Skoda Yeti 2015 Operating Instructions Manual page 152

The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing de-
vice is merely a test value for the towing device. The vehicle-specific values
are detailed in the vehicle documents.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load or the per-
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missible weight of the trailer - risk of accident!
Sliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety
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- risk of accident!
Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 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 acceler-
ating.
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.
Engine overheating
If the needle for the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand
area or the red area of the scale, the speed must be reduced immediately.
Stop and switch off the engine if the indicator light
starts to flash.
The following guidelines must be observed
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.
WARNING
Always drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
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Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic
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situation.
in the instrument cluster
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» page 35, Coolant.
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CAUTION
If you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your vehicle inspected be-
tween service intervals.
Anti-theft alarm system
If the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated when the electrical connection to
the trailer is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or un-
coupled » page 58.
Conditions for including a trailer in the anti-theft alarm system.
The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and towing
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device.
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle via the trailer
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socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer is functional.
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The vehicle is locked with the vehicle key and the anti-theft alarm system
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is activated.
CAUTION
For technical reasons, trailers with rear LED lights cannot be connected to the
anti-theft alarm system.
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Hitch and trailer