Automatic Transmission - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

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.
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
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 mech-
anism to wear excessively.
Pedals
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 corre-
sponding attachment points, may be used.
Only use footmats from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories, which are fit-
ted to two attachment points.
WARNING
No objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – risk of obstruction or limi-
tation in operating the pedals!

Automatic transmission

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and use of selector lever
Manual gear shifting (Tiptronic)
Starting off and driving
Malfunction
WARNING
Do not depress the accelerator if the forward driving mode is changed
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when the vehicle is halted and the engine is running – there is a risk of an
accident.
Never shift the selector lever to R or P modes when driving – there is a
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risk of an accident.
The vehicle must be held on the brake pedal in D, S or R modes if the ve-
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hicle is halted and the engine is running. Even when the engine is idling,
power transmission is never completely interrupted – the vehicle will creep.
CAUTION
If the selector lever is shifted to N while the vehicle is being driven you must
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lift off the accelerator pedal and you will need to wait until the engine has
reached its idling speed before shifting the selector lever to a forward driving
mode again.
At temperatures below -10 °C, the engine can only be started in selector lev-
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er position P.
Never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal when stopping on a
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hill – this may lead to transmission damage.
Note
After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn when
the selector lever is in position P.
Modes and use of selector lever
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Fig. 139 Selector lever/display
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Starting off and Driving