Skoda Yeti 2015 Operating Instructions Manual page 127

CAUTION
If the selector lever is moved to mode N while driving, the accelerator pedal
■
must be released and you will need to wait until the engine has reached its
idling speed before moving the selector lever to a forward driving mode again.
When the outdoor temperature is below -10 ° C, the selector lever when
■
starting must always be in P mode.
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
■
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Note
After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the
selector lever is in the position P.
Modes and use of selector lever
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Read and observe and
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display
The following modes can be selected with the selector lever
– Parking mode
P
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this mode.
The parking mode must only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
- Reverse gear
R
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is at idling speed.
- Neutral
N
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
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Driving
Fig. 127
Selector lever/display
on page 123 first.
» Fig. 127.
» Fig.
- Mode for forwards travel (normal programme)
D
In mode D, the forward gears are automatically changed according to the en-
gine load, accelerator pedal actuation and driving speed.
- Mode for forwards travel (sports programme)
S
In mode S , the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at high-
er engine speeds than in mode D.
Before changing to mode S from mode D, press the lock button in the direction
of arrow » Fig. 128
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Fault in the automatic gearbox
A fault in the automatic gearbox can, for example, be noticeable by the follow-
ing.
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Only certain gears are selected.
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The reverse gear R cannot be used.
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Shifting gears in Tiptronic mode is not possible.
CAUTION
If an error occurs on the automatic transmission the help of a specialist firm
should be sought immediately - there is a risk of damaging the vehicle.
Selector lever lock
127.
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Read and observe
The selector lever is locked in mode P and N to prevent that the forward driv-
ing is selected accidentally, thereby setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning light .
on page 124.
Fig. 128
Shift lock button
and on page 123 first.
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