Automatic Gearbox - Seat IBIZA ST Owner's Manual

The reverse lights light up when the reverse gear is selected and the ignition
is on.
WARNING
•
When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a
gear is engaged and the clutch released.
•
Never select the reverse gear when the vehicle is in motion. Risk of acci-
dent.
Note
•
Do not rest your hand on the gear lever while driving. The pressure of your
hand could cause premature wear on the selector forks in the gearbox.
•
When changing gear, you should always depress the clutch fully to avoid
unnecessary wear and damage.
•
Do not hold the vehicle on the clutch on hills. This causes premature wear
and damage to the clutch.
Safety First Operating Instructions

Automatic gearbox*

Gearbox programmes
The automatic gearbox has got two gearbox programmes.
Selecting the normal programme
– Put the selector lever into position D.
Selecting the sport programme
– Put the selector lever into position S.
If you select the normal programme, D, you will drive in the economy mode,
i.e. the programme is designed to reduce fuel consumption. The gearbox
changes up into a higher gear as soon as possible and down into a lower gear
as late as possible.
Practical Tips
Driving
Fig. 108 Automatic
gearbox
Technical Specifications
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