Hitch And Trailer; Hitch; Description - Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual
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Hitch and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
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 provisions for towing a trailer
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The maximum trailer drawbar load is 75 kg.
For vehicles with all-wheel drive, the maximum trailer nose weight is 80 kg.
With G-TEC-vehicles, the maximum trailer drawbar load is 56 kg .
WARNING
Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that
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it is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.
Do not use the ball rod if it is not correctly inserted into the mounting re-
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cess and secured.
Do not use the towing hitch if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
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Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
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Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times. Such
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dirt prevents the ball rod from being attached securely!
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Driving
CAUTION
Take care when using the ball rod - there is a risk of paint damage to the
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bumper.
When the ball rod is removed always place the cover onto the mounting re-
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cess - there is a danger of soiling the mounting recess.
Note
Operation and maintenance of the tow hitch
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The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod
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If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the
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original reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the
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towing eye.
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Description
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Fig. 178 Support for the hitch equipment / ball bar / key (Version 1 and 2)
Read and observe
The ball rod can be removed and is located in the spare wheel well or in a com-
partment for the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.
The hitch comes with two key versions. The handling of the hitch is identical
for the two key versions. The difference is only in the key version.
Support for the Towing hitch and tow bar
13-pin power socket
1
Safety eye
2
Mounting recess
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Cap
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Dust cap
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