216 Roof rack and hitch › Swivelling hitch
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Maximum vertical load for trailer operation
The maximum vertical load for trailer operation de-
pends on the engine type and the vehicle equipment.
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The valid specification for your vehicle can be found
in the technical vehicle documentation, (e.g. vehicle
approval documentation, the COC document) or at a
ŠKODA partner.
Engage the tow bar.
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Technical data
Other information (e.g. on the nameplate of the trail-
er device) merely provides information on the test
values of the device.
Tow hitch attachment points
Support load with mounted accessories
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the
maximum length and the permissible total weight in-
cluding load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories
(from the ball of the towing device) may not exceed
70 cm.
The permissible total weight of the mounted acces-
sories including its load corresponds to the maxi-
mum vertical load for trailer operation; the value can
be found in the vehicle registration documentation.
If the maximum load in trailer operation is more than
75 kg, then the permissible total weight of the
mounted accessories including their load must not
exceed 75 kg.
This value applies if the centre of gravity is at a dis-
tance of no more than 30 cm from the towing device
ball head.
If the distance of the centre gravity of the load to
the ball head of the towing device is greater than
30 cm, then the max. permissible total weight of the
accessory, including its load, decreases (e.g. at a dis-
tance of 60 cm from the ball head, the permissible
weight decreases by half).
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B
Distance of the attachment points
Length of the rear overhang to the centre of the
ball head
C
D
E
Distance of the front attachment point to the
centre of the ball head
If the distance between the centre of gravity of the
load and the ball head of the towing hitch is 70 cm,
the permissible total weight of the accessories in-
cluding their load is reduced to 0 kg.
Distance of the rear attachment point to the
centre of the ball head
Distance of the rear bumper to the centre of the
ball head (according to the ECE-55 standard)
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
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Distance from the centre of the ball head to the
road (according to the standard ECE-55)
Do not exceed the maximum vertical load.
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The permissible trailer load and the weight of an-
other accessory, e.g. of the bike carrier, is not to be
exceeded.
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G
Fastening points on the body
In mm
NOTICE
1040
1185.5
587.3
367.3
min. 65
350-420
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B
C
D
E
Risk of damage to the trailer and the vehicle itself!
When using the accessory (e.g. bicycle carrier), ob-
serve the maximum length and the permissible to-
tal weight of the accessory incl.
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