Operation Manual

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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
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Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
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Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING
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Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 173- , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.
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The tow rope should not be twisted - there is a risk of accidents.
CAUTION
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Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 147, Jump-starting.
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For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Front towing eye
Fig. 174 Remove cap / install towing eye
Cap removal/fitting
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To remove, press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 174.
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To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
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To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 174 until it clicks into place» .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
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To removeit, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNING
The towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.
Towing eye rear
Fig. 175
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye. » Fig. 175. Replace the
protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a trailer device
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 111, Hitch.
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Emergency equipment and self-help