Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual page 127

The key is removed.
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The cap is on the lock of the operating lever.
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The ball head does not come out of the mounting recess even after heavy
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"shaking".
WARNING
Do not use the towing equipment unless the ball head was properly locked.
Removing the ball head
Fig. 125 Unlock the operating lever of the ball head/removing the ball
head
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Read and observe and
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Remove the cap » Fig. 125 from the lock on the tow bar in the direction of
1
the arrow.
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Unlock the lock on the operating lever by turning the key 180° to the left so
that the red marking becomes visible.
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Grasp the ball head from underneath.
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Press the release pin as far as the stop in the direction of the arrow - at
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the same time push the lever
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tion of the arrow.
The ball head is released in this position and falls freely into the hand. If it
does not fall freely into the hand, use your other hand to push it upwards.
At the same time, the ball head latches into the ready position and is thus
ready to be re-inserted into the mounting recess
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Fit the cover for the mounting recess
site direction to the arrow.
on page 122 first.
downwards as far as it will go in the direc-
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» Fig. 120 on page 123 in the oppo-
4
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Offer up the cap to the rear bumper
"check mark" in the lower bumper area.
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Push the cap in first on the left and right and then at the top.
WARNING
Never allow the ball head to remain unsecured in the boot. This could
cause damage in a sudden braking manoeuvre and put the safety of the oc-
cupants at risk.
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 ball head then needs 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 that you put the protective cap on the ball before removing
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the ball head.
Clean any dirt from the ball head 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 cap to prevent any ingress of dirt.
Always check the ball head before hitching a trailer. Apply a suitable grease
where necessary.
Fit the protective cap when stowing away the ball head to protect the luggage
compartment against dirt.
In the event of dirt, clean the surfaces of the mounting recess and treat with a
suitable preservative.
» Fig. 120 on page 123 aligning it with
2
on page 122 first.
Towing a trailer
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