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NOTICE
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa-
ded so this must also be checked between service
intervals.
Recommendations for using a trailer
Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible total
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weight of the vehicle and the combination weight
specified in the technical vehicle documentation
(e.g. in the vehicle registration documentation, in
the COC document) and on the type plate.
For trailer operation, consider the current load con-
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dition of the vehicle as well as the distribution of
the load in the trailer. The coupled trailer increases
the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the
payload.
Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-
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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.
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.
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Engine type
1.5 l/96 kW TSI G-TEC
1.0 l/81 kW TSI e-TEC
1.0 l/81 kW TSI
1.4 l/110 kW TSI
1.5 l/110 kW TSI
2.0 l/85 kW TDI CR
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
2.0 l/147 kW TDI CR
With gradients up to 12%.
a)
Automatic dual-clutch transmission.
b)
Applies to the vehicles Octavia Combi Scout.
c)
A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.
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Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator
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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
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viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.
Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is fitted
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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
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the braking force of the engine.
Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer
combination
Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to
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the trailer axle as possible.
Transport small and light objects in the luggage
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compartment.
Permissible trailer load,
braked (kg)
Gearbox
Octavia
1400
b)
DSG
1300
b)
DSG
Manual gear-
1300
box
Manual gear-
1500
box
Automatic
1500
gearbox
Manual gear-
1500
box
Manual gear-
1500
box
1600
DSG
b)
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b)
DSG
4x4
Starting and driving ›
Towing a trailer
Permissible trailer load, un-
braked (kg)
a)
Octavia
Octavia
Combi
1400
710
1300
670
1300
650
1500
650
1500
670
1500
660
1500
710
1600
730
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c)
2000
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Octavia
Combi
720
670
650
660
670
670
710
730
c)
750
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