2019 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK Owners Manual

Storing the tyre pressure values by means of the buttonFig. 216
Key for storing the pressure val-
ues

DescriptionFig. 217
Carrier for the towing device / tow bar

Check the setting of the standby positionFig. 220
Ready position

Check proper fittingFig. 223
Correctly secured ball head

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 headlights

EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)at gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)1.4 l/92 kW TSIDSG12006101.6 l/81 kW MPIMG1000580AG1000600Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 100 km/h when hitching 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

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations