Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual page 119

Engine Gearbox
MG
1.6 l./81 kW MPI
AG
MG
1.4 l/66 kW TDI CR
DSG
1.6 l/85 kW TDI CR MG
a)
Only valid for some countries.
WARNING
The 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 with the trailer any faster than 100 km/h
(when the towing vehicle is a passenger car of category M1) or 80 km/h (when
the towing vehicle is a truck of category N1).
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.
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.
Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)
Gradients of up to 12 %
1000
1000
1000
1000
1200
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
Conditions for including a trailer (accessory) in the anti-theft alarm system.
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Gradients of up to 8%
a)
1100
1100
1100
1100
1200
Anti-theft alarm system
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The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and a towing
device.
The trailer (accessory) is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by
means of the trailer socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer (accessory) is functional.
The vehicle is locked and the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
The trailer (accessory) is not equipped with LED taillights.
Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)
580
600
610
620
630
Towing device and trailer
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