Automatic Gearbox - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Automatic gearbox

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and use of selector lever
Selector lever lock
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Starting-off and driving
The automatic transmission performs automatic gear changes.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING
No throttle when it is set before starting the mode for moving forward
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with the selector lever - there is a risk of accident!
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of an
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accident!
When the vehicle is stationery and the engine is running, you need to
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hold the vehicle with the brake pedal in mode D, S or R. Even when the en-
gine is idling, the power transmission is never completely interrupted – the
vehicle creeps.
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever is always to put in the P
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mode. Otherwise the vehicle could then start to move and potentially cause
an accident.
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
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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After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the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.
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Driving
Modes and use of selector lever
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Fig. 131 Selection lever / lock button / display
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Read and observe
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.
The 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.
– Neutral
N
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
/ - mode for driving forward (Normal program) / mode for driving
D S
forward (Sport program)
The system switches from one mode to the other by moving the selector lever
into the spring-tensioned position 
In mode D or S, the forward gears are shifted automatically depending on the
engine load, the operation of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle speed, and the
selected driving mode .
In mode S , the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at high-
er engine speeds than in mode D.
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