Automatic Gearbox - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Note
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gearshift
lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift mecha-
nism to wear excessively.
Pedals
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 120.
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two correspond-
ing attachment points, may be used.
Only use factory-supplied footmats or footmats from the range of ŠKODA Original
Accessories, which are fitted to two attachment points.
WARNING
No objects may be placed in the driver's footwell – risk due to obstruction or
limitation of pedal operation.

Automatic gearbox

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Introductory information
Starting-off and driving
Selector lever positions
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Selector lever lock
Kickdown function
Dynamic shift programme
Emergency programme
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
WARNING
Do not depress the accelerator if changing the position of the selector lever
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when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running - risk of accident!
Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of an
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accident!
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary to
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hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever (ex-
cept P and N) since the power transmission is never completely interrupted,
also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle creeps.
The selector lever must be placed into position P and the handbrake firmly
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applied before the bonnet can be opened and work on the running engine can
be completed - risk of accident! The safety guidelines must always be ob-
served » page 192, Engine compartment.
If stopping on a hill (downhill gradient), never try to maintain the vehicle sta-
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tionary with the gear engaged by means of the "accelerator pedal", i.e. by let-
ting the clutch slip. This can lead to overheating of the clutch. If there is a risk
of overheating of the clutch due to overload, the clutch is opened automati-
cally and the vehicle rolls backward - risk of accident!
If you have to stop on a slope, depress and hold the brake pedal to prevent
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the vehicle from rolling back.
On a smooth or slippery road surface using the kickdown function can cause
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the driven wheels to spin - risk of skidding!
CAUTION
The double clutch on the automatic gearbox DSG is equipped with an overload
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protection. If the uphill function is used when the vehicle is stationary or driving
slowly uphill, the thermal stress on the clutches is increased.
If the double clutch system overheats, the
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tion display along with the message Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's manual!
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An audible signal sounds as a warning signal. Stop the vehicle, switch off the en-
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gine, and wait until the symbol
continue your journey as soon as the symbol disappears.
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symbol is shown in the informa-
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disappears - risk of gearbox damage! You can
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Starting-off and Driving
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