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

WARNING
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of acci-
dent!
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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For vehicles with automated gearbox shift the lever to position D or R.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission select 1st gear or reverse gear (R) .
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Release the brake pedal.
WARNING
The parts of the exhaust system 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
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Driving
on page 78 first.
Manual gear changing
» .
The shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lever
» Fig. 93,
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
to 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 right and then backwards in 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!
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
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mechanism to wear excessively.
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle in position by using
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the accelerator pedal and the clutch – this may lead to clutch damage.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
Fig. 93
The shift pattern
» page 30.
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