2009 SKODA YETI Owner's Manual

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Driving style Fast cornering, sharp acceleration and brak
ing (squealing tyres) increase wear-and-
tear on your tyres. Balancing wheels The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. There are a wide range of influences when driving which may result in an imbalance
and which makes themselves felt through
vibration in the steering. You should have the wheels rebalanced si
nce any imbalance increases wear-and-tear
on the steering, the suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted and each time a tyre is repaired. Wheel alignment errors Incorrect wheel alignment at the front and re
ar will not only increase wear-and-tear on
the tyres but will also has an adverse effect on vehicle safety. Contact your specialist garage if you notice any unusual tyre wear.
WARNING
•
If the inflation pressure is too low,
the tyre must perform a greater flexing
work. At higher speeds the tyre will warm up as a result of this. This can result in tread separation and even a tyre blowout.•
Immediately replace the damaged rims or tyres.
•
Tyres which are 6 years old or more should only be fitted in exceptional
cases and when adopting an approp
riately cautious style of driving.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres which are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Wear indicatorsThe base of the tread of the original tyres has wear indicators 1.6 mm high, installed at right angles to the direction of travel. These
wear indicators are lo
cated at 6 - 8 points
depending on the make and are evenly spaced around the circumference of the tyre ⇒ fig. 179
. Markings on the walls of the tyres
through the letters “TWI”, triangular
symbols or other symbols identify th
e position of the wear indicators.
A re m a i n i n g t re a d o f j u s t 1 .6 m m , m e a s u re d i n t h e g ro o v e s o f t he tre a d n e x t t o th e w e a r indicators, means that your tyres have
reached their legally permissible minimum
tread depth.
WARNING
•
You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down
. The legally permissible minimum tread
depth should be observed.•
Worn tyres do not provide the necessary adhesion to the road surface at
high speeds on wet roads. One could experience “aquaplaning” (uncontrolled movements of the vehicle - “swimming” on a wet road surface).
Fig. 179 Tyre tread with wear indicators
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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
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means, for example, that the tyre was ma
nufactured in the 45th week of the year 2009.
Any
spare wheel
which differs from the tyres fitted to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or
low-profile tyres) should only be used for a short time in the event of a puncture and when adopting an appropriately cautious styl
e of driving. It should be replaced as
quickly as possible by a normal wheel.
WARNING
•
Only use those tyres or wheel rims
which have been approved for your
model of Škoda Auto vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction will adversely affect the road safety of your vehicle - risk of accident! Approval and licencing of your vehicle on public roads ma
y also become vo
id as a result.
•
You must on no account drive at a high
er speed than is permissible for your
tyres - risk of an accident resulting from tyre damage and loss of control over your vehicle.•
Tyres which are 6 years old or more should only be fitted in exceptional
cases and when adopting an approp
riately cautious style of driving.
•
Never fit tyres which have already b
een used without having adequate
knowledge of their previous history. Tyre
s age even if they have not been used
at all or only very little. A spare tyre must only be used in exceptional cases and only then when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving.•
Do not, where possible, replace individu
al tyres but at least replace them on
both wheels of a given axle at the same time. Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread depth to the front wheels.
For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of in conf
ormity with the appropriate regulations.
Note
It is not normally possible to
fit wheels from other models of cars for technical reasons.
This may also apply
in certain circumstances to the wheels of the same type of
vehicle.
Wheel boltsWheels and
wheel bolts
are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time you
fit other wheels - e.g. light alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres - you must therefore also use the matching wheel bolts of the corr
ect length and shape of spherical cap. This
is essential to ensure that the wheels are tightly fitted and that the brake system oper- ates properly. If you retrofit
wheel trims
(or have this done), please
also ensure that an adequate
flow of air remains assured for cooling the brake system. The authorised Škoda Service Partners are instructed in the technical possibilities which exist regarding converting or retrofitting tyres, wheels and wheel trims.
WARNING
•
In case of incorrect treatment of the
wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen when
the car is moving - risk of accident!•
The wheel bolts must be clean and must
turn easily. However, they must
never be treated with grease or oil.•
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a
too low tightening torque, the rim can
lossen when the car is moving - risk of accident! A tightening torque which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rims.
Caution
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy wheels is 120 Nm.Winter tyresThe handling of your vehicle will be signi
ficantly improved when driving on wintry
roads if you fit winter tyres. Summer tyres do not offer the same grip on ice, snow and at temperatures below 7 °C because of thei
r construction (width, rubber blend, tread
pattern). This particularly applies
to vehicles which
are equipped with
low-profile
tyres
or high-speed tyres
(code index H or V on wall of tyre).
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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
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Valid for vehicles wi
th four-wheel drive
Snow chains can be used on the front wheels
as on vehicles with front-wheel drive.
⇒ page 219, “Valid for vehicles
with front-wheel drive”.
In order to increase the traction (start-up pr
operties), the use of snow chains is also
technically permissible on the
rear axle (this means on the front and rear axle at the
same time) for the following wheel/tyre combinations: The use of snow chains is only
technically permissible on the rear axle for the following
standard wheel/tyre combinations: When fitting snow chains on the front and rear axle at the same time, the maximum speed is limited to
50 km/h
.
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than
12 mm
.
Remove the
full wheel trims
if you wish to fit snow chains to the wheels.
Take note of the various national legal provisions regarding the maximum permissible speed of the vehicle fitted with snow chains and the limit of the maximum speed which is recommended by the manufac
turer of the snow chains.
WARNING
Please pay attention to the information in the supplied fitting instructions of the snow chain manufacturer.
Caution
You must take the chains off as soon as you
drive on roads which are free of snow. They
adversely affect the handling
of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rapidly
destroyed.
Note
We recommend that you use snow chains
from the Škoda genuine accessories.
Wheel size
Depth (D)
Ty re s i z e
6J x 16
50 mm
205/55
7J x 16
45 mm
205/55
6J x 17
45 mm
205/50
Wheel size
Depth (D)
Ty re s i z e
7J x 16
45 mm
215/60
7J x 17
45 mm
225/50
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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)
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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
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