2016 SKODA KODIAQ automatic transmission

Brakes and Parking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electric parking brake
206
Auto Hold function
207
Parking
208
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style. Under difficult conditions (e.g. urban, sporty driving style) the condi-
tion of the brakes should also be checked by a specialist garage between the
service intervals.
The performance of the brakes can be delayed if the brakes are damp, iced up
in winter or if covered in a layer of salt . The brakes are cleaned and dried by
applying the brakes several times »
.
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times »
.
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient , reduce speed and
shift into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will
be used, reducing the load on the brakes. If you do have to brake, this should
be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking display - when an emergency braking is performed, the
automatic flashing of the brake lights are used to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be “worn in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
A too low brake fluid level can cause faults in the braking system , the warn-
ing light  illuminates in the instrument cluster
» page 35,
 Brake system
. If
the warning light does not illuminate and an extended stopping distance is re-
quired, then driving should be adapted according to the unknown cause of
fault and restricted braking effect - seek the assistance of a specialist garage
immediately.
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident!■
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
■
Do not press the brake pedal if braking is now required. This causes the
brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking distance and ex-
cessive wear - risk of accident!
■
Braking for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs should be
carried out only if the traffic conditions permit. Do not place any other road
users in jeopardy.
■
Recommendations for new brake pads have to be observed.
■
When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be on, oth-
erwise the vehicle could move off - there is the risk of an accident!
■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
Otherwise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of
accident!
Electric parking brake
Fig. 255
Parking brake button 
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For the activation, deactivation and correct functioning of the system, the
following basic conditions are required.
The driver's door is closed.
The engine is running (or has been switched off automatically by the
START-STOP system).
On vehicles with automatic transmission the selector lever is not in mode
N (in this mode, the system is not available).
Stopping and starting
When stopping the system prevents the vehicle from rolling away. The warn-
ing light 
illuminates in the instrument cluster. The brake pedal can be re-
leased.
The vehicle's brakes are released at the moment of stating off. The warning
light  in the instrument cluster goes out.
Should the vehicle start to roll away when starting on a downhill slope, step on
the accelerator or switch on the parking brake.
If the vehicle is secured by the system and the driver's door is opened or the ignition is turned off, the vehicle is secured by the parking brake to prevent
unwanted movement.
In this case, the indicator light turns off  in the instrument cluster and the
warning light  illuminates.
Activation/deactivation
The system is activated/deactivated by means of the 
» Fig. 257 button.
When the system is activated, the symbol  illuminates.
After switching off and switching on the ignition, the system remains either
activated or deactivated depending on the last setting.WARNINGThe increased stopping and starting comfort brought by the system must
not tempt you to take any safety risks.■
The system is not able to stop the vehicle under all circumstances, such
as on icy or otherwise slippery ground, or on gradients.
■
When stopping and parking always make sure that the vehicle is correctly
secured » page 208 , Parking .
CAUTION
In some washing systems it is necessary that the vehicle can roll freely. There-
fore, the system must be deactivated before driving through a car wash.NoteThe system is able to secure the vehicle for about 10 minutes, after which the
vehicle will be automatically secured by the parking brake.
Parking
Read and observe
on page 206 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface » .
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
The parking brake switch.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , select 1st gear or reverse gear R .
›
Release the brake pedal.
If the parking brake is turned on while on a steep slope, the following message
may be displayed in the instrument cluster. Search for a car park with less of
an inclination.
WARNING■ The exhaust system components can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in-
to contact with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth,
leaves, spilled fuel or such like. - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who could, for example,
lock the vehicle or release the brake, unattended in the vehicle - risk of ac-
cident and injury!
Manual gear changing and pedals
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
209
Pedals
209
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CAUTIONWhen stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the clutch and
the accelerator pedal – There is risk of damage to the clutch.
Manual gear changing
Fig. 258
The shift pattern
Read and observe on page 209 first.
The gearshift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear
lever » Fig. 258 .
The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 44.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Engage reverse gear
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Switch the gear lever to N.
›
Push the shift lever downwards fully to the left and then forward into
R » Fig. 258 .
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
CAUTION
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear shift
lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gear shift mech-
anism to wear excessively.Pedals
Read and observe
on page 209 first.
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat (supplied by the factory or from the
ŠKODA Original Accessories) which is secured on the respective attachment
points should be used.
WARNINGNo objects should be located in the driver's footwell, otherwise the pedal
operation could be disabled - risk of accident!
Automatic transmission
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select selector lever position
210
Selector lever lock
210
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
211
Start and drive
211
The automatic transmission performs an automatic gear change irrespective of
the engine load, the operation of the accelerator, the vehicle speed and the
selected driving mode.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING■ Do not use the throttle if the forwards mode has been set using the se-
lector lever prior to starting up - risk of accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of acci-
dent! 
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WARNING (Continued)■If the vehicle stalls, with engine running, in the D, S , R or Tiptronic mode,
then the vehicle must be prevented from rolling away by means of the
brake pedal, parking brake or using the Auto Hold function. Even when the
engine is idling, the power transmission is never completely interrupted –
the vehicle creeps.■
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever must always be set to P .
Otherwise, the vehicle could start to move - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ If you want to move the selector lever from position N to position D / S whilst
driving, the engine must be running at idling speed.■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Select selector lever position
Fig. 259
Selector lever settings / display
Read and observe and on page 209 first.
Move the selector lever to change to the following positions » Fig. 259. In
some positions you have to push the locking button » page 210, Selector lever
lock .
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display » Fig. 259.
Park - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Reverse gear - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a stand-
still and the engine is at idling speed.
Neutral (idle position) - the power transmission to the drive wheels is in-
terrupted.
PRNForward mode / sports programme - the gear change takes place in the
position S at higher engine speeds than in mode D
(Sprung position) - choice between positions D and S
If the Sport driving mode is selected with the engine running » page 251, Se-
lect the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection) , the transmission is automati-
cally set in the S mode.
E – Economical driving mode
If the driving mode Eco or Individual (engine - Eco) » page 251 is selected and
the selection lever is in the setting D/S, the transmission is automatically set
to mode E. This mode cannot be selected with the selector lever.
The forwards mode is switched up or down automatically in mode E at lower
engine speeds than in mode D.
Selector lever lock
Fig. 260
Shift lock button
Read and observe
and on page 209 first.
The selector lever is locked in mode P and N to prevent that the forward driv-
ing is selected accidentally, thereby setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning  light.
Disengage selector lever from P mode or N
›
Press the brake pedal and the lock button at the same time in the direction
of
1
» Fig. 260
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OperationFig. 296
MAXI DOT display (monochrome): Examples of status displays
the CCS
Fig. 297
Segment display: Examples of status displays the CCS
Read and observe
on page 239 first.
CCS status displays » Fig. 296 , » Fig. 297
Speed is set, control is inactive (in the colour display the digits of speed
limits is shown in grey).
Control active (in the colour display the digits of the speed limits are high-
lighted).
No speed set.
System fault - seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Basic requirements for start of control The CCS is activated.
On vehicles with a manual transmission , the second gear or higher is en-
gaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the
D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The current speed is greater than approx. 20 km/h.
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output
and braking power of the engine.WARNINGIf the engine power and engine braking effect is insufficient in order to
maintain the set speed, the acceleration and brake pedals must be taken
over!
Operation description
Fig. 298
Cruise control system controls
Read and observe on page 239 first.
Overview of the CCS controls » Fig. 298AActivate CCS (regulation deactivated) Interrupt control (sprung position) Deactivate CCS (delete set speed)BTake control again a)
/ Increase speedCLaunch control / reduce speedDSwitching between CCS and speed limiter » page 241a)
If no speed is set the current speed is adopted.
After the start of the regulation, the CCS regulates the vehicle to the current
speed and the warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster. 
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ACC displays » Fig. 304
Vehicle detected (control active)
Line that marks the shift in distance when setting » page 246, Set the
clearance level
Set distance to the vehicle ahead
Vehicle detected (control deactivated)
ACC status displays » Fig. 305
Regulation is inactive (in the colour display the digits of speed limits is
shown in grey).
Regulation active - no vehicle detected (in the colour display the digits of
the speed limits are highlighted).
Regulation deactivated - no speed stored.
Regulation active - vehicle detected (in the colour display the digits of the
speed limits are highlighted).
Note to reduce speed
If the delay of the ACC is insufficient in relation to the vehicle in front, the
warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster and the display shows a
message to engage the brake pedal.
Regulation according to the vehicle in the adjacent lane
During regulation your vehicle may be regulated according to the vehicle in the
adjacent lane.
This could occur at speeds above about 80 km/h when your vehicle is moving
faster than the vehicle in the adjacent lane on the driver's side. The display
shows the detected vehicle is in the adjacent lane.
Note
Some ACC notifications in the display of the instrument cluster may be hidden
by notifications for other functions. An ACC notification automatically appears
for a brief moment when there is a change in status of the ACC.
Automatic stopping and starting
Read and observe
on page 243 first.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission can decelerate to a standstill and
start moving again using the ACC.
1234Decelerate to a standstill
If a vehicle ahead decelerates to a standstill, the ACC will also decelerate your
vehicle to a standstill.
Starting to drive again after a holding period
As soon as the vehicle ahead starts moving again after a holding period, your
vehicle will also move and the speed will continue to be regulated.
If the vehicle in front starts moving again after a long break, press the acceler-
ator pedal or set the lever to position 
in order to continue control
» page 245 .
Operation overview
Fig. 306
Operating lever
Read and observe
on page 243 first.
Overview of ACC functions operated with the lever » Fig. 3061Activate ACC (regulation deactivated)2Start control (resume) / increase speed by 1 km/h at a time
(sprung position)3Interrupt control (spring-tensioned position)4Deactivate ACC5 Increase speed by 10 km/h at a time6 Decrease speed by 10 km/h at a timeA  Set proximity levelBStart control / reduce speed in increments of 1 km/h
If the lever is set from the position
 directly into the sprung position

the current speed is stored and the control process is started.
245Assist systems

Start controlRead and observe
on page 243 first.
Basic requirements for start of control The ACC is activated.
On vehicles with manual transmission , the second gear or a higher gear is
selected and the current speed is greater than 25 km/h.
On vehicles with automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the D/S
position or in the Tiptronic position.
Start control
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 306 on page 245 the button.
›
or: Set the lever to the sprung position

» Fig. 306 on page 245 .
The ACC takes the current driving speed and performs the control, the warning
light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
If the control is started by moving the lever to the position  and should
the speed be stored already, the ACC adopts this speed and carries out the
control.
Note
If control is started at a speed of less than 30 km/h on vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, the speed of 30 km/h is stored. The speed increases auto-
matically to 30 km/h or is regulated with respect to the speed of the vehicle
ahead.
Stop/resume control
Read and observe
on page 243 first.
Stop control
›
Set the lever into the sprung position 
» Fig. 306 on page 245 .
›
or: apply the brake pedal.
Control stops, the speed remains stored.
Resume control
›
Start control » page 246, Start control .
Note
Control is also stopped when the clutch pedal is held down for longer than 30
s or the TCS is deactivated.Set/change desired speed
Read and observe
on page 243 first.
The desired speed can be set or changed using the control lever » Fig. 306 on
page 245 .
Setting/changing the speed by increments of 10 km/h at a time ( 
) - re-
quirements
The ACC is activated.
Increasing/reducing the speed by increments of 1 km/h at a time ( 
/
-
requirements
The ACC is activated.
Vehicle control takes place.
Changing the speed by adopting the current speed ( ) - requirements
The ACC is activated.
The vehicle is moving at a speed other than that which is stored.
Note
■
If during control the speed is increased by pressing the accelerator, control is
temporarily stopped. Upon releasing the accelerator, control is automatically
resumed.■
If during control the speed is reduced by applying the brake, control is stop-
ped. Control needs to be restarted in order to resume » page 246.
■
If the vehicle is controlled by a lower speed than the stored speed, then 
the current speed is stored by pressing the button again 
and the speed is
reduced in increments of 1 km/h.
Set the clearance level
Read and observe
on page 243 first.
The proximity to the vehicle ahead can be set with the lever » Fig. 306 on
page 245 or in Infotainment » page 244, Settings in Infotainment .
Setting by means of the lever
›
Set the switch  to the spring-tensioned position
 or

» Fig. 306 on
page 245 .
The display of the instrument cluster shows line
2
» Fig. 304 on page 244 ,
which indicates the proximity. 
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Air conditioning (Climatronic)
The air conditioning is controlled so as to save energy. For this reason, for ex-
ample, it may take longer to reach the desired interior temperature in modeNormal
.
Note
■ If a trailer or other accessory is to be connected to the trailer socket, driving
mode Eco
is not available.■
The maximum vehicle acceleration (kick down function) is possible also in
driving mode
Eco
.
Mode
Comfort
Read and observe on page 251 first.
This mode is suitable for driving on roads with poorer surface or for long mo- torway journeys.
Mode
normal
Read and observe on page 251 first.
This mode is suitable for a conventional driving.
Mode
Sports
Read and observe on page 251 first.
This mode is suitable for a sporty driving.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
DCC
The DCC adjusts the chassis for the sporty driving style.
Steering
The power steering is reduced slightly, i.e., the driver needs to exert more
force for steering .
Drive
The vehicle acceleration is more dynamic than in
Normal
mode.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
The acceleration is quicker than in
Normal
mode with distance control
» page 243 .
Headlights with LED lamps
The headlamps adapt to the driving style more dynamically than in mode Nor-mal
» page 68 .
ProActive passenger protection
The first level of protection is deactivated » page 253.
mode
individual
Read and observe on page 251 first.
In the mode
Individual
each system can be set independently » page 253, Indi-
vidual mode
settings
.
Mode
Snow
Read and observe on page 251 first.
The mode is suitable for driving on slippery or snow-covered roads.
The driving profile
Snow
does not allow the automatic transmission to be set to
S mode.
Mode selection and Infotainment display
Fig. 312
Button for selecting the driving mode / Display in Infotainment
screen
Read and observe
on page 251 first.
Procedure for the selection of the driving mode
›
Press the 
» Fig. 312 button.
In Infotainment screen, a running mode menu » Fig. 312 appears. 
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