Introductory Information - KODA Citigo Owner's Manual

Kickdown function
Operational faults
WARNING
Do not depress the accelerator if changing the position of the selector lever
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when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running – risk of accident!
Never move the selector lever into position R or when driving - risk of an ac-
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cident!
The selector lever must be placed into position N and the handbrake firmly
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applied before the bonnet can be opened and work on the running engine can
be completed - risk of accident! The safety guidelines must always be ob-
served » page 120, Engine compartment.
If stopping on a hill (downhill gradient), never try to maintain the vehicle sta-
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tionary with the gear engaged by means of the "accelerator pedal", i.e. by let-
ting the clutch slip. This can lead to overheating of the clutch, and subse-
quently to the clutch burning out. The vehicle can roll backward - risk of acci-
dent!
If you have to stop on a slope, depress and hold the brake pedal to prevent
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the vehicle from rolling back.
On a smooth or slippery road surface using the kickdown function can cause
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the driven wheels to spin – risk of skidding!
Always firmly apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle!
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CAUTION
When the vehicle is stationery and the engine running, the brake pedal must be
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used to stop the vehicle in al selector settings.

Introductory information

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 67.
Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically. However, the
gearbox can also be switched into Tiptronic mode M. This mode makes it possible
for you to also shift gears manually
The engine can only be left on in position N, when the brake pedal is depressed .
When parking, the handbrake must be securely applied before position N is selec-
ted.
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Driving
» page 69.
70 If the selector lever position N is accidentally selected while driving, it is first nec-
essary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for the idling speed
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of the engine to be reached before the selector lever can be engaged in the drive
position.
Note
If the N symbol flashes next to the selector lever, engage the selector lever posi-
tion N.
Starting-off and driving
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 67.
Starting off
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Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
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Press the selector lever towards the left in the spring-tensioned position in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 72
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Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Stop
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The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time, such as at a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold the vehicle stationary
using the foot brake. The engine can, however, be allowed just to idle.
Parking
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Move the selector lever to the right in the direction of the arrow
page 69 into position N.
on page 69 and insert into position D.
» Fig. 72
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