Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual page 104

Modes and use of selector lever
Fig. 92 Selector lever /MAXI DOT display: Selector lever positions
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the gear currently selec-
ted are indicated in the display » Fig.
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The following modes can be selected with the selector lever
– Parking mode
P
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this mode.
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 engine
is at idling speed.
Depress the brake pedal and simultaneously press the shiftlock in the selector
lever grip before shifting to R from P or N.
- Neutral
N
Power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
- Mode for forwards travel (normal programme)
D
In mode D, the forward gears are automatically changed according to the engine
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 higher en-
gine speeds than in mode D.
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» Fig. 92.
The shiftlock on the selector lever grip must be pressed when moving the selec-
tor lever out of D mode into S mode.
Releasing selector lever from P or N modes (selector lever lock)
The selector lever is locked in the P and N modes to prevent the forwards travel
mode from being selected accidentally and setting the vehicle in motion. The
warning light lights up in the instrument cluster
The selector lever is released by depressing the brake pedal while simultaneously
pressing the locking button in the selection lever grip.
The selector lever is not locked when shifted quickly through N (e.g. from R to D).
This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck, e.g. in a bank of snow.
The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in position N for more than ap-
proximately 2 seconds without the brake pedal being depressed.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds up
to 5 km/h.
Note
If you want to move the selector lever from mode P to mode D or vice versa, move
the selector lever quickly. This prevents modes R or N from being selected acci-
dentally.
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