2009 SKODA YETI technical data

Wheels and Tyres
217
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Changing wheels aroundIf significantly greater wear is present on the front tyres, we recommend changing the front wheels around with the rear wheels as shown in the diagram
⇒fig. 180
. You will
then obtain approximately the
same life for all the tyres.
It may be advantageous to swap the tyres ov
er “crosswise” when certain types of wear
characteristic arise on the running surface of
the tyres (but not in the case of unidirec-
tional tyres). The co-workers of the authorised Škoda Service Partners are extensively familiar with the combination possibilites. We recommend that you change the wheels around every 10 000 km in order to achieve even wear on all wheels and to obtain optimal tyre life.New tyres and wheelsTyres and wheel rims are important design elements. One should therefore use the tyres and wheel rims which have been releas
ed for use by Škoda Auto. They are exactly
matched to the vehicle type and therefore
contribute significantly to good road
holding and safe driving characteristics
⇒
.
Only fit radial tyres of the same type on all 4 wheels, size (rolling circumference) and, if possible, the same tread pattern on one axle. The authorised Škoda Service Partners have
access to the most current information
about which tyres we have rele
ased for use on
your vehicle.
We recommend that you have any work relati
ng to tyres or wheels carried out by an
authorised Škoda Service Partner
. The authorised Škoda Service Partners have all of
the necessary special tools and replacement pa
rts available plus the required specialist
knowledge and are also in a position to pr
operly dispose of the old tyres. A large
number of authorised Škoda Service Partners also have an attractive range of tyres and wheels available. The tyre/wheel combinations which are appr
oved for your vehicle are indicated in
your vehicle documents. Approval and licensing may differ according to the legislation prevailing in individual countries. Proper knowledge of the tyre data makes it easier for you to select the correct type of tyre. Tyres do, for example, have the following
inscription
on their walls:
225 / 50R 17 91 T
What this means is: The following
speed restrictions
apply to tyres.
The date of manufacture
is also stated on the tyre wall (possibly only on the
inside
of
wheel):
DOT ... 45 09...
Fig. 180 Changing wheels around
225
Tyre wi dt h i n mm
50
Height/width ratio in %
R
Code letter for the type of tyre -
Radial
17
Diameter of wheel in inches
91
Load index
T
Speed symbol
Speed symbol
Permissible maximum speed
S
180 km/h
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
V
240 km/h
W
270 km/h
Y
300 km/h
sgg.6.book Page 217 Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:32 PM

Wheels and Tyres
219
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Winter tyres must be mounted on all four
wheels to obtain the best handling charac-
teristics. You must only fit those types of winter tyre
which are approved for your vehicle. The
permissible
sizes of winter tyres
are stated in your vehicle documents. Approvals may
differ because of na
tional legislation.
Please remember that the tyres should be inflated to 20 kPa (0.2 bar) more than is the case for summer tyres
⇒page 215.
Winter tyres no longer offer the same winter performance once the
tyre tread
has
worn down to a depth of about 4 mm. Ageing
also causes winter tyres to lose most of their winter performance properties -
even in cases where the remaining tread depth is still clearly more than 4 mm. Speed restrictions
apply to winter tyres as well as to summer tyres
⇒page 217,
⇒
.
You can fit winter tyres of a lower speed catego
ry to your vehicle provided that you also
do not drive faster than the permissible maximum speed for such tyres, even if the possible maximum speed of your vehicle is
higher. The correspond
ing tyre category
can damage the tyres when exceeding the permissible maximum speed. Please pay attention to the notes if you decide to fit winter tyres
⇒page 215.
You can also fit so-called “all-year tyres” instead of winter tyres. Please contact your specialist garage if there are any points which are not clear who will be able to provide you with information regarding the maximum speed for your tyres.
WARNING
You must on no account drive your car at more than the permissible maximum speed for your winter tyres - risk of an
accident resulting from tyre damage and
loss of control over your car.
For the sake of the environment
Fit your summer tyres on again in good time since summer tyres offer you better grip and handling on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as ar temperatures below 7 °C - the braking distance is shorter, there is
less tyre noise, tyre wear is reduced and
fuel consumption is reduced.
Note
Please observe the various differing legal requirements regarding tyres.Unidirectional tyres*The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by
arrows on the wall of the tyre
. This
indicates the direction of rotation of the tyre,
and it is essential that the tyres are fitted
on to run in this direction. Only then are
the tyres able to provide the optimal proper-
ties in terms of grip, low nois
e, wear-and-tear and aquaplaning.
Should it be necessary to fit on a spare wheel
in exceptional cases with a tyre not dedi-
cated to the running direction or in oppo
site running direction, please adopt a
cautious style of driving as the tyre is no
longer able to provide optimal grip and
handling in such a situation. This particular
ly important on wet roads. Please refer to
the notes
⇒page 224, “Spare wheel*”.
You should have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible and restore the correct direction of rotation on all tyres.Snow chainsWhen driving on wintry roads, snow chains
improve not only traction, but also the
braking performance. The use of snow chains on ve
hicles with front-wheel drive and on vehicles with four-
wheel drive differs. Valid for vehicles with front-wheel drive Snow chains can only be mounted on the front wheels. For technical reasons, it is only permissi
ble to fit snow chains
with the following
wheel/tyre combinations:
Wheel size
Depth (D)
Tyre si z e
6J x 16
50 mm
205/55
7J x 16
45 mm
205/55
6J x 17
45 mm
205/50
sgg.6.book Page 219 Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:32 PM

Accessories, changes and
replacement of parts
221
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and re
placement parts
Škoda vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi- neering. Thus one should not change the co
ndition in which the vehicle was delivered
from the manufacturer without some thought. The following guidelines should be observed
when a vehicle is to be retrofitted with
accessories, have technical ch
anges made to it or a part has to be replaced at some
time in the future.•
Advise should always be obtained from an authorised Škoda Service Partner
before
buying any accessories and
before
making any technical changes
⇒
.
•
This is particularly the case when acce
ssories are bought in a foreign country.
•
Škoda Genuine Accessories and Skoda origin
al parts can be bought from author-
ised Škoda Service Partners who also prof
essionally undertake the assembly of parts
which were purchased there.•
All Škoda original accessories which are listed in the catalogue of original accesso-
ries such as spoilers, transport systems, child seats, etc., are homologized.•
Radios, aerials and other electrical acce
ssories should only be installed by a
specialist garage.•
The guidelines issued by Škoda Auto mu
st be observed when making technical
changes.•
This is to ensure that no technical damage
occurs to the vehicle, that travelling and
operating safety are maintained and that the chnages are permissible. The specialist garages also undertake this work professionally
or refer it to another specialist garage
in special cases. Any damage which is done caused by tech
nical changes made without consulting
a Skoda dealer is exclud
ed from the guarantee.
WARNING
•
We advise you, in your own interest, to only use Škoda Genuine Accessories
and Škoda original parts which have been
expressly approved for use on your
Škoda. Reliability, safety and suitabilii
ty have been established for these Škoda
original parts.•
We cannot guarantee suitability of installation into your vehicle of other
products despite keeping a constant eye
on market developments (also not in
the case where there is an attestation or permission can be produced).Technical changesInterference on the electronic components and their software can lead to operational faults. This interference can also impair no
t directly affected sy
stems because of the
networking of the electronic components. This
means that the operating safety of your
vehicle can be considerably je
opardized, a greater wear of vehicle parts can occur and
finally the vehicle regist
ration documents expire.
We trust that you will understand that Šk
oda Auto cannot be liable for damage
resulting from unprofessional work. We therefore recommend that you have all work carried out using Škoda original parts at authorised Škoda Service Partners.
WARNING
Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofes-sionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident!Vehicles of the group N1The vehicle of the group N1 is a box car
which is designed and manufactured for the
transportation of goods.
WARNING (continued)
sgg.6.book Page 221 Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:32 PM

Breakdown assistance
223
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Breakdown assistanceBreakdown assistanceSpace for first-aid box* and warning triangle*Fig. 181 Placing of the warning tria
ngle / placing of the first-aid box
The warning triangle can be attached to th
e trim panel of the rear wall with rubber
straps
⇒fig. 181
on the left.
The warning triangle, which is included in the equipment with the spare wheel*, can be stowed in a removeable box on
the right next to the spare wheel
⇒page 83.
The first-aid box can be attached to the ri
ght side of the luggage compartment with a
strap
⇒fig. 181
on the right.
If you wish to equip your vehi
cle additionally with a warning triangle or with a first-aid
box, please contact a specialist garage.
Note
Pay attention to the use-by-date of the contents of the first-aid box.Fire extinguisher*The fire extinguisher is attached with st
raps in a holder under the driver seat.
Please read carefully the instructions whic
h are attached to the fire extinguisher.
The fire extinguisher must be checked by
an authorised person or company annually
(please observe the differing legal requirements).
WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is
not correctly attached, in
case of sudden manoeuvres
or an accident it can be “thrown” through the interior compartment and cause injuries.
Note
•
The fire extinguisher must comply with
the relevant and valid legal requirements.
•
Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extinguisher
is used after the expiration date, its
proper function is no longer assured.
•
The fire extinguisher is only supplied in
certain countries within the scope of
delivery.Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 182 Luggage compartment: storage compartment for vehicle tool kit
sgg.6.book Page 223 Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:32 PM

Breakdown assistance
225
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Changing a wheelPreliminary workThe following steps should be carried ou
t before actually changing the wheel.
– If it is necessary to change a wheel, park
the vehicle as far aw
ay as possible from
the traffic flow. The place you choose should be
level
.
–Have
all the occupants get out.
While changing a wheel, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the ro
ad (e.g. behind a crash barrier).
– Apply the
handbrake
firmly.
–Engage
1st gear
or if your vehicle is fitted with
an automatic gearbox, position the
selector lever into position P
.
– If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it. –Take the
vehicle tool kit
⇒page 223 and the
spare wheel*
⇒page 224 out of the
luggage compartment.
WARNING
•
If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights
system and place the warning triangle on
the side of the road at the prescribed
distance from your vehicle while observing all national legal provisions. In this way you are protecting not only yourself but also other road users.•
Never start the engine with the vehicle si
tting on the raised
jack - danger of
suffering injury.
Caution
If you have to change a wheel on a slope first block the opposite wheel with a stone or similar object in order to secure the
vehicle from unexpectedly rolling away.
Note
Comply with the national legal regulations.
Changing a wheelAlways change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible. – Take off the full wheel trim*
⇒page 226 or the caps
⇒page 226.
– In the case of light alloy wheels remove the wheel trim cap
⇒page 227.
– First of all slacken the safety wheel bolt * and afterwards the other wheel bolts
⇒ page 227.
– Jack up the vehicle until the wheel to
be changed is clear of the ground
⇒ page 227.
– Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them
on a clean surface (cloth, paper etc.).
– Take off the wheel. – Fit on the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts slightly.– Lower the car. – Tighten the wheel bolts firmly, alternatel
y and diagonally using the wheel wrench
(crosswise) and last the safety wheel bolt*
⇒page 227.
Note
•
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
•
You must never grease or oil the wheel bolts!
•
When fitting on unidirectiona
l tyres, ensure that the tyres rotate in the correct
direction
⇒page 215.
Subsequent stepsAfter changing the wheel, you mu
st perform the following steps.
– Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.– Stow the replaced wheel in the luggage compartment. –
Check
the
tyre pressure
on the spare wheel just mounted as soon as possible.
sgg.6.book Page 225 Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:32 PM

Breakdown assistance
227
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Wheel trim caps*Pulling off– Carefully remove the wheel tr
im cap using the wire clamp
⇒fig. 185
.
Slackening and tightening wheel bolts Slacken the wheel bolts befo
re jacking up the vehicle.
Slackening wheel bolts– Push the wheel wrench* fully onto the wheel bolt
16).
– Grasp the end of the wrench* and turn the bolt about
one
turn to the left
⇒ fig. 186
.
Tightening wheel bolts– Push the wheel wrench* fully onto the wheel bolt
16).
– Grasp the end of the wrench* and turn the bolt to the right until it is tight.
WARNING
Slacken the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle has not yet been jacked up - risk of an accident!
Note
Apply pressure carefully with your
foot
to the end of the wrench* if it proves difficult
to slacken the bolts. Hold tight on the vehicl
e when doing this and ensure that you have
a steady position.Raise vehicle You have to raise the vehicle with the
lifting jack* in order to be able to
take off the wheel.Position the lifting jack* by selecting the ja
cking point which is closest to the wheel to
be removed
⇒fig. 187
. The jacking point is located directly below the marking on the
plastic cover of the lower sill. – Position the lifting jack* be
low the jacking point and move it up until its claw is
positioned directly below the
vertical web of the lower sill.
16)Use the appropriate adapter for slackening and tightening the safety wheel bolts
⇒page 228.
Fig. 185 Pulling off wheel trim cap on light alloy wheelsFig. 186 Changing a wheel: Slackening wheel bolts
Fig. 187 Changing a wheel: Jacking points for positioning lifting jack
sgg.6.book Page 227 Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:32 PM

Breakdown assistance
229
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Jump-startingInitial stepsYou can use the battery of another vehicle fo
r jump-starting yours if the engine does
not start because the battery on your vehicle
is flat. You will requ
ire jump-start cables
for this purpose. Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The
capacity
(Ah) of the battery
supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of the discharged battery in your vehicle. Jump-start cables Only use jump-start cables which have an
adequately large cross-section and insu-
lated terminal clamps. Plea
se pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions.
Positive cable -
colour coding in the
majority of cases red.
Negative cable -
colour coding in the
majority of cases black.
WARNING
•
A discharged battery may already freeze
at temperatures just below 0°C. In
case of frozen battery carry out no jump-starting - risk of explosion!•
Please pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the
engine compartment
⇒page 204, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Note
•
There must not be any contact between
the two vehicles otherwise current may
flow as soon as the negati
ve terminals are connected.
•
The discharged battery must be properly
connected to the system of the vehicle.
•
Switch off any mobile phone, pay attention
to the instructions for use of the mobile
phone in such a situation.•
We recommend purchasing jump-start cabl
es from Škoda Service Partners as a
Škoda original accessory or from retailers who sell branded batteries.
Start engineIt is important to connect the jump-start cables in the correct order.Connecting positive terminals– Attach one end to the positive terminal
⇒fig. 189
of the discharged battery
.
– Attach the other end to the positive te
rminal of the battery supplying the power
.
Connecting negative term
inal and engine block
– Attach one end to the negative termin
al of the battery supplying the power .
– Attach the other end to a solid metal
part which is connected firmly to the
engine block, or to the engine block itself.
Starting the engine– Start the engine of the vehicle providing
current and run the engine at idling speed.
– Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. – Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it does not start right
away and wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
– Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the
reverse order
they were
connected up.
Fig. 189 Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle: A - flat vehicle battery, B - battery providing current
A1
AA
A2
AB
A3
AB
A4
sgg.6.book Page 229 Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:32 PM

Breakdown assistance
231
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Front towing eye The towing eye is stored in the box for the vehicle tool kit.Fig. 190 Front bumper: Removing the cover / installing the towing eye– Press on the upper half of the cover in direction of arrow
⇒fig. 190
.
– Pull the cover out of the front bumper. – Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise down to the stop
⇒fig. 190
and tighten up
using the wheel wrench (push the wheel wrench through eye).
– In order to reinstall the cover after screwing out the towing eye, first of all insert the
upper part of the cover and then press in the lower part. The cover must engage firmly.
Rear towing eyeFig. 191 Rear bumper: Removing the
cover / installing the towing eye
– Press on the upper half of the cover in direction of arrow
⇒fig. 191
.
– Take the cover out of the rear bumper
⇒fig. 191
.
– Screw in the towing eye anti
clockwise down to the stop
⇒fig. 191
and tighten up
using the wheel wrench (push the wheel wrench through eye).
– In order to reinstall the cover after screwing
out the towing eye, first of all insert the
upper part of the cover and then press in
the lower part. The cover must engage
firmly.
Towing in a vehicle fitted with a manual gearboxPlease refer to the notes
⇒page 230.
The vehicle can be towed in with a tow bar
or a tow rope or with the front or rear
wheels raised. The maximum towing speed is
50 km/h
.
Towing of a vehicle with an automatic gearboxPlease refer to the notes
⇒page 230.
The car can be towed in with a tow bar or
a tow rope. Refer at the same time to the
following guidelines:•
Move
selector lever into N
.
•
The maximum towing speed is
50 km/h
.
•
The maximum permissible towing distance is
50 km
. The gear oil pump does not
operate when the engine is not running; th
e gearbox would not be adequately lubri-
cated at higher speeds and over longer towing distance.
Note
The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if th
e towing distance is greater than 50 km.
Towing a vehicle with four-wheel drivePlease refer to the notes
⇒page 230.
A1
A1
sgg.6.book Page 231 Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:32 PM