2018 SKODA OCTAVIA tow

Manual folding mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows. To put it back to
its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it audi-
bly clicks into place.
Automatic folding in/back of both mirrors
The exterior mirrors are automatically collapsed after locking the vehicle in the
park position. After unlocking the vehicle, the mirrors are folded back to the
driving position

Fig. 136
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats

Fig. 138
Removing side covers / stowing foldable luggage compartment
cover

Towing device and trailer
Hitch

WARNINGAfter fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key. The
tow bar must not be operated with the key inserted.
Check proper fitting
Fig. 303
Correctly secured ball rod

Permissible trailer load - Octavia CombiEngineTransmissionPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg)at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)1.0 ltr./85 kW TSIMG-a)- a)DSG13006401.4 l/110 kW TSIMG1500640DSG15006501.5 l/96 kW TSI G-TECDSG14006901.5 l/110 kW TSIMG- a)-a)DSG- a)-a)1.6 l/81 kW MPIMG1100620AG11006401.8 l/132 kW TSIDSG16006802.0 l/140 kW TSIDSG 4x417007401.6 l/85 kW TDI CRMG15006802.0 ltr./105 kW TDI CRMG1600670DSG16006802.0 ltr./110 kW TDI CRMG1600690DSG16007002.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x42000750a)
The valueswere not available at the time of going to press.
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi RS
EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg) at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)2.0 l/180 kW TSIDSG1600740- 750 a)2.0 l/135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x42000750a)
Applies to cars with the EU6DG emission standard.
Permissible trailer load - Octavia Combi Scout
EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer weight, braked (kg) at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer weight, unbraked (kg)2.0 l/140 kW TSIDSG 4x417007502.0 ltr./135 kW TDI CRDSG 4x42000750 b257Towing device and trailer

WARNINGThe maximum vertical load and the maximum trailer load must not be ex-ceeded - there is risk of accident!
Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 100 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 accel-
erating.
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.
WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
CAUTION
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loaded so this must also be
checked between service intervals.
Anti-theft alarm system
The alarm is triggered if, with a vehicle with activated anti-theft alarm (herein-
after only warning system), the electrical connection to the trailer (accessory)
is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer (accessory) is
coupled or uncoupled

Vehicle tool kitFig. 327
Vehicle tool kit
The box with the tool kit is located in the storage compartment for the spare
wheel and may be secured with tape, depending on specification.
Depending on the vehicle configuration, it may not contain all the compo-
nents listed in the on-board tool kit.
Screwdriver
Key for removing and installing the tail light
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Crank for the jack
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
12345678910WARNING
v The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi-
cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with this