Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual page 134

The towed weight comprises the actual weights of the (loaded) towing vehicle
and the (loaded) trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing
equipment are merely test data for the towing equipment. The vehicle-specific
values are detailed in the vehicle documents.
WARNING
The maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the permissible
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weight of the trailer must not exceed - this could cause an accident!
A sliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safe-
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ty - there is a risk of accident!
Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 km/h when towing a trailer.
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.
Engine overheating
The speed must be reduced immediately if the needle for the coolant tempera-
ture gauge moves into the right-hand area or the red area of the scale.
Stop and switch off the engine if the warning light
starts to flash. Wait a few minutes and check the level of coolant
Checking the coolant level.
Further information » page 41,
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The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.
in the instrument cluster
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» page
Coolant.
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WARNING
Always drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
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Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic
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situation.
Note
If you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your vehicle inspected be-
tween service intervals.
Anti-theft alarm system
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated when the electrical connec-
tion to the trailer is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or un-
coupled » page 53.
Conditions for including a trailer in the anti-theft alarm system.
The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and towing
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equipment.
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 with the vehicle key and the anti-theft alarm system
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is activated.
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