Running In The Engine And Economical Driving - Skoda KODIAQ Owner's Manual

Accelerate to max. speed during the journey (kickdown function)
The kickdown function is applied when the accelerator pedal is pressed down
in the forward mode.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to reach the maximum acceleration.
Accelerate to maximum speed when starting (launch control function)
The launch control function is available in mode S or Tiptronic.
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Disable the TCS » page 219, Braking and stabilisation systems.
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START STOP deactivate » page
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Fully depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
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Fully depress the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
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Release the brake pedal - the vehicle is running at maximum acceleration.
Driving in neutral ("coasting")
When releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle moves without the braking
effect of the engine.
Operating conditions
The selector lever is in the D/S position.
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Driving mode Eco or Individual (Drive - Eco) is
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driving mode (Driving Mode Selection).
▶ The vehicle is travelling at more than 20 km/h.
▶ No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.
The gear is selected again automatically, when you depress the accelerator or
brake pedal or pull the left rocker switch
» page 215, Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic).
WARNING
Rapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control
of the vehicle – risk of accident!

Running in the engine and economical driving

Run in engine
During the first 1,500 km, the driving manner determines the quality of the
running in process on a new engine.
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.
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Driving
209, manually activate/deactivate system.
selected» page 254, Select the
towards the steering wheel
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In the area of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres, the engine load can be increased up
to the maximum permitted engine speed.
Tips for economical driving
The fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road condition, weather
conditions and the like.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed.
▶ Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
▶ Observe the recommended gear
▶ Avoid full throttle and high speeds.
Reduce idling.
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Avoid short distances.
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Ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure is
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▶ Avoid unnecessary ballast.
▶ Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.
▶ Only switch on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as they are
needed. In the infotainment system, in menu
it is possible to display up to three consumers that are currently making up
the largest share of fuel consumption.
Before switching on, ventilate the cooling system briefly and do not use the
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cooling system with open windows.
▶ Do not leave windows open at high speed.
DriveGreen function
The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as DriveGreen) evaluates the
driving efficiency based on the information respecting the driving style.
DriveGreen can be displayed in the infotainment screen in menu
→ Drive Green.
» page 54.
maintained» page 289.
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Display in Infotainment screen
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