2009 SKODA YETI ignition

Automatic gearbox DSG*
122
Caution
•
The double clutch on the automatic gear
box DSG is equipped
with an overload
protection. If you make use of
the uphill function on a vehicle which is stationary or
driving slowly uphill, it will result in an
increase of thermal stress of the clutches.
•
In the event that they overheat, the warning light
 and a warning text
⇒page 38
appear in the information display*. In such a case bring the vehicle to a stop, switch off the engine and wait until the warning light and the warning go out - risk of gearbox damage! You can continue the trip as soon as the warning light and the warning go out.Selector lever positionsFig. 123 Selector lever / informatio
n display: Selector lever positions
The current selector lever position is indica
ted in the information display of the instru-
ment cluster
⇒fig. 123
on the right. In the positions
D and
S the gear you have already
engaged will be additionally displayed on the display. - Parklock The driven wheels are locked me
chanically in this position.
The Parklock must only be engage
d when the vehicle is stationary
⇒
.
If you wish to move the selector lever into
or out of this position, you must press the
Shiftlock button in the handle of the select
or lever and at the same time depress the
brake pedal. If the battery is used, the selector lever cannot be moved out of the position
P.
- Reverse gear Reverse gear must only be engaged when
the vehicle is stationary and the engine
idling
⇒
.
The brake pedal must be depressed and at
the same time the Shiftlock must be
pressed, if you wish to obtain the selector lever positions
R, P or N.
When the ignition is switched on an
d the selector lever is in position
R, the reverse
lights will come on. - Neutral The transmission is in Neutral in this position. The brake pedal must be depressed (if the le
ver is in its position for longer than 2
seconds) in order to move the se
lector lever out of the position
N into the position
D
or R, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicl
e travelling at less than 5 km/hour or on
a stationary vehicle. - Position for driving forward When the selector lever is in this position, the forward gears are shifted up and down automatically in line with engine load, vehicle speed and the dynamic shift programme. You must depress the brake pedal if you wish to move into position
D from
N when the
vehicle is travelling at less th
an 5 km/hour or is stationary
⇒
.
In certain circumstances (e.g.
when driving in mountainous regions or when towing a
trailer) it may be beneficial to
select the manual shift programme
⇒page 124 for a
short time in order to adapt the gearbox
ratios manually to the driving situations.
- Position for sporty style of driving Shifting up later into a higher gear makes it
possible to fully exploit the power potential
of the engine. The gearbox also then shifts down at higher engine speeds as in the posi-tion
D.
The Shiftlock on the selector lever grip mu
st be pressed when moving the selector
lever out of the position
D into the position
S.
AP
ARANADAS
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
•
Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of an
accident!•
When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary to
hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever (except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely interrupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle creeps. •
You must on no account unintentionally operate the throttle (e.g. by hand
from the engine compartment) if a driv
e position is engaged when the car is
stationary. The vehicle would otherwise
immediately start of
f - also when the
handbrake is firmly applied - risk of an accident!•
You must move the selector lever into position P and firmly apply the hand-
brake first before you or any other person opens the bonnet and starts working on the engine when it is running - risk of
accident! It is also essential to observe
all warnings
⇒page 204, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Selector lever lockAutomatic selector lever lock

With the ignition on, the selector lever is locked when it is in the positions
P and
N. You
must first of all depress the brake pedal in or
der to move the selector lever out of this
position. The warning light
 ⇒page 35 lights up in the instrument cluster as a
reminder for the driver when the selector lever is in position
P and
N.
A time delay element ensures that the selector lever is not blocked when rapidly switching over the position
N (e.g. from
R to D). This does, for example, allow one to
seesaw out a stuck vehicle. The selector lever lo
ck will click into place if the lever is in
the
N position for more than 2 seconds without the brake pedal being pressed.
The selector lever lock is only active if the
vehicle is stationary or
moving at speed of
less than 5 km/hour. The lock is swit
ched off automatically into position
N when the
car is travelling at a higher speed. Shiftlock button The Shiftlock button in the hand
le of selector lever prevents certain selector lever posi-
tions being engaged inadvertently. The selector lever lock is cancelled when you press the Shiftlock button.
Keylock - Ignition key withdrawal lock You can only withdraw the ignition key after
switching off the ignition if the selector
lever is in position
P. If the ignition key is withdrawn,
the selector lever is blocked in
position
P.
Kickdown function The kickdown function provides you with maximum acceleration power.Fully depressing the a
ccelerator pedal allows the kickdown function to be activated in
the desired driving program. This function has precedence over the driving programme and serves for maximum accelerati
on of the vehicle when exploiting the
maximum power potential of the engine wi
thout taking into account the current
selector lever position (
D, S or Tiptronic
). The gearbox shifts down to one or several
gears in line with the driving state and the vehicle accelerates. The gearbox does not shift up into the highest gear until the en
gine has reached its maximum revolutions for
this gear range.
WARNING
Please note that using the kickdown f
unction can result in the driven wheels
spinning on a smooth or slippery road surface - risk of skidding!Dynamic shift programmeThe automatic gearbox of your vehicle is
controlled electronically. Shifting up and
down through the gears is performed automatically on the basis of pre-defined driving programmes. Adopting a
moderate style of driving
will cause the gearbox to select the most
economical driving programme. Shifting up into a higher gear as soon as possible and shifting down as late as po
ssible will have a favourable effect on your fuel consump-
tion. Adopting a
sporty style of driving
with rapid movements of the accelerator pedal
combined with sharp acceleration and freque
nt changes in speed, exploiting the top
speed of the car or depressing the accele
rator pedal (kickdown function), will cause
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•
Is the telephone switched on?
•
Is the PIN code entered?
WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully responsible for road safety. Use the teleph
one system only to such an extent, so
that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time.
Caution
Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter du
ring the call can lead to interruption of
the connection. When taking out the mobile phone, the connection to the factory-fitted antenna is interrupted, this reduces the quality of the transmitting and receiving signal. The charging of the mobile phone battery is also interrupted.
Note
•
Please also refer to the additional instructions
⇒page 129, “Mobile phones and
two-way radio systems”.•
Should you have any questions, please
contact an authorised Škoda Service
Par tner.Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth
® technology serves as cableless connection of a mobile
phone to a hands-free sy
stem of your vehicle.
In order to connect a mobile phone with Bluetooth
® to the hands-free system, it is
necessary to adapt the phone and the hands-free system to each other. Detailed infor- mation on this is provided in the operatin
g instructions of your mobile phone. The
following steps must be carried out for the connection: – Switch on the ignition.– Select Bluetooth
® on the mobile phone and select the menu with which the
mobile phone searches for suitable Bluetooth
® devices.
– If the hands-free system on the display of the mobile phone announces
Skoda
UHV
, enter the PIN°
1234
within 30 seconds and wait, until the connection is estab-
lished.
12)
While connecting the mobile phone with th
e hands-free system by means of Blue-
tooth
®, no other phone can be connected with the hands-free system via Bluetooth
®.
Up to three mobile phones
can be connected to the hand
s-free system by means of
Bluetooth
®, whereby only one mobile phone can communicate via Bluetooth
® with
the hands-free system. If a fourth mobile phone is connected to the handsfree-system, then the telephone, which has not been used together with the handsfree system via Bluetooth
® for the longest peri
od, is disconnected.
Establish Bluetooth
® connection
After switching on the ignition, the Bluet
ooth connection is auto
matically established
for the already adapted mobile phone
12). Check on the mobile
unit if the automatic
connection was established. Disconnect Bluetooth
® connection
After withdrawing the ignition key, the Bluetooth
® connection is disconnected.
WARNING
In the event of air transport, the Bluetooth
® function of the handsfree-system
must be switched off
by a specialist garage!
Note
•
Not valid for all mobile phones which enable a communication via Bluetooth
®.
You can ask at a Škoda Service Partner if
your telephone is compatible with the
universal telephone preinstallation GSM II.•
Note that the range of the Bluetooth
® connection to the ha
ndsfree-system is
limited to the vehicle interior. The range is
dependent on local factors, e.g. obstacles
between the devices and interferences with othe
r devices. If your mobile phone is e.g.
12)Some mobile phones have a menu, in which the authorization for establishing a Bluetooth
®
connection is performed via the input of a code. If the input for the authorization is necessary, it must always be performed when re-e
stablishing the Bluetooth connection.
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Enter PIN codeA PIN code must be entered before operating the system. – Press the PTT button. – Give the command
ENTER PIN/PIN CODE
after the signal tone.
After this command the PIN code can be entered. The entry of the PIN code is only possible if:•
the ignition is switched on;
•
the mobile phone is in the mount;
•
the mobile phone is switched on.
Notes for entering the PIN code•
When entering a PIN code with more
than 8 digits, the system indicates “
The PIN
is too long
”.
•
When entering an incorrect PIN code, the system indicates “
The PIN is incorrect
”.
•
If the incorrect PIN code has been entered three times consecutively, the card is
blocked. With the aid of the personal unbl
ocking code PUK (Personal Unblock Key), the
SIM card can be unblocked.
The unblocking code can only be entered via the phone
keypad and not through the voice control.
Voice commands for operating the phone
phone book
Activity
SAVE/STORE
NAMES/NAME/NUMBER
After this command a name
with its telephone number
can be stored in the phone phone book.
SELECT NAMES/NAME
After this command a telephone number which was stored under its given name in the phone phone book can be selected.
DELETE NAMES/NAME
After this command a name in the phone phone book can be erased.
LISTEN TO/PLAY PHONE-
BOOK
After this command you ca
n listen-in to the phone
phone book.
DELETE PHONEBOOK
After this command the comp
lete phone phonebook or
one of the stored names can be erased.
Other possible com-
mands
Activity
DIAL
The telephone number is selected.
STORE
In addition to the name in the phone book, which is selected on the information display, a voice recording is stored to select with the help of the voice commands or the entered PIN code.
REPEAT
The entered name or the digits are repeated. Then the system requests with voice response “
please proceed
”
the entry of further digits or commands.
BACK
The entered name or the last entered order of digits is erased. Previously entered groups of digits are repeated. Then the system requests with voice response “
please
proceed
” the entry of further digits or commands.
DELETE
All entered digits are erased. Then the system requests with voice response “
The number is deleted. The
number please
” the entry of further digits or com-
mands.
CANCEL
The dialogue is ended.
Other possible com-
mands
Activity
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Airbag systemDescription of the airbag systemGeneral information on the airbag systemThe front airbag system is complementary to
the three-point seat belts and offers addi-
tional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and passenger in the event of a frontal collision. In the case of a violent side cr
ash, the side* and head airbags* reduce the risk of inju-
ries to the occupants on the side of the collision
⇒
.
The airbag system is only functional af
ter the ignition has been switched on.
The operational readiness of the airbag syst
em is monitored electronically. The airbag
warning light comes on for a few seconds each time the ignition is switched on. The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) consists of:•
an electronic control unit,
•
the front airbags for the driver and front passenger,
•
driver's knee airbag*,
•
front side airbags*,
•
Rear side airbags*,
•
head airbags*,
•
an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster,
•
a front passenger airbag switch
⇒page 154,
•
an indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag in the middle of the
dash panel
⇒page 154.
A fault in the airbag system exists if:•
the airbag indicator light does not light up when the ignition is switched on,
•
the warning light does not go out after about 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,•
the airbag indicator light goes out and come
s on again after the ignition is switched
on,
•
the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving,
•
the airbag indicator light showing a swit
ched-off front passen
ger airbag in the
middle of the dash panel flashes.
WARNING
•
To enable the occupants of a vehicle
to be protected with the greatest
possible effect when the airbag is
deployed, the front seats must be
⇒ page 138, “Correct seated position” co
rrectly adjusted to match the body
size of the occupant.•
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.•
Have the airbag system checked immediat
ely by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a
risk of the airbag not bein
g activated in the event of
an accident.•
No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.
•
It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.•
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one acci-
dent. The airbag system must then be re
placed if the airbag has been deployed.
•
The airbag system needs no main
tenance during its working life.
•
If you sell your car, please hand over the complete vehicle documentation to
the new owener. Please note that the documents relating to the possibility of deactivating the front passenger airbag are also part of the vehicle documents!•
If the vehicle or individual parts of
the airbag system are scrapped, it is
essential to observe the relevant safety
precautions. Specialist garages are
familiar with these regulations.•
When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to
comply with the national legal requirements.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
When are the airbags deployed?The airbag system is designed in such a wa
y that the driver and front passenger airbag
are deployed in the event of a
violent frontal collision
.
In the case of a
violent side collision
, the side airbag* on the side of the vehicle at
which the collision occurs, is deployed to
gether with the relevant head airbag*.
In special cases, the front as well as th
e relevant side and head airbags may be
deployed together. The airbags
are not deployed
in the case of
minor
frontal and side collisions, in the
case of rear-end collisi
ons and vehicle rollover.
Deployment factors It is not possible to state globally which
deployment conditions apply to the airbag
system in every situation as the circumstances which exist in the case of accidents vary greatly. An important role in
this case is pl
ayed by factors such as the type of object
against which the vehicle impacts (hard, soft
), the angle of impact, the relative speed
during the accident etc. A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which occurs during a collision. The control unit analyses
the nature of the collision and activates the
relevant restraint system. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control unit, the airbags are no
t deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe
damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident. The airbags are not deployed if:•
ignition is switched off;
•
a minor frontal collision;
•
a minor side collision;
•
a rear-end collision;
•
rollover of the vehicle.Note
•
A grey white, non harmful gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is perfectly
normal and is not an indicati
on of a fire in the vehicle.
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed: − the interior lighting comes on (if the swit
ch for the interior light is in the door
contact position); − the hazard warning li
ght is switched on;
− all the doors are unlocked; − the fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
Front airbagsDescription of the front airbags The airbag system is not a su
bstitute for the seat belt!
Fig. 137 Driver airbag in th
e steering wheel / front passenger airbag in the dash panel
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel
⇒fig. 137
on the left. The
front airbag for the front passenger is housed in the dash panel above the storage compartment
⇒fig. 137
on the right. The installation positions are each marked with
the “AIRBAG” logo. The front airbag system, in combination with
three-point safety belts, offers additional
protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger in the event of a frontal collision of major severity
⇒page 148.
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat
belt, but is part of the complete passive
vehicle safety concept.
Please note that an airbag can only offer you optimal
protection in combination with a seat belt which is fastened
.
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being deployed. When the deployed head
airbag is inflated, parts of the acces-
sories fitted may in certain circumstances be thrown into the interior of the car and cause injuries to the occupants
⇒page 221, “Accessories, changes and
replacement of parts”.•
Any work on the head airbag system
including installing and removing
system components because
of other repair work (e.g. removing headliner)
must only be carried out by a specialist garage.Deactivating an airbagDeactivating airbags If any airbags have been deactivated, switch them on again as soon as possible so that they are able to again provide their proper protection.There is the technical means installed within your vehicle to switch off the front, side* or head* airbag (take out of commission). This is why you should have the deactivation
of the airbags carried out by a specialist
garage. On vehicles equipped with the switch for de
activation of the airbags, you can deacti-
vate the front passenger airbag
by means of this switch
⇒page 154.
Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if:•
Yo u m u s t i n
exceptional cases
use a child seat on the front passenger seat where
the child is seated with its back to the dire
ction of travel (in some countries this must
be in the direction of travel due to other legal regulations applying)
⇒page 156,
“Important safety information regarding the use of child safety seats”;•
you are not able to maintain the distance
of at least 25 cm between middle of
steering wheel and chest, despite the driver seat being correctly adjusted;•
special attachments are required in the ar
ea of the steering wheel because of a
physical disability;•
you have installed other seats (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags).
Monitoring the airbag system The functionality of the airbag system is al
so monitored electronically when one airbag
has been switched off. If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment:•
The warning light for the airbag system li
ghts up for 4 seconds after switching on
the ignition and then flashes for 12 seco
nds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
Front passenger airbags sw
itched off using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in storage compartmen
t on the front passenger side:
•
the airbag indicator light in the instrume
nt cluster comes on for about 4 seconds
each time the igniti
on is switched on;
•
switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the lighting
up of the yellow indicator light in display

 
  ⇒fig. 145
.
Note
A specialist garage will be able to advise you whether national legislation in your country allows airbags in
your vehicle to be deactivated, and which ones.
Switch for the front passenger airbagFig. 145 Storage compartment: Switch for the
front passenger airbag / indicator light for a
switched off front seat passenger airbagThe front passenger airbag is deactivated with the switch.
WARNING (continued)
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Deactivating an airbag– Switch off the ignition. – Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position (
OFF
) ⇒fig. 145
.
– Check whether the yellow airbag indicator light in display

 
 
in the middle of the dash panel lights up when the ignition is turned on
⇒fig. 145
.
Switching on an airbag– Switch off the ignition. – Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position (
ON
) ⇒fig. 145
.
– Check whether the yellow airbag indicator light in display

 
 
in the middle of the dash panel lights up when the ignition is turned on
⇒fig. 145
.
The warning light
  goes out 65 seconds after th
e ignition is switched on.
The airbag should only be switched off under exceptional circumstances
⇒page 154.
Indicator light in display

 
  (airbag switched off)
The airbag indicator ligh
t is located in the middle of the dash panel
⇒fig. 145
.
If the front passenger airbag is
switched off
, the warning light comes on about 4
seconds after the ignition is switched on. There is a system fault present in the airbag switch off
⇒
if the indicator light
flashes.
Please have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.WARNING
•
The driver is responsible
for whether the airbag is switched on or switched
off.•
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for the airbag deactivation.•
If the yellow indicator light in display

 
  (airbag
switched off) flashes:
− Front passenger airbag is not deployed in the event of an accident! − It is also important to have the system inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
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