Automatic Gearbox - Skoda octavia 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 a risk of an accident!

Automatic gearbox

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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)
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!
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 start to move - risk of accidents.
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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Read and observe
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The selector lever can be moved through shifting to one of the following posi-
tions » fig. 138. In some positions you have to push the locking button
» page 116, 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. 138
Selector lever settings / display
and on page 115 first.
» fig. 138.
Starting-off and Driving
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