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Gross combination weight of the towing ve-
hicle and trailer
The gross combination weight is the actual
weight of the loaded vehicle plus the actual
weight of the loaded trailer.
In some countries trailers are classified into
distinct categories. CUPRA recommends ob-
taining information from a specialised work-
shop regarding which type of trailer is most
suitable for your vehicle.
Trailer loading
The weight of the towing vehicle and trailer
must be balanced. In order to do this, the
load must be as close as possible to the max-
imum vertical load technically permissible on
the coupling point, and it must be evenly dis-
tributed between the back and front of the
trailer:
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Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy
objects are as near to the axle as possible or
above it.
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Secure the trailer load properly.
Tyre pressure
Set the tyre pressure of the trailer tyres in ac-
cordance with the trailer manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
When towing a trailer, inflate the tyres of the
towing vehicle with the maximum allowable
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pressure
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Storing objects
Trailer mode
WARNING
If the maximum permissible axle weight, the
maximum load technically permissible on the
coupling point, the maximum authorised ve-
hicle weight or the gross combination weight
of the towing vehicle and trailer are excee-
ded, accidents and serious injuries may oc-
cur.
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Never exceed the indicated values.
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The actual weight on the front and rear
axles must never exceed the maximum per-
missible axle weight. The weight on the front
and rear axles must never exceed the maxi-
mum permissible weight.
WARNING
A shift in weight could jeopardize the stability
and security of the towing vehicle and trailer,
which could lead to accidents and serious in-
juries.
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Always load the trailer correctly.
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Always secure the load properly using belts
or straps that are suitable and in good condi-
tion.
Driving with a trailer
Adjusting the headlights
The front part of the vehicle may be raised
when the trailer is connected and the light may
dazzle the rest of the traffic.
Specific features of driving with a trailer
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If your trailer has an overrun brake, brake
gently at first and then rapidly. This will prevent
the jerking that can be caused by the locking
of trailer wheels.
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Due to the gross combination weight of the
towing vehicle and trailer, the braking distance
increases.
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When going down a slope, engage a lower
gear (with a manual gearbox, or use the auto-
matic gearbox's tiptronic mode) to use engine
braking. Otherwise, the brake system could
overheat and even fail.
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The trailer weight, as well as the gross combi-
nation weight of the towing vehicle and trailer,
change the centre of gravity and the proper-
ties of the vehicle.
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If the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer
is loaded, then the load distribution is incor-
rect. Under these conditions, drive slowly and
with extra caution.
Hill starts with a trailer
Depending on the slope of the hill and the
combination weight of the towing vehicle and
trailer, the vehicle might start rolling backwards
slightly when you first start up.
For hill starts with a trailer hitched:
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Press and hold the brake pedal.
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Press the
button to disconnect the elec-
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tronic parking brake
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