Introductory Information; Starting-Off And Driving; Selector Lever Positions - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Introductory information


First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 98.
Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically. The gearbox
can also be switched to Tiptronic mode. This mode makes it possible for you to
also shift gears manually » page 100.
The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N .
Move selector lever to position P/N! appears in the information display or  P/N
is displayed in the instrument cluster display if the selector lever is not in the P or
N positions when the steering is locked, the ignition is switched off or on, or the
engine is started.
At temperatures below -10 °C the engine can only be started in the selector lever
position P .
1)
The handbrake should be applied firmly before the park position P is selected
when parking.
If the selector lever position N is accidentally selected while driving, it is first nec-
essary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for the idling speed
of the engine to be reached before the selector lever can be engaged in the drive
position.

Starting-off and driving


First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 98.
Starting off
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Press the Shiftlock button (button in the selector lever handle), move the selec-
tor lever into the desired position
button.
›
Wait a moment until the gearbox has shifted (a slight engagement nudge can
be felt) 2) .
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
1) Applies to DSG.
2)
Applies to AG.
» page 99 and then release the Shiftlock
Stop
›
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time, such as at a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold the vehicle stationary
using the foot brake. The engine can, however, be allowed just to idle.
Parking
›
Depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the selector lever to P
and then release the Shiftlock button.

Selector lever positions


Fig. 90 Selector lever/information display: Selector lever positions

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 98.
The current selector lever position is indicated in the information display of the
instrument cluster » Fig. 90.
1
- Parklock
P
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this position.
The Parklock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
If you wish to move the selector lever into/out of this position, the Shiftlock but-
ton in the selector lever handle and the brake pedal must be actuated at the
same time.


99
Starting-off and Driving