Running In - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

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 the gearbox has switched to the emergency programme, visit a specialist ga-
rage.

Running in

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
New engine
New tyres
New brake pads
New engine
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 129.
The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.
Up to 1 000 kilometres
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Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed of the gear in use, i.e. 3/4 of
the maximum permissible engine speed.
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No full throttle.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Do not tow a trailer.
From 1 000 up to 1 500 kilometres
Gradually increase the power output of the engine up to the full speed of the
gear engaged, i.e. up to the maximum permissible engine speed.
The red scale of the rev counter indicates the range in which the system begins
to limit the engine speed.
» page 233.
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During the first operating hours the engine has higher internal friction than later
until all of the moving parts have harmonized. The driving style which you adopt
during the first approx.1 500 kilometres plays a decisive part in the success of
running in your car.
Never drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds, even after the running-in period
is complete.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, at the very latest shift up into the next
gear when the red area is reached. Observe the recommended gear
 Gear recommendation. Very high engine speeds when accelerating (accelerator)
are automatically restricted »
With vehicles with a manual gearbox, do not drive at unnecessarily low engine
speeds. Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly. Ob-
serve the recommended gear
CAUTION
The engine is not protected from excessive engine revs caused by shifting
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down at the wrong time. This can result in the sudden increase in revs beyond
the permissible maximum rpm and thus cause engine damage.
Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is stationary or when driving in in-
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dividual gears.
For the sake of the environment
Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds. Shifting up sooner helps save
on fuel, reduces engine noises and protects the environment.
New tyres
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 129.
New tyres must firstly be "run in", as they do not offer optimal grip at first. There-
fore, drive especially carefully for the first 500 km or so.
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» page 24, Gear recommendation.
Starting-off and Driving
» page 24,
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