Manual Gear Changing And Pedals - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Emergency braking function
If while driving a brake pedal error occurs or should the pedal block, then the
parking brake can be used as an emergency brake
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Pull on the symbol key  in the direction of arrow
the same time there is an audible signal).
The emergency brake is activated and the vehicle starts braking sharply.
The braking process is interrupted when the key is released or the accelerator
pedal is actuated.
Parking on a slope
If the parking brake is turned on while on a steep slope, the following message
may be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Parking brake: Gradient too steep. Log book!
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GRADIENT TOO STEEP
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Find a parking space on a flat surface or on a slope that is not so steep.
WARNING
The emergency brake is to be used only in an emergency when the vehi-
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cle cannot be stopped with the brake pedal.
When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be on, oth-
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erwise the vehicle could move off - there is the risk of an accident!
Do not place any objects in the recessed grip for the finger of the parking
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brake key. The object could get into the space below the key and prevent
the operation of the parking brake!
Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, it is not possible to release the parking
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brake. First connect the vehicle first to a power source, such as the battery of
another vehicle » page 219, Jump-starting and then turn off the parking brake.
Noise when switching on and off of the parking brake is normal and there-
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fore harmless.
Parking
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Read and observe and
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
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Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
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» Fig. 149
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on page 125 first.
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The parking brake switch.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
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Switch off the engine.
and hold (at
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For vehicles with Manual transmission select the first gear or reverse gear
R.
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Release the brake pedal.
WARNING
The exhaust system components can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in-
to contact with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth,
leaves, spilled fuel or such like. - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!

Manual gear changing and pedals

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
Pedals
Manual gear changing
On the shift lever, the individual gear positions are shown
The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
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on the clutch.
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Fig. 150
The shift pattern
» Fig. 150.
» page 42.
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Starting-off and Driving
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