Running In And Economical Driving - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Starting-off and driving
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Read and observe and
Moving off and pausing temporarily
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Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
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Start the engine.
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Press the locking button and move the selector lever to the desired position
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Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time (e.g. at a crossroads). However, the brake pedal should be de-
pressed, in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Accelerating at maximum speed during the journey (kickdown function)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is in forward drive mode,
the kick-down function is turned on.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to achieve maximum acceleration.
Driving in neutral ("coasting")
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When releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle moves without the braking
effect of the engine.
Operating conditions
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The selector lever is in the D position.
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In the MAXI DOT display in the menu Settings activate the menu item Coasting
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The vehicle is travelling at more than 20 km/h.
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No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.
The gear is automatically inserted again by depressing either the accelerator
or brake pedal.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration ( e.g. on slippery roads) can lead to a loss of control over
the vehicle – There is a risk of an accident!
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This function is only valid for some engines.
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Running in and economical driving

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running in the engine
Tips on economical driving
Running in the engine
During the first 1 500 km, the driving style is decisive for successful the run-
ning in process is.
During the first 1 000 km, the engine should not be charged with more than
3/4 of the maximum permitted engine revs and without the trailer.
From about 1 000 to 1 500 km, the engine can be pushed up to the maximum
permitted engine speed.
Tips on economical driving
Fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road and weather conditions,
and similar such factors.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed.
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Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
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Engage the recommended gear
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Avoid full throttle and high speeds.
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Reduce idling.
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Avoid short distances.
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Ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure is maintained
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Avoid unnecessary ballast.
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Remove the roof rack before driving if it is not needed.
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Only turn on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as necessary.
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Briefly ventilate before turning on the cooling system, do not use the cooling
system with the windows open.
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Do not leave windows open at high speeds.
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