Trailer - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

At the same time, the tow bar latches into the ready position and is therefore
ready to be re-inserted into the mounting recess
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Attach the cover for the mounting recess
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Grip the cover on the rear bumper
the direction of the arrow 6 on the "checkmark" underneath the upper edge of
the bumper.
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Push this cover onto the lower edge and onto the two sides in the direction of
the arrow 7.
WARNING
Never allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
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damage on sudden braking, and could put the safety of the occupants at risk.
Never remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
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CAUTION
If the handwheel is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return to its
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initial position when the tow bar is removed, and will rest on the tow bar and not
engage into the ready position. The tow bar will then need to be brought into this
position before the next time it is fitted.
The mounting recess must be closed with the cover following removal. This pre-
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vents foreign bodies from getting into the mounting recess.
Note
We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before removing
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the tow bar.
Clean any dirt from the tow bar before stowing it away in the box with the vehi-
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cle tool kit.
Use and care
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 150.
Close the mounting recess with the cover to prevent any dirt from getting in.
Always check the tow bar before hitching a trailer. Apply suitable grease where
necessary.
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Driving
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» Fig. 125 on page 150.
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» Fig. 132 at the handle and position in
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Use the protective cover when stowing away the tow bar, in order to stop the
boot from getting dirty.
In the event of dirt, clean the surfaces of the mounting recess and treat with a
suitable preservative.
CAUTION
Apply grease to the upper part of the mounting recess. Make sure you do not re-
move any grease.

Trailer

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Loading a trailer
Driving with a trailer
Trailer stabilisation
Anti-theft alarm system
WARNING
Always drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
Loading a trailer
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 154.
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum permis-
sible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeopardises
the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
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