Shifting (Manual Gearbox); Handbrake - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

92 Starting-off and Driving
Note

The radiator fan may continue running for a further 10 minutes or so after the
engine and the ignition have been switched off. The coolant fan may, however, also
switch on again after some time if the coolant temperature rises because of an accu-
mulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine compartment is
additionally heated by strong sunlight.

This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment  page 166, "Working in the engine compartment".

Shifting (manual gearbox)

Shift into reverse only when the vehicle 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 light will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the ignition is
on.
WARNING
Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
Fig. 95 Shift pattern on models fitted
with 5-speed manual gearbox
Note

One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The pres-
sure 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 unnecessary
wear and damage.

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
 fig.
button 96.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully 
The handbrake warning light  lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided the
ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have inad-
vertently driven off with the handbrake applied:
Release parking brake!
Fig. 96 Centre console: Handbrake
.