The system detects a break from driving when one of the following condi-
tions is met.
› The vehicle is stopped and the ignition is turned off.
› The vehicle is stopped, the seat belt is taken off and the driver's door is
opened.
› The vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes.
If none of these conditions are met or if the driving style is not changed, the
system recommends a driving break again after 15 minutes.
The system can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » operating in-
structions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
Information messages
Read and observe
on page 166 first.
The icon appears and the following message for a few seconds in the display
of the instrument cluster
Driver alert. Take a break!
DRIVER ALERT TAKE A BREAK
An audible signal is also emitted.
Tyre pressure monitoring
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Saving tyre pressure values
167
Saving tyre pressure values and infotainment display
168
Saving tyre pressure values by pressing a button
168
The tyre pressure monitoring function (hereinafter referred to simply as the
system) monitors the tyre pressure while driving.
If the tyre inflation pressure changes, the warning light lights up in the in-
strument cluster and an audible signal is heard.
Information on the procedure for the notification of a change in tyre inflation
pressure » page 39 .
The system can only function properly if the tyres have the prescribed inflation
pressure and these pressure values are stored in the system.
WARNING■ Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
bility. Tyre inflation pressure must be checked regularly » page 204.■
The system cannot warn in case of very rapid tyre inflation pressure loss,
e.g. in case of sudden tyre damage.
Saving tyre pressure values
Read and observe
on page 167 first.
The tyre pressure values are always stored in the system if one of the follow-ing events occurs.
› Change of tyre inflation pressure.
› Change one or more wheels.
› Change in position of a wheel on the vehicle.
› The warning light
lights up in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the tyre pressure values are stored ei-
ther in Infotainment or by pressing a button.
WARNINGBefore storing the pressure values, the tyres must be inflated to the speci-
fied inflation pressure » page 204. If incorrect pressure values are saved,
the system may also not issue a warning even if the tyre inflation pressure
is too low.l
CAUTION
The tyre pressure values must be saved every 10,000 km or once annually in
order to ensure correct system functioning.167Assist systems
Saving tyre pressure values and infotainment displayFig. 164
Button for storing the pressure
values /example of the display:
the system is indicating a change
in tyre pressure in the rear right-
hand tyre
Read and observe on page 167 first.
›
Inflate all tyres to the prescribed pressure.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Infotainment switches on.
›
Press the button
→
→ Vehicle status .
›
Using the function keys,
select the menu item
Tyre Press. Loss Indicator .
›
Press the
SET » Fig. 164 button.
Follow the instructions that appear on the display.
A message in the display provides information about the storage of the tyre
pressure values.
Note
When warning light lights up in the instrument cluster, the affected tyre can
be displayed in Infotainment » Fig. 164.
Saving tyre pressure values by pressing a button
Fig. 165
Button for storing the pressure
values
Read and observe on page 167 first.›
Inflate all tyres to the prescribed pressure.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold
» Fig. 165 the symbol key.
The warning light
lights up in the instrument cluster.
An acoustic signal sounds and the warning light goes out - this indicates that the tyre pressure values have been saved.
›
Release the symbol key
the symbol key
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Hitch and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
169
Adjusting the ready position
170
Correctly adjusted ready position
170
Assembling the ball rod - 1st step
171
Assembling the ball rod - 2nd step
171
Check proper fitting
172
Removing the ball rod - 1st step
172
Removing the ball rod - 2nd step
173
Accessories
173
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 75 kg.
For vehicles with all-wheel drive, the maximum trailer nose weight is 80 kg.
With G-TEC-vehicles, the maximum trailer drawbar load is 56 kg .
WARNING■
Before each time you make a journey when using the ball rod, check that
it is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting recess.■
Do not use the ball rod if it is not correctly inserted into the mounting re-
cess and secured.
■
Do not use the towing hitch if it is damaged or if there are parts missing.
■
Do not perform any modifications or changes to the towing device.
■
Never release the ball rod while the trailer is still coupled.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing device clean at all times. Such
dirt prevents the ball rod from being attached securely!
CAUTION
■ Take care when using the ball rod - there is a risk of paint damage to the
bumper.■
When the ball rod is removed always place the cover onto the mounting re-
cess - there is a danger of soiling the mounting recess.
Note■ Operation and maintenance of the tow hitch » page 185.■The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod » page 223.
Description
Fig. 166
Support for the hitch equipment / ball bar / key (Version 1 and 2)
Read and observe
and on page 169 first.
The ball rod can be removed and is located in the spare wheel well or in a com- partment for the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.
The hitch comes with two key versions. The handling of the hitch is identical
for the two key versions. The difference is only in the key version.
Carrier for the towing device and ball rod » Fig. 166
13-pin power socket
Safety eye
Mounting recess
Cap
Dust cap
Ball rod
Operating lever
Lock cap
Trigger pin
Lock
Locking ball
Key – Version 1
Key – Version 2
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Assembling the ball rod - 1st stepFig. 170
Insert ball rod / trigger bolt in the extended state
Read and observe
and on page 169 first.
Insert ball rod - applies to both key versions
›
Remove the cover for the mounting recess
4
» Fig. 166 on page 169 in a
downwards direction.
›
Adjust the ball rod to the ready position » page 170.
›
Grip the tow bar from underneath » Fig. 170 and insert into the mounting re-
cess in arrow direction
1
until you hear it click into place » .
The lever
A
automatically turns upwards in the direction of arrow
2
and the
release pin
B
pops out (both its red and green parts are visible) » .
If lever
A
does not turn automatically, or if the release pin
B
does not pop
out, remove the ball rod from the mounting recess by turning lever
A
down-
wards as far as it can go. Clean the contact surfaces on the ball rod and the
mounting recess.
WARNING■ Keep your hands outside the lever's range of motion when attaching the
ball rod – risk of finger injuries!■
Never attempt to pull the operating lever violently upwards to turn the
key. Doing so would mean the ball rod is not attached correctly!
Assembling the ball rod - 2nd stepFig. 171
Lock lock: Key Version 1 / key Version 2
Fig. 172
Place cap on the lock
Read and observe and on page 169 first.
Firstly, carry out the 1st step of ball rod assembly » page 171.
Applies to the key version 1
›
Turn key
A
in the direction of arrow
1
so that the green marking is pointing
upwards » Fig. 171.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Applies to the key version 2
›
Turn the key
B
in the direction of arrow
3
so that the conclusions release
points down » Fig. 171.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
4
.
Applies to both key versions
›
Fit and press cap
C
onto the lock in the direction of arrow
5
» Fig. 172 .
›
Check that the ball rod is securely attached » page 172, Check proper fitting .
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CAUTIONAfter removing the key, always replace the cap on the lock – risk of lock get-
ting dirty.
Check proper fitting
Fig. 173
Duly fortified ball head
Read and observe and on page 169 first.
Before each use of the ball rod, check that it is attached properly.
Correctly secured ball rod » Fig. 173
The ball rod does not come off the mounting recess even after strong
“shaking”.
Operating lever
A
is as far up as possible.
The release pin
B
is completely exposed (both its red and green parts are
visible).
The key is removed.
The cap
B
is on the hand-wheel.
WARNINGDo not use the towing device unless the ball rod was properly locked!Removing the ball rod - 1st stepFig. 174
Remove the cap from the lock
Fig. 175
Unlock lock: Key Version 1 / version 2 key
Read and observe
and on page 169 first.
Applies to both key variants
›
Remove the cover
A
from the lock in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 174 .
Applies to key version 1
›
Insert key
B
into the lock in the direction of arrow
2
so that the green
marking is pointing upwards.
›
Turn key
B
in the direction of arrow
3
so that the red marking is pointing
upwards » Fig. 175.
Applies to key version 2
›
Insert key
C
into the lock in the direction of arrow
4
so that the eye of the
key is pointing downwards.
›
Turn key
C
in the direction of arrow
5
so that the eye of the key is pointing
upwards » Fig. 175.
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WARNINGNever remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
Note
We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before remov-
ing the tow bar.
Removing the ball rod - 2nd step
Fig. 176
Release ball bar
Read and observe and on page 169 first.
Firstly, carry out the 1st step of ball rod removal » page 172.
Release ball head - applies to both key versions
›
Grasp the ball rod from below » Fig. 176 .
›
Push release pin
A
in the direction of arrow
1
to the stop, and simultane-
ously push operating lever
B
in the direction of arrow
2
to the stop .
The ball rod is released in this position and falls freely into the hand. If it does not fall freely into the hand, use your other hand to push it upwards.
At the same time, the ball rod latches into the ready position and is therefore
ready to be re-fitted »
.
›
Place the cap
4
» Fig. 166 on page 169 onto the mounting recess.
WARNINGNever allow the ball rod to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety of the
occupants at risk.
CAUTION
■ If lever B is held firmly and not pushed downwards to the stop, it will move
back up after the ball rod is removed and will not latch into the ready position.
The ball rod will then need to be brought into this position before the next
time it is fitted » page 170, Adjusting the ready position .■
Store the ball rod in the box in the ready position and with the key facing up-
wards - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the key!
■
Do not use excessive force when handling the operating lever (e.g. do not
climb on it)!
Note
Remove any dirt from the ball rod before stowing it away in the box with the
vehicle tool kit.
Accessories
Fig. 177
Depiction of the maximum per-
missible protrusion of the ball
head of the towing hitch and of
the permissible total weight of
the accessory including the load,
depending on the load centre of
gravity
Read and observe and on page 169 first.
An accessory (e.g. bicycle carrier) can be mounted on the ball head of the tow- ing hitch.
If this accessory is used, the maximum permissible protrusion of the ball head
of the towing hitch and the permissible total weight of the accessory including
the load must be observed.
The maximum permissible protrusion of the ball head of the towing hitch is
70 cm » Fig. 177 .
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The total permitted weight of the accessory including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
hitch.Distance of the load
centre of gravity from the ball headPermissible total weight of the accessory, including load» Fig. 177Vehicles with front-wheel driveVehicles with four-wheel driveG-TEC vehicles0 cmA75 kg80 kg56 kg30 cmB75 kg75 kg56 kg60 cmC35 kg35 kg28 kg70 cmD0 kg0 kg0 kgWARNING■Never exceed the permissible total weight of the accessory including load
- there is a risk of damaging the ball head of the towing hitch.■
Never exceed the permissible protrusion of the ball head of the towing
hitch - there is a risk of damaging the ball head of the towing hitch.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Trailer
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attaching and detaching trailers
174
Loading a trailer
175
Trailer operation
176
Anti-theft alarm system
176
If your vehicle has already been factory-fitted with a towing device or is fitted
with a towing device from ŠKODA Original Accessories, then it meets all of the
technical requirements and national legal provisions for towing a trailer.
Note
If there is an error in the trailer lighting system, check the fuses in the fuse box
in the dashboard » page 229.Attaching and detaching trailersFig. 178
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
Attaching
›
Fit the ball rod.
›
Grip the 13-pin socket at point
A
and swing out in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 178 .
›
Lift off protective cap
5
» Fig. 166 on page 169 .
›
Place the trailer onto the ball head.
›
Plug the trailer cable into 13-pin socket
A
» Fig. 178 .
If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connector, you can use a suitable
adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
›
Hook the breakaway cable of the trailer to the security eyelet
B
.
When hooked into the safety eyelet, the breakaway cable of the trailer must
sag relative to the vehicle in all trailer positions (sharp curves, reverse driving
etc.).
174Driving
Detaching›Unhook the breakaway cable of the trailer from the security eyeletB
» Fig. 178.
›
Pull the trailer cable connected out of the 13-pin socket.
›
Remove the trailer from the ball head.
›
Place cap
5
on to the ball head » Fig. 166 on page 169 .
›
Grip the 13-pin socket at point
A
and swivel in the opposite direction to the
arrow » Fig. 178 .
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see
the traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national
legal requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 71, Operating
the lights 1)
.
Power to the trailer power grid
For the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer, the trailer's pow-
er supply is provided by the vehicle.
The power supply works with ignition on or off.
WARNING■ Incorrectly or improperly connected electrical installations may cause the
entire vehicle electronics to malfunction, and may lead to accidents and se-
rious injury from electric shock.■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist ga-
rages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical
connections for the tail lights or other current sources.
■
After attaching the trailer and connecting the power socket, check that
the rear lights on the trailer are working correctly.
■
The handbrake on the vehicle must be applied when attaching and dis-
connecting the trailer.
■
Never use the safety eye to tow a vehicle!
Loading a trailer
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced. whereby the maximum per-
missible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeop-
ardises the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the trailer axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Drive at a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on the vehicle for a “full load” » page 204.
Towing capacity and trailer weight
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 238 , Technical data .
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1 000 metres above
mean sea level.
The engine output falls as the height increases, as does the ability to climb.
Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum per-
missible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing de-
vice are merely test data for the towing device. The vehicle-specific values are
detailed in the vehicle documents.WARNING■ The maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the permissible
weight of the trailer must not be exceeded - risk of accident!■
Sliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety
- risk of accident!
1)
Applies to vehicles with bi-xenon headlights.
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