Automatic Transmission - Skoda Roomster 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 99.
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 footmats from the range of ŠKODA Original 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!

Automatic transmission

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and use of selector lever
Manual shifting (Tiptronic)
Starting-off and driving
Malfunction
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
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Only valid for some countries.
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Driving
WARNING
Do not depress the accelerator if the forward driving mode is changed when
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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 risk
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of an accident.
The vehicle must be held on the brake pedal in D, S or R modes if the vehicle
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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 lift
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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 lever
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position P.
Never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal when stopping on a hill
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– this may lead to transmission damage.
Note
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The ignition key can only be withdrawn once the ignition has been switched off if
the selector lever is in the P position
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