Automatic Transmission - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

CAUTION
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gearshift
lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift mech-
anism to wear excessively.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
Only a floor mat (ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range)
which can be secured to the attachment points should be used in the driver's
footwell.
WARNING
There should be no objects in the driver's footwell, otherwise the pedal op-
eration can be impeded -There is a risk of an accident!

Automatic transmission

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select selector lever position
Selector lever lock
Manual shifting (Tiptronic)
Starting-off and driving
The automatic transmission performs an automatic gear change irrespective of
the engine load, the operation of the accelerator, the vehicle speed and the
selected driving mode.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING
Do not accelerate when selecting drive mode prior to moving off - There
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is a risk of an accident!
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – There is a
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risk of an accident!
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Driving
WARNING (Continued)
If the vehicle stalls, with engine running, in the D, S, R or Tiptronic mode,
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the vehicle must be prevented from rolling away by means of the brake
pedal or the parking brake. Even when the engine is idling, the power
transmission is never completely interrupted – the vehicle creeps.
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever must always be set to P. Oth-
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erwise, the vehicle could be set in motion - risk of accident!
CAUTION
If you want to move the selector lever from position N to position D / S whilst
driving, the engine must be running at idling speed.
Select selector lever position
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109
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Read and observe
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110
The selector lever can be moved by shifting to one of the following positions
» Fig. 127. In some positions you have to push the locking button
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display
Parking - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill
P
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Reverse gear - the position can only be selected when the vehicle is sta-
R
tionary and the engine is idling
Neutral (idle position) - power transmission to the drive wheels is inter-
N
rupted
Fig. 127
Selector lever settings / display
and on page 108 first.
» Fig. 127.
» page 109.
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