Shifting (Manual Gearbox); Pedals - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be advisable to switch off
the system in certain exceptional circumstances, such as:
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when driving with snow chains;
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when driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface;
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when it is necessary to "rock a vehicle free" when it has got stuck.
Ensure the TCS is switched on again afterwards.
During an intervention of the system, the TCS indicator light
strument cluster.
The TCS warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when there is a fault on
the TCS » page 26.
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If necessary, the TCS can be switched off and on again by pressing the button
» Fig. 97, or on vehicles with ESP, by pressing the button
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warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the TCS is switched off .
Electronic Differential Lock (EDS and XDS)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
If one of the wheels starts to spin, the EDL system brakes the spinning wheel and
transfers the driving force to the other wheels. This ensures the stability of the
vehicle and a quick journey.
The EDL switches off automatically if unusually severe stresses exist in order to
avoid excessive heat generation in the disc brake on the wheel which is being
braked. The vehicle can continue to be driven and has the same characteristics as
a vehicle not fitted with EDL. The EDL switches on again automatically as soon as
the brake has cooled down.
XDL (only for Octavia RS)
XDL is an extension to the electronic differential lock. XDL does not respond to
traction, but to the relief of the inner front wheel during fast cornering. The active
brake intervention on the brake of the inner wheel prevents it from spinning.
Thus, the traction is improved and the vehicle continues to follow the desired
track.
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Using the system

Shifting (manual gearbox)

flashes in the in-
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» Fig. 96. The TCS
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Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gear, to prevent excessive
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wear of the clutch.
The following must also be observed when changing gear
ded gear.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal
and hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before reverse gear is engaged to
avoid any shift noises.
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni-
tion is on.
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
Note
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 mecha-
nism to wear excessively.
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pedals

The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two correspond-
ing attachment points, may be used.
Fig. 98
The shift pattern: 5-speed or 6-
speed manual gearbox
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