Towing Eye And Towing Procedure - Skoda Octavia 2020 Owner's Manual

the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the
payload.
Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-
▶
cording to the load status of the vehicle. The front
of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being
towed and the headlights may dazzle other road
users.
A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.
▶
Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator
▶
pedal as soon as a pendulum movement of the
trailer is noticeable. Never attempt to stop the
trailer from swaying by accelerating.
If the traffic area behind the trailer can not be
▶
viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.
Permitted trailer loads
The details in the technical vehicle documentation take precedence over the information in this Owner's Man-
ual.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not exceed the permissible trailer load.
Engine type
1.5 l/110 kW TSI
2.0 l/85 kW TDI CR
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
With gradients up to 12%.
a)
Automatic dual-clutch transmission.
b)

Towing eye and towing procedure

Towing eye
Removing the front cap
Starting and driving ›
Transmission
Manual gear-
box
Manual gear-
box
b)
DSG
›
Press on the cap and
remove it.
Towing eye and towing procedure
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 result-
ing from the trailer wheels locking.
Select a lower gear before descending to also use
▶
the braking force of the engine.
Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer
combination
Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to
▶
the trailer axle as possible.
Transport small and light objects in the luggage
▶
compartment.
Permissible trailer load,
a)
braked (kg)
Octavia Octavia
Combi
1500 1500
1500 1500
1600 1600
Removing the rear cap
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Permissible trailer load, un-
braked (kg)
Octavia Octavia
Combi
660 680
710 720
730 740
›
Press on the cap and
remove it.