Running In - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Emergency operation can make itself apparent by the following, for example.
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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.
Gearbox overheating
The gearbox may, for example, become too hot due to frequent starting or stop-
and-go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning light
of the automatic gearbox too hot.
Defective selector lever lock
If the selector lever lock is defective or its power supply is interrupted (e.g. dis-
charged vehicle battery, blown fuse), the selector lever can no longer be moved
out of position P in the normal manner, and the vehicle can no longer be moved.
The selector lever must be unlocked specially
Note
If the gearbox has switched to emergency mode, visit a ŠKODA specialist garage.

Running in

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
New engine
New tyres
New brake pads
New engine
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 124.
The engine has to be run in during the first 1500 kilometres.
Up to 1000 kilometres
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Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed of the gear in use, i.e. 3/4 of
the maximum permissible engine speed.
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No full throttle.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Driving
» page 13, Clutches
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» page 228.
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125
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Do not tow a trailer.
From 1000 up to 1500 kilometres
Gradually increase the power output of the engine up to the full speed of the
gear engaged, i.e. up to the maximum permissible engine speed.
During the first operating hours the engine has higher internal friction than later
until all of the moving parts have harmonized. The driving style which you adopt
during the first approx.1500 kilometres plays a decisive part in the success of run-
ning in your car.
Never drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds even after the running-in period
is complete. The maximum permissible engine speed is marked by the start of the
red scale area of the revolutions counter.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, at the very latest shift up into the next
gear when the red area is reached. Very high engine speeds when accelerating
(accelerator) are automatically restricted
With vehicles with a manual gearbox, do not drive at unnecessarily low engine
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speeds. Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly. Ob-
serve the recommended gear
CAUTION
The engine is not protected from excessive engine revs caused by shifting
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down at the wrong time. This can result in the sudden increase in revs beyond
the permissible maximum rpm and thus cause engine damage.
Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is stationary or when driving in in-
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dividual gears.
All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its
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normal operating temperature.
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For the sake of the environment
Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds. Shifting up sooner helps save
on fuel, reduces engine noises and protects the environment.
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