Get Starting and driving -> Automatic gearbox Guide for Skoda Kamiq SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

126 Starting and driving › Manual gearbox

Settings

Automatic gearbox

Lever positions

Automatic activation

Upon start-up of the engine.

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Parked vehicle

The drive wheels are

locked.

Only set the posi-

tion when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

Reverse gear

By selecting the driving mode Eco » page 128, Op-

eration.

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Deactivate/activate system

Press the button.

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When the system is deactivated, the symbol illumi-

nates in the button

If a system-related engine switch-oﬀ occurs and the

system is deactivated, the engine will start.

Only set the posi-

tion when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

Neutral

Troubleshooting

There is no transmission of engine power to the

wheels.

Forward drive / sports program

The engine does not switch oﬀ when stopping, or

it starts before starting up

The system has detected that the engine is running.

The gear is changed automatically.

In mode, the gear is changed at higher speeds

than in mode.

Choose between and (spring-loaded posi-

tion)

Manual gearbox

Operation

Moving the selector lever out of the or position

NOTICE

Danger of engine damage!

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Shift into higher gear before reaching the red area

of the rev counter scale.

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Press the brake pedal,

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and at the same time,

press the button in the

selector lever.

NOTICE

Danger of gearbox damage!

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down.

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If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave

your hand on the gearshift lever.

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Engaging reverse gear

Stop the vehicle.

Depress the clutch pedal completely.

Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Push the gearshift lever down.

Set this completely to the left.

Wait brieﬂy.

Engage reverse gear.

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WARNING

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Risk of the stationary vehicle rolling away automati-

cally!

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▶ When the selector lever is in the

position, po-

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sition or in manual shift mode, secure the vehicle

with the brake.

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Operation

Starting up

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Start the engine.

Press the button in the selector lever and set it to

the desired position.

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Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator

pedal lightly.

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Speeding up while driving (kick-down)

Fully depress the accelerator.

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Stopping temporarily (e.g. at a junction)

If the engine threatens to over-rev

The gearbox automatically changes to the next

higher gear.

Leave the selector lever in the

position and se-

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cure the vehicle with the brake pedal.

The transmission prevents changing to the next

lower gear.

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Stopping

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Press the button in the selector lever and set it to

the position.

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Troubleshooting

The selector lever cannot be moved out of posi-

tion in the normal way

Manually unlock the selector lever » page 128.

Turn oﬀ the engine.

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Driving in neutral

If the system detects that no gear is engaged while

driving, it automatically switches to neutral position.

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Gearbox overheated

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will be displayed in the instrument cluster.

Requirements for driving in neutral position

✓

mode is chosen.

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Message regarding the gearbox overheating

✓ Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is

pressed.

You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

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✓ The vehicle speed is 20-130 km/h.

✓ There is no device connected to the trailer sock-

et.

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Manually switching gear with the selector lever

To turn on, put the selector lever in the

posi-

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tion to the right (to the left for right-hand drive ve-

hicles).

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Message regarding the gearbox overheating

To turn oﬀ, put the selector lever back in the

position.

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Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and stop the engine.

After the indicator light goes out, your journey can

continue.

If the warning light does not go out, stop driving!

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Changing up a gear

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Changing down a

gear

Gearbox impaired

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Message regarding the gearbox in emergency

mode

Manually changing gear with the shift paddles on

the steering wheel

You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

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Changing down a

gear

Immediately seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Changing up a gear

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To switch on the shift

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paddle, press - or

To turn oﬀ the shift

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Message regarding a gearbox fault

paddle, hold

If none of the shift pad-

dles are pressed for a

certain time, manual shift mode turns oﬀ automati-

cally.

Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

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Starting up a vehicle that is stuck

Adjust the selector lever between

and . The

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vehicle will then start to rock and be easier to free.

128 Starting and driving › Vehicle driving mode

Manual release of automatic gearbox

Operation

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Select driving mode

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Press the

button.

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Insert a ﬂat-head

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screwdriver or push a

similar tool into the

gap in the area of ar-

row A .

In the Infotainment, a driving mode menu appears.

Carefully loosen and

lift the quadrant cover.

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Push the foam insert

away until the yellow

release lever is visible.

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Press with the vehicle

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key on the release lev-

er, and at the same

time, press the key in

the selector lever.

Information on the system settings of the cur-

rently selected mode/system settings for the se-

lected Individual mode

Driving mode menu

Put the selector lever

in position.

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› ^{Tap the relevant function surface}B .

Or:

Press the

button again.

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After switching on the ignition, Normal mode is

automatically selected.

Vehicle driving mode

Usage

Troubleshooting

The driving mode oﬀers the possibility of adapting

the driving behaviour to the desired driving style.

Shock absorber Sport Chassis Preset faulty

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Overview

Information about the selected driving mode is dis-

played in the status bar in the Infotainment screen as

well as in the digital instrument cluster.

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Drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek

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the help of a specialist garage.

Eco mode

Eco mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and

helps to save fuel.

Economical driving style

Tips for economical driving and evaluation of

driving economy

Normal mode

The Normal mode is suitable for a conventional driv-

ing.

Tips for economical driving

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

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Follow the gear recommendation in the display of

the instrument cluster.

Avoid full acceleration and too high speeds.

Avoid engine idling during longer periods of sta-

tionary time.

Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is sta-

tionary. If possible, start your journey as soon as

the engine starts.

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Sport mode

The Sport mode is suitable for a sporty driving.

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Individual mode

The Individual mode allows the individual conﬁgura-

tion of certain vehicle systems.

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Observe the prescribed tyre pressure » page 166.

Remove unnecessary ballast.

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