Kickdown Function; Dynamic Shift Programme; Emergency Programme - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

The selector lever lock is only effective when the vehicle is stationary and at
speeds up to 5 km/h.
Shiftlock button
The Shiftlock button in the handle of selector lever prevents certain selector lever
positions being engaged inadvertently. The selector lever lock is cancelled when
the Shiftlock button is pressed.
Ignition key withdrawal lock
After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the se-
lector lever is in the position P. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the selector lever
is blocked in position P.

Kickdown function

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 129.
The kickdown function provides you with maximum acceleration power.
When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the kickdown function is activated
in the desired driving program. The gearbox shifts down to one or several gears in
line with the driving state and the vehicle accelerates.
The gearbox does not shift up into the highest gear until the engine has reached
its maximum revolutions for this gear range.
Note
The kickdown function is also available in the Eco

Dynamic shift programme

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 129.
The control unit on the automatic gearbox continuously monitors the driving per-
formance and takes the selected driving mode into account
namic shifting program is adapted to it.
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Using the system
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Adopting a moderate style of driving will cause the control unit to select the
most economical driving programme. Shifting up into a higher gear as soon as
possible and shifting down as late as possible will have a favourable effect on
your fuel consumption.
If the control unit detects that sporty style of driving is active, the driving pro-
gramme is adapted to this style and gears are shifted down more quickly than in
the moderate style of driving.

Emergency programme

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 129.
An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the system.
The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are
functional faults in the gearbox electronics.
A functional fault can have the following effect:
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The gearbox only shifts into certain gears;
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The reverse gear R cannot be used,
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The manual shift programme is switched off in emergency mode.
Note
When the gearbox has switched to emergency mode, consult a ŠKODA Specialist
garage.
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