Towing The Vehicle - Skoda OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

Towing the vehicle

Information about the towing process
Fig. 341 Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
For towing using a tow rope, use only a braided synthetic fibre rope
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Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to thetowing eyes at the front
» page 297, towing eyes at the rear» page
trailer device » page 255.
Conditions for towing.
Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear
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wheels raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
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raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
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The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
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if it is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the tow-
ing distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle
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On vehicles with manual transmission, engage gear slowly when starting.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission, accelerate with particular care.
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Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
» Fig. 341
298or to thetowing device of the
Driver of the towed vehicle
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If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. Operate the
brake booster and power steering only if the engine is running, otherwise the
brake pedal must be depressed more strongly and more power has to be di-
rected to the steering.
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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel is not locked and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
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Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
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Always keep the tow rope taut during the towing procedure.
WARNING
Wound tow ropes must not be used for towing
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eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
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CAUTION
Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
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another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid
In the case of off-road towing manoeuvres, for both vehicles there is the risk
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that the fastening parts could be overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use the tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Front towing eye
Fig. 342 Remove cap / install towing eye
» Fig. 341- , the towing
» page 296, Jump-starting.
Emergency equipment and self-help
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