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Swivel tow bar
NOTICE
Roof rack and hitch
Roof rack
Overview
No trailer or any other accessory can be connected
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to the tow bar.
A socket or adapter may not be plugged into the
socket.
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The maximum weight of the load incl. roof rack is
75 kg.
Pull on the switch. The
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tow bar is unlocked.
The indicator light
inside the switch illu-
minates.
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.
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Swing in the tow bar
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under the bumper until
it audibly clicks into
place.
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.
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Check latchings: the
indicator light within
the switch lights up.
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NOTICE
Risk of damage to the trailer coupling!
When not using the towing device, swing the tow
bar under the bumper.
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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.
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.
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WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not use the safety eye for towing.
Distribute and fix the load correctly.
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The trailer has a 13-pin electrical socket. If the
trailer has a 7-pin connector, use a corresponding
adapter from the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Coupling
Swing out the tow bar.
Put the trailer drawbar onto the ball head.
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Press the tow bar until
it audibly clicks into
place.
Plug the electrical trail-
er plug into the socket
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Check latchings: the
indicator light within
the switch lights up.
A .
Hook the tear-off rope
of the trailer onto the
safety eye B . The
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tear-off rope must sag
against the vehicle in
all trailer positions.
Uncoupling
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
