Starting-Off And Driving; Selector Lever Positions - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

When parking on a slope, the handbrake should be applied firmly before the park
position P is selected. This ensures that there is no excessive pressure on the
lock mechanism and that it is subsequently easier to move the selector lever out
of position P.

Starting-off and driving

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 129.
Starting off
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Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
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Press the Shiftlock button (button in the selector lever handle), move the selec-
tor lever into the desired position
button.
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Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Stop
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time, such as at a cross roads.
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Fully depress and hold the brake pedal until driving is resumed.
Parking
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Fully depress and hold the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the selector lever to P
and then release the Shiftlock button.
Driving in Neutral
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Select the Eco driving mode » page
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Take the foot of the accelerator (selector lever in position D/S).
The vehicle moves without the braking effect of the engine.
Idling can be interrupted by briefly pressing down on the accelerator pedal or
pressing the rocker switch on the multifunction steering wheel
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130
Using the system
» page 130 and then release the Shiftlock
124, Select driving mode.
» page

Selector lever positions

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Fig. 120 Selector lever/Instrument cluster display
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 129.
The current mode of the automatic gearbox is indicated in the instrument cluster
display » Fig. 120.
1
– Parklock
P
The Parklock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this position.
If you wish to move the selector lever into or out of this position, the Shiftlock
button in the selector lever handle and the brake pedal must be actuated at the
same time.
If the battery is empty, the selector lever cannot be moved out of the position
P » page 133.
– Reverse gear
R
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
is at idling speed.
131.
 The brake pedal must be depressed and at the same time the Shiftlock must be
pressed, if you wish to obtain the selector lever positions R, P or N.
When the ignition is switched on and the selector lever is in position R, the re-
verse lights will come on.
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