SKODA OCTAVIA 2017 Owner´s Manual

WARNING
vPlease take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems

Towing device and trailer
Hitch

Adjusting the ready positionFig. 297
1. Step: Key version 1 / key version 2
Fig. 298
2. step: both key versions

Assembling the bar ball

WARNINGAfter fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key. The
tow bar must not be operated with the key inserted.
Check proper fitting
Fig. 303
Correctly secured ball rod

Removing the bar ball

Using hitch
Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
Fig. 307
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
Connect / disconnect

WARNINGSliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety -
risk of accident!
Trailer
The details given in the vehicle

Permissible trailer load - Octavia CombiEngineTransmissionPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg)at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)1.0 ltr./85 kW TSIMG-a)- a)DSG13006401.4 l/110 kW TSIMG1500640DSG15006501.5 l/96 kW TSI G-TECDSG14006901.5 l/110 kW TSIMG- a)-a)DSG- a)-a)1.6 l/81 kW MPIMG1100620AG11006401.8 l/132 kW TSIDSG16006802.0 l/140 kW TSIDSG 4x417007401.6 l/85 kW TDI CRMG15006802.0 ltr./105 kW TDI CRMG1600670DSG16006802.0 ltr./110 kW TDI CRMG1600690DSG16007002.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x42000750a)
The valueswere not available at the time of going to press.
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi RS
EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg) at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)2.0 l/180 kW TSIDSG1600740- 750 a)2.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x42000750a)
Applies to cars with the EU6DG emission standard.
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi Scout
EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg) at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)2.0 l/140 kW TSIDSG 4x417007502.0 ltr./135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x42000750 b257Towing device and trailer

WARNINGThe maximum vertical load and the maximum trailer load must not be ex-ceeded - there is risk of accident!
Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 100 km/h when towing a trailer.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accel-
erating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply
the brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting
from the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as a
brake.
WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
CAUTION
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loaded so this must also be
checked between service intervals.
Anti-theft alarm system
The alarm is triggered if, with a vehicle with activated anti-theft alarm (herein-
after only warning system), the electrical connection to the trailer (accessory)
is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer (accessory) is
coupled or uncoupled