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

A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven
at a speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
Disengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake» page 73.
Parking
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Read and observe on page 106 first.
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
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stop the vehicle in places where the underside of your vehicle could come
into contact with flammable materials (e.g. dry grass, leaves, spilled fuel or
the like). - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people unattended in the car who
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could, for example, lock the vehicle or release the brake - There is a risk of
accidents and injury!

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
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The shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lever
» Fig. 126.
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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Switch the gear lever to N.
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Push the shift lever downwards fully to the left and then forward into
R» Fig. 126.
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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Fig. 126
The shift pattern
» page 41.
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Starting-off and Driving
107
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