Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 108

CAUTION
If the selector lever is moved to mode N while driving, the accelerator pedal
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must be released and you will need to wait until the engine has reached its
idling speed before moving the selector lever to a forward driving mode again.
When the outdoor temperature is below -10 ° C, the selector lever when
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starting must always be in P mode.
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
■
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Note
After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the
selector lever is in the position P.
Modes and use of selector lever
Fig. 94 Selection lever / lock button / display
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Read and observe and
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display
The following modes can be selected with the selector lever
– Parking mode
P
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this mode.
Parking mode must only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
– Reverse gear
R
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is at idling speed.
on page 104 first.
» Fig. 94.
» Fig.
– Neutral
N
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
- Mode for forwards travel (normal programme)
D
In mode D, the forward gears are automatically changed according to the en-
gine load, accelerator pedal actuation and driving speed.
- Mode for forwards travel (sports programme)
S
In mode S, the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at higher
engine speeds than in mode D.
Before changing to mode S from mode D, press the lock button in the direction
of arrow » Fig.
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Fault in the automatic gearbox
A fault in the automatic gearbox is noticeable with the following.
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Only certain gears are selected.
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The reverse gear R cannot be used.
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Shifting gears in Tiptronic mode is not possible.
CAUTION
If a fault occurs on the automatic gearbox help from a professional service pro-
vider should be sought immediately - there is a risk of damaging the vehicle.
Selector lever lock
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Read and observe
The selector lever is locked in modes P and N to prevent the forwards travel
mode from being selected accidentally and setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning light .
94.
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N
(e.g. from R to D). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck,
e.g. in a bank of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in posi-
tion N for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being de-
pressed.
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
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Press the brake pedal and the lock button at the same time in the direction
of » Fig. 94
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94.
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Starting-off and Driving
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