Towing A Trailer; Towing Device - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Towing a trailer

Towing device

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
Setting the ready position
Installing the ball rod
Check proper fitting
Removing the ball rod
Use and care
If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with a towing device or is fitted
with a towing device from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all of the
technical requirements and national legal regulations for towing a trailer.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection be-
tween the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connec-
tor, you can use a suitable adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
The maximum trailer nose weight is 80 kg and 85 kg
WARNING
Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
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recess before the start of every journey.
Do not use the tow bar if it is not correctly inserted and secured in the
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mounting recess.
Do not use the towing device if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
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Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
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Never release the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
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Applies to vehicles 4x4 with the 2.0 l/103 kW TDI CR and 2.0 L/125 kW TDI CR engine. Applies in multi-
purpose vehicles (AF) for vehicles with the 2.0 l/125 kW TDI CR engine and automatic transmission.
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Driving
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CAUTION
Take care when handling the tow bar so as to avoid damaging the paintwork on
the bumper.
Description
Fig. 126 Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 152.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 126
13-pin power socket
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Mounting recess
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Safety eyelet
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Cover for the mounting recess
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Dust cap
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Locking ball
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Green marking on the handwheel
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Handwheel
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Key
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Lock cap
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Red marking on the handwheel
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