Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 179

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
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-
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Conditions for including a trailer 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 is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the
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trailer socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer is functional.
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The vehicle is locked and the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
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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