
Swivel tow bar
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the tow bar. A socket or adapter
may not be plugged into the 13-pin socket.
›
Pull the release lever
in the direction of arrow
A
unlocked and the warning light beside the handle flashes red.
›
Allow the handle
to retract slowly and check if this is properly seated in
A
the starting position.
›
Swing in the tow bar under the bumper in the direction of arrow
clicks into place. The warning light lights green.
Check latching
If the tow bar is incorrectly locked, the warning light flashes red, after the igni-
tion is switched on an acoustic signal is sounded and the following message
appears in the instrument cluster.
WARNING
Take care with the towing device - it may cause injury.
■
When swinging the tow bar out, stay away from the central area of the
■
rear bumper, there is a danger of injury to the legs.
Do not manipulate the release lever as long as a trailer or another acces-
■
sory is coupled to the tow bar. The tow bar could come loose - risk of acci-
dent and injury.
If the warning light does not turn green, or the tow bar cannot engage,
■
then do not use the tow bar. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Notice
When not using the towing device, always swing the tow bar under the bump-
er.
Vertical load with mounted accessories
Read and observe
on page 244 first.
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
, until it audibly clicks into
2
» fig.
294. The tow bar is
1
until it
3
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