Automated Transmission - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

CAUTION
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 70.
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 ŠKODAOriginal
Accessories, which are fitted to two attachment points.
WARNING
No objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – risk of obstruction or limita-
tion in operating the pedals!

Automated transmission

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and lever control
Manual gearshift (Tiptronic)
Starting-off and driving
Operational faults
WARNING
Do not depress the accelerator if changing the forward driving mode – risk
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of accident!
Never move the selector lever to mode R when driving – risk of accident!
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Always firmly apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle!
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CAUTION
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator ped-
al – this may lead to gear damage.
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Note
The engine can only be left on in position N, when the brake pedal is de-
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pressed .
If the selector lever position N is accidentally selected while driving, it is first
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necessary 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.
If the N symbol flashes next to the selector lever, engage the selector lever po-
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sition N.
Modes and lever control
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 71.
71
72 The following modes can be selected with the selector lever
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– Neutral
N
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The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
– Reverse gear
R
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
is at idling speed.
The brake pedal must be depressed before setting into position R from position
N.
Fig. 71
Selector lever
» Fig. 71.
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Starting-off and Driving
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