Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 131

Before moving into mode R from mode P or N, depress the brake pedal while si-
multaneously pressing the lock button
– Neutral
N
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
/ - mode for driving forward (Normal program) / mode for driving forward
D S
(Sport program)
Switch between the modes by moving the selector lever to the sprung position
» Fig. 120 if necessary, by selecting the driving mode
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In mode D or S, the forward gears are shifted automatically depending on the en-
gine load, the operation of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle speed, and the se-
lected driving mode » page 161.
If you select the driving mode Sport or Normal, and move the selector lever to the
position D/S, the transmission is set automatically to mode S or D.
In mode S , the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at higher
engine speeds than in mode D.
– Economical driving mode
E
If you select the driving mode Eco » page
position D/S, the transmission is set automatically to mode E. This mode cannot
be selected with the selector lever.
In mode E , the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at lower
engine speeds than in mode D.
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
The selector lever is locked in mode P and N to prevent that the forward driving is
selected accidentally, thereby setting the vehicle in motion. The indicator
light » page 21 illuminates in the instrument cluster.
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The selector lever is released by depressing the brake pedal while while simulta-
neously pressing the lock button » Fig.
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N (e.g.
from R to D/S). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck, e.g. in a
bank of snow. The selector lever lock will click into place if the lever is in the posi-
tion N for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being depressed.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds up
to 5 km/h.
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Driving
» Fig. 121.
» page 161.
161, and move the selector lever to the
121.
Defective selector lever lock
If the selector lever lock is defective or its power supply is interrupted (e.g. dis-
charged vehicle battery, blown fuse), the selector lever can no longer be moved
out of position P in the normal manner, and the vehicle can no longer be moved.
The selector lever must be unlocked specially
Note
If you want to move the selector lever from mode P to mode D/S or vice versa,
move the selector lever quickly. This prevents that you accidentally select mode R
or N.
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Fig. 122 Selector lever/multi-function steering wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 126.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears with the selector lever or
multifunction steering wheel. This mode can be selected both while stopping and
while driving.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the display
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear
Switching to manual shifting
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Push the gear selector from position D/S towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle.
Shifting up gears
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Push the selector lever forwards
» page 249.
» Fig. 120 on page 127 .
» page 27.
» Fig. 122.
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