Towing a trailer
Towing device
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description 163
Adjusting the ready position 164
Fitting the ball head 164
Check proper fitting 165
Removing the ball head 165
Use and care 166
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
between the vehicle and trailer. If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin
connector, you can use a suitable adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 80 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. 153 Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
Read and observe
and on page 163 first.
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 201, Vehicle tool kit.
Image description » Fig. 153
13-pin power socket
Safety eyelet
Mounting recess
Cap
Dust cap
Tow ball
Operating lever
Lock cap
Release pin
Key
Locking ball
Note
If you lose the key, please get in touch with a specialist garage.
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