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Shifting (manual gearbox)
Shift into reverse only when the car is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and
hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before engaging reverse gear in order 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 the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
Note
● One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The
pressure of the hand will be transferred to the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This
can, over a period of time, lead to early wear of the gearshift forks.
● Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unneces-
sary wear and damage.
Using the system
Safety
Fig. 79 Shift pattern on models fitted
with 5-speed manual gearbox
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Pedals
Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!
WARNING
● In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two corre-
sponding attachment points, may be used.
● No objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – risk of obstruction or limi-
tation in operating the pedal!
Note
● Greater brake pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the
brake system.
● Use only footmats from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories, which are at-
tached at two attachment points.
Handbrake
Applying the handbrake
Pull the handbrake lever up fully.
–
Releasing the handbrake
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time press in the locking
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⇒ f ig.
button
80.
Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully ⇒
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Breakdown assis-
tance
Starting-off and Driving
Fig. 80 Centre console: Handbrake
Praktik
Technical data
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