How to Operate the Reverse Gear in a Skoda?
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Insert the car key and turn it to the ON position, then start the car. After starting the car, hold the handbrake lever and press the button to release the handbrake. Hold the gear shift lever and shift to the "R" position. After shifting, gently press the accelerator to perform the reverse operation. If any situation arises, press the brake immediately.
I've been driving a ŠKODA for several years, and the reverse gear operation is actually quite simple, but it depends on whether you have a manual or automatic transmission. For manual transmissions, I remember with my Octavia manual, you need to first press the clutch pedal, then move the gear lever to the reverse position—usually you'll feel a push-down action or a slight pull to the right before pushing back. For automatics like the Kodiaq, you need to press the brake pedal and shift from P to R; sometimes you don’t even need to press the button, just move it directly. Either way, I always make sure the car is completely stopped, my foot is on the brake, and I check for obstacles around before operating—safety first. When reversing, the car will move back slowly, which might make beginners nervous, but with a few practices, it becomes natural. Sometimes manual cars don’t shift smoothly, which could be due to the clutch not being fully pressed—don’t force it to avoid damaging the car.
