Manual Gear Changing And Pedals - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

Loosening
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking
button » Fig. 123 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light lights up when the handbrake is applied, provi-

ded the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the hand-
brake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a
speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
Disengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Parking

Read and observe on page 90 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with automated gearbox shift the lever to position D or R.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1st gear or Reverse gear R.
›
Release the brake pedal.
WARNING
The parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
■
stop the vehicle in places where the underside of your vehicle could come
into contact with flammable materials (e.g. dry grass, leaves, spilled fuel or
the like). - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!
When leaving the vehicle never leave people unattended in the car who
■
could, for example, lock the vehicle or release the brake - risk of accidents
and injury!

Manual gear changing and pedals


Introduction
CAUTION
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the clutch and
the accelerator pedal – There is risk of damage to the clutch.
Manual gear changing
» .

Read and observe
The shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lever
» Fig. 124.
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
to the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Move the shift lever to the N Position and wait for a short time.
›
Push down on the shift lever, then push fully over to the right and then back-
wards, to position R
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
Fig. 124
The shift pattern
on page 91 first.
» Fig. 124.
Starting-off and Driving
» page 32.

91