Introductory Information; Selector Lever Positions - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Introductory information

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically. The gearbox
can also be switched to Tiptronic mode. This mode makes it possible for you to
also shift gears manually » page 123.
The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N . if
the selector lever is not in the P or N positions when the steering is locked, the
ignition is switched off or on or the engine is started, the message Move selector
lever to position P/N! appears in the information display or P/N is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
At temperatures below -10 °C the engine can only be started in the selector lever
position P.
When parking, the handbrake should firstly be firmly applied before the position P
is selected.
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
of the engine to be reached before the selector lever can be engaged in the drive
position.
Starting-off and driving
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 121.
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
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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.
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Driving
» page 122 and then release the Shiftlock
Parking
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Depress the brake pedal.
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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.

Selector lever positions

Fig. 105 Selector lever/information display: Selector lever positions
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
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ings on page 121.
The current selector lever position is indicated in the information display of the
instrument cluster » Fig. 105.
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- Parklock
P
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this position.
The Parklock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
If you wish to move the selector lever into/out of this position, the Shiftlock but-
ton in the selector lever handle and the brake pedal must be actuated at the
same time.
If the battery is used, the selector lever cannot be moved out of the position P.
- Reverse gear
R
Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is idling.
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.
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