Shifting (Manual Gearbox); Pedals; Parking Aid - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Shifting (manual gearbox)

Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gear, to prevent excessive
wear of the clutch.
The following must also be observed when changing gear
ded gear.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal
and hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before reverse gear is engaged to
avoid any shift noises.
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni-
tion is on.
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
Note
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gearshift
lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift mecha-
nism to wear excessively.

pedals

The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two correspond-
ing attachment points, may be used.
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Using the system
Fig. 79
Shift pattern of the 5-speed
manual gearbox
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Only use footmats from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories, which are fitted
to two attachment points.
WARNING
No objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – risk of obstruction or limita-
tion in operating the pedal!

Parking aid

The parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an obsta-
cle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the rear
bumper.
Range of sensors
The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle
(area » Fig. 80). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as
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the clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm (area
area. You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
On vehicles with a factory-fitted radio or navigation system, the distance to the
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obstacle is simultaneously graphically illustrated on the display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions for the radio or navigation system.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the border of the danger area
starts (continuous tone) 5 cm further away from the vehicle. The length of the ve-
hicle can be increased with an installed detachable towing device.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the rear sensors are deactivated
when towing a trailer.
Fig. 80
Parking aid: Range of sensors
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