Running In; Selector Lever-Emergency Unlocking - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Malfunction
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
Emergency programme
The transmission switches to the emergency programme if there is a fault in the
automatic gearbox system.
Indications of an activated emergency programme include the following:
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Only certain gears are selected.
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Reverse gear R cannot be used.
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Shifting gears in Tiptronic mode is not possible.
Gearbox overheating
The gearbox may, for example, become too hot due to frequent repeated starting
or stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning light
Clutches in the automatic gearbox are too hot.
Note
Visit a specialist workshop if the gearbox has switched to the emergency pro-
gramme.

Selector lever-emergency unlocking

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
If the selector lever lock is defective or its power supply is interrupted (e.g. dis-
charged vehicle battery, faulty fuse), the selector lever can no longer be moved
out of position P in the normal manner, and the vehicle can no longer be driven.
» page 19,
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Fig. 94
Selector lever-emergency un-
locking
The selector lever emergency unlocking procedure is as follows.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Carefully pull up the front left and right cover.
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Pull up rear cover.
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Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 94.
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At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the
selector lever to N.
The selector lever will be locked once more if it is moved again to P.

Running in

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
New engine
New tyres
New brake pads
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New engine
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 103.
The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.
Up to 1 000 kilometres
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Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed of the gear in use, i.e. 3/4 of
the maximum permissible engine speed.
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No full throttle.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Do not tow a trailer.
From 1 000 up to 1 500 kilometres
Gradually increase the power output of the engine up to the full speed of the
gear engaged, i.e. up to the maximum permissible engine speed.
The red scale on the rev counter indicates the range in which the system begins
to limit the engine speed.
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Starting-off and Driving