Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 108

tartin shiftin ears parkin
Handbrake
irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
in s on pa e .
Applyin the handbrake
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Releasin the handbrake
AR
mproper use of the handbrake can cause accidents and serious in uries.
ever use the handbrake to slow down the vehicle e cept in an emer en-
cy. he brakin distance is much lon er because only the rear wheels are
braked. Always use the foot brake.
ever drive with the handbrake sli htly applied. his may overheat the
brake and ne atively affect the brake system. n addition this can result in
premature wear of the rear brake pads.
ever operate the throttle from the en ine compartment when a drivin
sta e has been selected or a ear has been en a ed and the en ine is run-
nin . he vehicle may start to move even when the handbrake is applied.
f the handbrake is not applied and the brake pedal is released in selector lev-
er position
ches forward or backward.
ote
arkin
i . etween the front
seats Handbrake.
arkin the vehicle
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Additionally on uphill and downhill slopes
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while the vehicle is stationary the vehicle may move a few in-
irst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
in s on pa e .
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