Manual Gear Changing And Pedals - Skoda A7 Octavia Owner's Manual

Release
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Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the lock
button » Fig. 231 .
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Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the
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handbrake is applied and the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the hand-
brake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a
speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
Disengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake» page 79.
Parking
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Read and observe on page 201 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
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Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1st gear or reverse gear R.
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Release the brake pedal.
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Driving
WARNING
The exhaust system components can become very hot. Therefore, never
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stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in-
to contact with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth,
leaves, spilled fuel or such like. - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who could, for example, lock
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the vehicle or release the brake, unattended in the vehicle - risk of accident
and injury!

Manual gear changing and pedals

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Introduction
CAUTION
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the clutch and
the accelerator pedal – There is risk of damage to the clutch.
Manual gear changing
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Read and observe
The gearshift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lev-
er » Fig. 232.
The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
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Stop the vehicle.
Fig. 232
The shift pattern
on page 202 first.
» page 43.
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