Manual Gear Changing And Pedals - Skoda Superb 2014 Owner's Manual

Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically
tem.
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
Handbrake
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Read and observe and
Apply
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Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Releasing
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Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking
button » Fig. 136.
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Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake indicator light
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vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied.
The following instruction is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Release parking brake!
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The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a speed of more
than around 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
» page 33,
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Fig. 136
Handbrake
on page 140 first.
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
WARNING
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
Brake sys-
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
After the vehicle has come to a standstill, always tighten the handbrake first
and then put in the first gear gear (vehicles with manual gearbox) or move the
selector lever to the P position (vehicles with automatic gearbox).

Manual gear changing and pedals

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
Pedals
Manual gear changing
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch
pedal and hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before reverse gear is engag-
ed to avoid any shift noises.
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
Fig. 137
Gearshift pattern of 5 gear or
6 gear manual gearbox
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