Vertical load with mounted accessoriesFig. 281
Representation of the maximum
length of the mounted accesso-
ries and the permissible total
weight of the accessory depend-
ing on the load centre of gravity
Read and observe on page 230 first.
When using the accessories (e.g. bicycle carrier), the maximum length and the
permissible total weight including load must be considered.
The maximum length of the mounted accessories (from the ball of the towing
device) is 70 cm » Fig. 281 .
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball head of the towing
device.
Distance of the load centre of gravity from the ball headPermissible total weight of the accessory, in- cluding loadA0 cm75 kg / 56 kga)B30 cm75 kg / 56 kg a)C60 cm35 kg / 28 kg a)D70 cm0 kg / 0 kga)a)
Applies to G-TEC vehicles.
CAUTION
Never exceed the permissible
total weight of the accessories incl. load and
maximum length of the accessories - There is a risk of damage to the towing
device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Using hitch
Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
Fig. 282
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
Connect / disconnect
›
Fit the ball rod.
›
Grip the 13-pin socket at point
A
and swing out in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 282 .
›
Remove the protective cap
5
» Fig. 270 on page 231 .
›
Place the trailer (the accessory) onto the tow ball.
›
Open the socket cap and insert the plug of the trailer (accessories) into the
13-pin socket
A
» Fig. 282 . (If the trailer / accessories have a 7-pin connector,
use a corresponding reduction piece from the ŠKODA Original Accessories).
›
Suspend the breakaway cable of the trailer at the safety eyelet
B
(the
breakaway cable must sag in all trailer settings in view of the vehicle).
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer using the standard rear-view mirrors.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer (accessory) is being towed
and the headlights may dazzle other road users. Set the range of the head-
lights » page 64 , Operating the lights 1)
.
Power supply of the trailer / accessory power system
In the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accessory), the
trailer (accessories) is supplied with power from the vehicle (with ignition
switched on and off).
1)
Applies to vehicles with xenon headlights.
235Towing device and trailer
Passive safetyBefore setting off12
Driving safety12
Passive Safety12
Pedals194
Floor mats194
Personalisation Configuration wizard
118
Personal POIs175
Petrol249
Petrol station logo128
Phone Bluetooth® update
153
Compatibility153
Introductory information149
rSAP155
Voice control119
Phonebox84
Phone compatibility153
Phone Premium SIM card
154
Pictures Compatible sources
145
File formats145
Requirements and restrictions145
Supported file formats145
Pin code set to
126
Playback Video DVD
145
Plsyback Media
137
Pockets88
Pockets in the luggage compartment95
POI175
Choose on the map176
Import175
My POIs175
Tap on the map176
Pop-up window Map178
Positioning the jack
269
Power limit Tilt / slide sunroof
62
Power steering33
Power windows Button in the front passenger door
60
Button in the rear doors60
Practical features Pockets
88
Seat backrest with long cargo channel89
Storage compartment for umbrella87
Waste container85
Preferred contacts159
Preheating unit35
Principles of Infotainment operation116
Proactive passenger protection223
Warning light35
R
Rack
103
Radiator shutters198
radio Select station
133
Radio Broadcasting
133
DAB - settings132
DAB settings125
FM - settings125, 131
L-band126
List of available stations134
Main menu133
Operation133
Preface133
Radio station logo135
Save station135
Scan133
Search stations133
set to125, 131
Station buttons135
Traffic program (TP)136
Voice control119
Radio station logo135
Radio station logos Update
125
Radio stations Choose
133
Logo135
Save station135
Search stations133
Select station133
Station buttons135
Raising the vehicle269
Rear fog light67
Warning light34
Rear seats79
Rear view mirror73
Rear window - heating71
Record waypoints184
Refilling Coolant
257
Engine oil256
Windscreen washer fluid254
Reflective vest265
Refuelling249
Fuel249
Regulation Headlight beam
64
Remote Change battery
275
Remote control Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
110
Synchronisation process55
Unlocking/locking the vehicle52
Remote transfer of SIM data155
Removable through-loading bag89
310Index
