Automatic Gearbox - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

Manual gear changing
The individual gear positions are shown on the gear shift
The gear shift indicator must be observed when changing gear
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
to the clutch.
Engaging reverse gear
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Stop the vehicle.
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The clutch pedal must be fully depressed.
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Move the shift lever to the idle position, switch and press down.
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Move the shift lever fully to the left and then forward into the Rposition
» Fig. 100.
The reversing lights will come on once the reverse gear is engaged, provided
the ignition is on.
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
CAUTION
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear
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shift lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gear shift
mechanism to wear excessively.
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the clutch and
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the accelerator pedal – this may lead to damage to the clutch.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
Fig. 100
The shift pattern
» Fig. 100.
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In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two corre-
sponding attachment points may be used.
Only use factory-supplied footmats or footmats from the range of ŠKODAOrigi-
nal Accessories, which are fitted to two attachment points.
WARNING
No objects may be placed in the driver's footwell – risk due to obstruction
or limitation of pedal operation!

Automatic gearbox

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and use of selector lever
Selector lever lock
Manual shifting (Tiptronic)
Starting-off and driving
The automatic transmission performs automatic gear changes.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING
Never accelerate when the mode for moving forward is set with the se-
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lector lever - there is a risk of accident!
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of acci-
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dent!
If the vehicle is in the mode selected D, S, R or Tiptronic and the engine
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stops when at idle speed, then the brake pedal must be pressed. Even
when the engine is idling, the power transmission is never completely in-
terrupted – the vehicle crawls forward.
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever is always to be put in the P
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mode. Otherwise the vehicle could then start to move and potentially cause
an accident.
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Starting-off and Driving