Hitch And Trailer; Hitch - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Hitch and trailer

Hitch

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
Adjusting the ready position
Correctly set ready position
Installing the ball rod
Check proper fitting
Removing the ball rod
Accessories
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 80 kg/h.
On vehicles with four-wheel drive and the 2.0 l / 103 kW TDI CR or 2.0 L / 125
kW TDI CR engine, the maximum trailer nose weight is 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 ball head, if it is not correctly inserted into the mounting
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recess and secured.
Do not use the towing equipment if it is damaged or incomplete.
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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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Keep the mounting recess of the towing equipment clean at all times.
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Such dirt prevents the ball head from being attached securely.
CAUTION
Take care with the ball bar - risk of paint damage to the bumper.
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Always attach the cap to the receiving shaft when the ball bar is removed -
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risk of receiving-shaft contamination.
Note
Operation and maintenance of towing equipment
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The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod
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The ball head can be removed and is kept in the spare wheel well or in a com-
partment for the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.
Support for the Towing hitch and tow bar
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On the bottom of the key is a code number. If you lose a key, please contact a
» page 174.
specialist garage, who will be able to use this code number to provide you with
» page 209.
a new one.
Description
Fig. 147 Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
Read and observe and on page 159 first.
13-pin power socket
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Mounting recess
Safety eyelet
Cover for the mounting recess
Dust cap
Locking ball
Green marking on the handwheel
Handwheel
Key
Lock cap
Red marking on the handwheel
Green box on the tow bar
Tow ball
Note
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Hitch and trailer