Roof rack and hitch
Roof rack
Overview
The maximum weight of the load incl. roof rack is
75 kg.
Depending on the equipment, the roof bars can be
attached at the attachment points A and B .
Swivelling hitch
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
▶
Do not manipulate the switch for swinging the tow
bar in and out while a trailer or another accessory
is coupled to the tow bar. The tow bar could be un-
locked.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
▶
Handle the trailer coupling carefully.
▶
When swinging out the tow bar, do not stand in
the middle area of the rear bumper.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the trailer coupling!
▶
When not using the towing device, swing the tow
bar under the bumper.
Tow bar: swivel out/in
Swing out the tow bar
›
Pull on the switch. The
tow bar swings out.
The indicator light
inside the switch illu-
minates.
›
Press the tow bar until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Check latchings: the
indicator light within
the switch lights up.
Swivel tow bar
NOTICE
▶
No trailer or any other accessory can be connected
to the tow bar.
▶
A socket or adapter may not be plugged into the
socket.
›
Pull on the switch. The
tow bar is unlocked.
The indicator light
inside the switch illu-
minates.
›
Swing in the tow bar
under the bumper until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Check latchings: the
indicator light within
the switch lights up.
Coupling or uncoupling a trailer or accessory
The following information describes the procedure
for coupling and uncoupling a trailer. The information
also refers to another accessory, e.g. a bike carrier.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
▶
Do not use the safety eye for towing.
▶
Distribute and fix the load correctly.
The trailer has a 13-pin electrical socket. If the
trailer have a 7-pin connector, use a corresponding
adapter from the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Coupling
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Swing out the tow bar.
›
Put the trailer drawbar onto the ball head.
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