Automatic Transmission - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Pedals
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Read and observe on page 193 first.
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 - risk of 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 of gears (Tiptronic)
Start and drive
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 the engine running, in the D, S, R or Tiptronic
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mode, then the vehicle must be prevented from rolling away by means of
the brake pedal, parking brake or using the Auto Hold function. 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 .
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Otherwise, 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
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driving, the engine must be running at idling speed.
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
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pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Select selector lever position
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195
195
196
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Read and observe
The selector lever can be moved through shifting to one of the following posi-
tions » Fig. 235. In some positions you have to push the locking button
» page 195, Selector lever lock.
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display
Park - 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. 235
Selector lever settings / display
and on page 194 first.
» Fig. 235.
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