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

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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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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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.
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For vehicles with Manual transmission select the 1st gear or the 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 page 119 first.
Fig. 135
Gearshift pattern of 5 gear or
6 gear manual gearbox
The shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lever
» Fig. 135.
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear
» .
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
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Stop the vehicle.
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The clutch pedal is 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 R position
» Fig. 135.
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!
CAUTION
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear-
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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 hold the vehicle using the accelerator
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pedal and the clutch pedal – this may lead to damage of the clutch parts.
Pedals
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The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
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In the driver's footwell, only a format may be used, which is attached to the
two corresponding attachment points.
Only use factory-supplied foot mats or foot mats from the range of
ŠKODAOriginal Accessories, which are fitted to two attachment points.
WARNING
No objects may be placed in the driver's footwell – risk due to obstruction
or limitation of pedal operation.
» page 40.
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