Trailer - Skoda Superb 2014 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
If the lever is held firm and not pushed downwards as far as it can go, it will
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go back up after the ball head is removed and will not latch into the ready po-
sition. The tow bar will then need to be brought into this position before the
next time it is fitted.
Stow the ball head in the ready position with the key inserted in the box.
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When doing so, make the side opposite to the inserted key face downwards –
there is a risk of damaging the key.
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not
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step on it).
Note
We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before re-
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moving the tow bar.
Clean any dirt from the tow bar before stowing it away in the box with the
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vehicle tool kit.
Use and care
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Read and observe and
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.
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
remove any grease.

Trailer

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Loading a trailer
Driving with a trailer
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Driving
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Trailer stabilisation (TSA)
Anti-theft alarm system
WARNING
Always drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
Loading a trailer
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Read and observe
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum per-
missible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeop-
ardises 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.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a "full load"
Service life of tyres.
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 224, Technical data.
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1 000 metres above
mean sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing
power. Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum
permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing de-
vice is merely a test value for the towing device. The vehicle-specific values
are detailed in the vehicle documents.
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