Flip-out 13-pin socket
Before the trip
Take the 13-pin socket in area A and fold it out in the direction of the arrow. Remove cover 5 towards the top.
After the trip
Take the 13-pin socket in area A and fold it back against the direction of the arrow. Put cover 5 on the ball head.
Locking eye
Locking eye B is designed to engage the trailer's safety cable. When the safety rope is hooked on the locking eye, in all positions of the trailer relative to the vehicle (sharp turn, reversing) the cable should sag.
Exterior mirrors
If with the help of standard rear-view mirrors the area of the road behind the trailer is not visible, then it is necessary to install additional exterior mirrors.
Headlights
When a trailer is connected, the front of the vehicle may rise, and then the headlights will blind drivers of oncoming vehicles. Adjust the headlights with the headlight range control knob.
Brake system
Brake in time! Brake with inertia, slow at first, then faster. In this way, shocks during braking due to blocking of the trailer wheels are prevented. When driving downhill, downshift ahead of time to use engine braking.
Engine overheating
If the coolant temperature gauge continues to move to the right, i.e. in the red area of the scale, you must immediately reduce the speed. If the control symbol
lights up on the display, stop and stop the engine. Wait a few minutes and check the coolant level. The coolant temperature may drop when the heater is switched on.
Trailer Stability Control
Optional electronic stability control function (ESP), which helps, together with the stabilization steering, reduce, «rocking» sight. After switching on the ignition, The ESC system lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up for about two seconds longer than the counter. ABS lamps. Conditions necessary for the operation of the stability control system when driving with a trailer; the vehicle is equipped with a regular towing device or additionally equipped with a tow hitch from the range of original SKODA accessories; ESC active (counter. lamp 
or 
in the instrument cluster does not light up); the trailer is connected to the vehicle using the trailer connector; the speed exceeds 60 km/h; the trailer has a rigid drawbar.
Security alarm
In a locked vehicle, an alarm is triggered as soon as the electric opens. trailer connection. Always turn off the burglar alarm before hitching or unhitching a trailer. Conditions for connecting the trailer to the security alarm: the vehicle is equipped with standard security alarms and a towing device; the trailer is connected to the vehicle using the trailer connector; the electrical equipment of the vehicle and the trailer is in good condition; the car is locked with a key and the burglar alarm is on.