Skoda RAPID Owner's Manual page 67

Modes and using the selector lever
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Read and observe and
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the instrument cluster display.
The following modes can be selected with the selector lever.
– Parking mode
P
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this mode.
The parking mode must only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
- Reverse gear
R
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is at idling speed.
- Neutral
N
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
- Mode for forwards travel (normal programme)
D
In mode D, the forward gears are automatically changed according to the en-
gine load, accelerator pedal actuation and driving speed.
- Mode for forwards travel (sports programme)
S
In mode S, the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at higher
engine speeds than in mode D.
Before changing to S mode from D mode, the shift lock button must be press-
ed in the direction of the arrow » fig. 62
Fig. 61
Selector lever
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Fault in the automatic gearbox
A fault in the automatic gearbox can, for example, be noticed based on the fol-
lowing.
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Only certain gears are selected.
▶
The reverse gear R cannot be used.
▶
Shifting gears in Tiptronic mode is not possible.
CAUTION
If an error occurs on the automatic transmission, seek assistance from a spe-
cialist firm immediately – there is a risk of damaging the vehicle.
Selector lever lock
Fig. 62
Lock button
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Read and observe and
The selector lever is locked in modes P and N to prevent the forwards travel
mode from being selected accidentally and setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the warning light
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the N mode (e.g.
from R to D). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck, e.g. in
a bank of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in N mode for
more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being depressed.
Releasing the gear selector lever from P or N mode
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Press the brake pedal and lock button at the same time in the direction of
the arrow » fig. 62.
Just depress the brake pedal if you would like to change from N mode to D
mode.
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