Towing a trailer
Towing device
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
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Adjusting the ready position 120
Fitting the ball head 121
Check proper fitting 121
Removing the ball head 122
Use and care 122
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 regulations for towing a trailer.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin power socket for the electrical connection be-
tween the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connec-
tor, you can use a suitable adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 50 kg.
WARNING
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Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
recess before the start of every journey.
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Do not use the tow bar if it is not correctly inserted and secured in the
mounting recess.
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Do not use the towing device if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
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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.
CAUTION
Take care when handling the tow bar so as to avoid damaging the paintwork on
the bumper.
Description
Fig. 104 Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 119.
The tow bar can be removed and is kept in the spare wheel compartment or in a
compartment for the spare wheel in the boot » page 183.
Explanation of graphic
13-pin power socket
Safety eyelet
Mounting recess
Cap
Dust cap
Tow ball
Locking ball
Centering
Green marking on the handwheel
Handwheel
Key
Lock cap
Red marking on the handwheel
White marking on ball bar
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