Shifting (Manual Gearbox) - Skoda Superb 2006 Owner's Manual

124 Starting-off and Driving
WARNING
•
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk
of accident!
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The brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
Greater physical effort for braking is required when engine is
switched off. Because if you do not stop as normal, this can cause
an accident and severe injuries.
Caution
you should not switch the engine off right away at the end of your journey
after the engine has been operated for a lengthy period at high loads but
should be allowed it to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes. This
prevents any accumulation of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
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The radiator fan may continue running for a further 10 minutes or so
after the engine and the ignition have been switched off. The coolant fan
may, however, also switch on again after some time if the coolant temper-
ature rises because of an accumulation of heat in the engine or if the
engine is warm and the engine compartment is additionally heated by
strong sunlight.
•
This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in
the engine compartment ⇒ page 219, "Working in the engine
compartment".

Shifting (manual gearbox)

Shift into reverse only when the car is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal
and hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before engaging reverse gear
in order to avoid any shift noises.
Fig. 116 Shift pattern
on models fitted with 5-
speed manual gearbox
Fig. 117 Shift pattern
on models fitted with 6-
speed manual gearbox