Automatic Transmission - Skoda Fabia Operating Instructions Manual

Manual gear changing
Fig. 117 The shift pattern: Version 1 / version 2
The individual gear positions are shown on the gear shift
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Engage reverse gear - Version 1
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Stop the vehicle.
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The clutch pedal must be fully depressed.
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Move the shift lever to the idle position, switch and press down.
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Move the shift lever fully to the left and then forward into the Rposition
» Fig. 117.
Engage reverse gear - Version 2
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Stop the vehicle.
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The clutch pedal must be fully depressed.
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Move the shift lever to the idle position, switch and press down.
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Move the shift lever fully to the right and then backwards to position R.
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
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Driving
CAUTION
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear-
■
shift lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift
mechanism to wear excessively.
When stopping on a slope, never try to keep the vehicle in position by using
■
the accelerator pedal – this may lead to damage of clutch parts.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's foot well, only a foot mat, which is attached to the two corre-
sponding attachment points, may be used.
Only use factory-supplied foot mats or foot mats from the range of
ŠKODAOriginal Accessories, which are fitted to two the two required attach-
» Fig. 117.
ment points.
» page 39.
WARNING
No objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – there is a risk of obstruct-
ing or restriction pedal operation.

Automatic transmission

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and use of selector lever
Selector lever lock
Manual shifting (Tiptronic)
Starting-off and driving
The automatic transmission performs automatic gear changes.
The modes for the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
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