Manual Gear Shifting And Pedals - Skoda 2014 Fabia Owner's Manual

Handbrake
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Read and observe and
Apply
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Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Releasing
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Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking
button » Fig. 103.
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Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
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vided the ignition is on.
WARNING
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system – there is a
risk of an accident.
CAUTION
After the vehicle has come to a standstill, always apply the handbrake first and
then put into the first gear (vehicles with manual gearbox) or move the selec-
tor lever to the P position (vehicles with automatic gearbox).
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Driving
Fig. 103
Handbrake
on page 103 first.

Manual gear shifting and pedals

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
Pedals
Manual gear changing
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing 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 engag-
ed to avoid any shift noises.
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving – there is the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
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 mech-
anism to wear excessively.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
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Fig. 104
Shift pattern of the 5-speed
manual gearbox
» page 28.
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