Skoda A7 Octavia Owner's Manual page 261

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.
WARNING
Always 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 » page 56.
Conditions for including a trailer (accessory) in the anti-theft alarm system.
The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and a towing
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device.
The trailer (accessory) is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by
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means of the trailer socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer (accessory) is functional.
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The vehicle is locked and the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
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The trailer (accessory) is not equipped with LED taillights.
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Towing device and trailer