2010 SKODA YETI boot

Seats and Stowage
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Roof rackRoof railPay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on
the roof of your vehicle:
A special roof luggage rack system was de veloped for the vehicle, that is why you
should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.
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The roof rail is the basis for a complete roof luggage rack system. Separate addi-
tional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf-
boards, skis and boats.
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The basic version of the roof luggage ra ck system and further components are
obtainable as accessories from the authorised Škoda Service Partners.Caution
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If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then any
damage which may result to your car is no t covered by the warranty agreements. It is
therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof
luggage rack system.
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Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.
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On vehicles with a panorama roof, make su re that the tilted panorama roof does
not strike any items which are transported.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag resu lts in a higher fuel consumption.Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof lu ggage rack system. The maximum permissible
roof load (including roof rack system) of 100 kg and the maximum permissible total
weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of th e permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carr ying capacity. The load transported on the roof luggage
rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting instructions.
WARNING
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The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
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You must on no account exceed the pe rmissible roof load, the permissible
axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
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Please note that the handling proper ties of your vehicle change when you
transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity an d the increased wind attack area - risk
of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of
the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Fig. 78 Roof rail
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Seats and Stowage
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Removeable through-loading bag*The removeable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting
skis.Loading– Open a rear side door of the vehicle.
– Fold the backrest of the middle seat forwards page 74.
– Place the empty removeable through-load ing bag in the gap between the front and
rear seats in such a way that the end of the bag with the zip lies in the luggage
compartment.
– Open the boot lid.
– Push the skis into the removeable through-loading bag from the luggage compart- ment  .
– Close the removeable through-loading bag with the zip.Securing– Pull the securing belt with both lock to ngues out of the pocket of the removeable
through-loading bag.
– Insert the lock tongues fig. 98 in the belt locks of the rear middle seat belt
, first of all on the one side and then on the other side.
– Place the securing belt in the middle of the skis between the heel and the tip of the
bindings and pull the secu ring belt tight at the free end of the belt .
WARNING
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After placing the skis into the remove able through-loading bag, you must
secure it with the securing belt .
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The securing belt must hold the skis tight.
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Ensure that the securing belt for skis grasps the middle between the tip and
the heel element of the bi nding (see also imprint on the removeable through-
loading bag).Note
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The removeable through-loading bag is foreseen for two pairs of skis. The total
weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 10 kg.
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You must put the skis and the sticks in the removeable through-loading bag with
the tips facing the rear.
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If there are several pairs of skis in the removeable through-loading bag, ensure that
the bindings are positioned at the same height.
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The removeable through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
when moist.
Fig. 98 Securing the removeable
through-loading bag
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Driving and the Environment
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Embankment angle (front and rear)
Transition from the horizontal plane to an upward slope or from a downward slope
back to the plane. The angle indication determines the angle at which you can drive the
vehicle down the embankment, at a slow speed, without the bumper or the under-
body of the vehicle touching the ground.
Slope angle
The difference of altitude (upward slope) which is overcome on a stretch of road of 100
m, is indicated in percentage or degrees, i. e the gradiant at which the vehicle can climb
a hill on its own (among other things, depe nding on the road surface and the engine
power).
Ground clearance
The distance between the road surface and the deepest point of the vehicle under-
body.
Ramp angle
The angle indication determines the angle at which you can drive the vehicle over a
ramp, at a slow speed, without the underbody of the vehicle touching the ramp edge.
WARNING
When exceeding the maximum value given in the table page 245, “Angle (in
degree)”, this can result in serious inju ries and/or vehicle damage. All of the
data was determined on flat, firm and no n-slip road surfaces as well as under
dry weather conditions. There are no id eal off-road conditions. Therefore,
never completely go according to the maximum values, but always leave a
safety margin.Useful utensilsMany items can be very useful wh en driving off-road, for example:
compass and maps,
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torch and spare batteries,
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mobile phone or CB radio,
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tow bar or tow rope with sufficient tear strength,
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electrically driven tyre pump for connect ing to the 12-volt power outlet of the
vehicle,
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a blanket and rubber boots,
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snow chains,
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a timber plank which is approximately 4 cm thick and about 1 metre long can be
used as a traction aid when the vehicle is stuck or as a base for the lifting jack,
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additional tools and a folding yardstick or a measuring tape,
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spare wheel and tyre repair kit,
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shovel.
Safe off-road drivingAdopt a correct seated position and always fa sten the seat belt correctly. Make sure
that your front passenger and your passengers seated on the rear seats always fasten
their seat belts correctly.
When driving off-road, it is perhaps more useful to adopt a slightly different seated
position. Depending on the terrain, an incr eased force may be required to turn the
steering wheel because the force is transferred from the front wheels to the steering
wheel. You must be seated in such a way that you have good front visibility, especially
when driving uphill or downhill. You must never be seated in such a way that the
distance between your chest and the midd le of the airbag cover is less than 25 cm
 page 148.
Under no circumstances must you drive off-ro ad with high heels, slippery or open
shoes. You should wear shoes which fit your feet well and allow you to get a feel for the
pedals.
WARNING
Observe the important guidelines page 179.Before driving off-road
Make sure the tyres are suitable for the pl anned off-road journey. Be fore you dri ve
through difficult terrain, equip yo ur vehicle with off-road tyres.
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle
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Do not use window leathers which you have us ed to polish the vehicle body to dry off
the windows. Residues of preservatives in the window leather can dirty the window
and reduce visibility.
Do not affix any stickers over the inside of the rear window to avoid damage to the
heating elements of the rear window heater .
We recommend using a preserva tive from Škoda genuine accessories offered by your
Škoda dealer.
Caution
Never remove snow or ice from the glass parts with warm or hot water - risk of forma-
tion of cracks in the glass!The headlight lensesPlease do not use any aggressi ve cleaning or chemical solvent products for cleaning
the front headlights - risk of damage to the plastic lenses. Please use soap and clean
warm water.
Caution
Never wipe the headlights dry and do not use any sharp objects for cleaning the plastic
lenses, this may result in damage to the protective paintwork and consequently in
formation of cracks on the headlight lenses, e.g through effect of chemical products.Door and window sealsThe rubber seals on the doors, boot lid, bonnet and windows remain supple and last
longer if you treat them from time to time with a rubber care product (e.g. with a spray
with silicone-free oil). You also avoid premature wear of the seals and prevent leakages
in this way. It is also easier to open the doors. Rubber seals which are well cared for also
do not stick together in cold winter weather.Locking cylinderWe recommend that you use the spray from Škoda original accessories with regreasing
and anticorrosive effect for de-icing locking cylinders.
Note
When washing your vehicle, ensure that as little water as possible gets into the locking
cylinders.WheelsSteel wheels
You should also thoroughly wash the wheels and wheel trims when giving your vehicle
its regular wash. This prevents any brake dust, dirt and road salt from sticking to the
wheel hubs. You can remove stubborn brake abrasion adhering to the wheels with an
industrial cleaner. Touch up any damage to the paintwork on the wheels before rust is
able to form.
Light alloy wheels
Regular care of light alloy wh eels is necessary in order to retain their decorative
appearance over long periods. It is particul arly important to remove regularly any road
salt and brake abrasion from light alloy wheels, otherwise the light metal will suffer.
Wash thoroughly and then treat the wheels with a protective product for light alloy
wheels which does not cont ain any acidic components. We recommend to apply a
hard wax layer onto the wheel hubs every three months. You must not use any prod-
ucts which cause abrasion when treating the wheel hubs. Any damage to the paint
layer on the wheel hubs must be touched up immediately.
We recommend using a preservative from Šk oda genuine accessories offered by your
Škoda dealer.
WARNING
One should remember when cleaning th e wheels that moisture, ice and road
salt may adversely affect braking ef ficiency - risk of an accident!
Note
Severe layers of dirt on the wheels can also result in wheel imbalance. This may show
itself in the form of a wheel vibration which is transmitted to the steering wheel which,
in certain circumstances, can cause premature wear of the steering. This means it is
necessary to remove the dirt.
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Fuses and light bulbs
240
– Remove the rubber protective cap page 238, fig. 188 .
– Unplug plug .
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture by turning in direction of arrow and insert a new one in the reverse procedure.
– Insert the protective cap.Rear light unitFig. 194 Removing the rear light uni t / disconnecting the plug connection– Open the boot lid.
– Unscrew the light with the aid of the Torx wrench from the vehicle tool kit. The
shorter side of the wrench is used for loosening the screws and the longer side for
screwing the screws out completely fig. 194 .
– Grasp the light at the top and bottom pa rt and pull it slightly to the rear.
– Disconnect the plug connection by pressi ng the catches in direction of arrow
and by pulling them in direction of arrow fig. 194 .
Changing light bulbs in the rear light unitFig. 195 Remove the middle part of the light / rear light unit: Fitting position of the bulbs– Unscrew the securing screw with the aid of the Torx wrench and press the three
catches in direction of arrow fig. 195 .
– Remove the plastic lamp holder.
– Replace the defective light bulb.
– In order to replace a bulb for the brake light, reversing light, rear fog or turn signal
light, turn the fixture of the bulb to the left up to the stop and take the bulb out of
the housing or pull the bulb for the parking light out of the fixture fig. 195 .
– Change the bulb, install again the fixture with the bulb in the housing and turn it to
the right up to the stop or insert it.
– Insert the plastic lamp holder into the illumination unit until the interlocks are heard to engage and screw in the securing screw with the aid of the Torx wrench
fig. 195 .
– Reconnect the plug connector and insert the bulb in the original position.
– Screw on the bulb fig. 194 - left.
Fitting position of the light bulbs in the rear light unit fig. 195
- Brake lights
- Reversing light
- Rear fog light
- Turn signal lights
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Index259
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Index
AAbroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Active driver-steering recommendation . . . . . . . 166
Adjusting seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 76, 138 electrically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Adjusting the seat backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Alternator Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Antilock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Antilock brake system (ABS) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auto Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic driving lamp control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Automatic gearbox
Emergency programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Selector lever-emergency unlocking . . . . . . . 124
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Automatic gearbox DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Automatic rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Automatic seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Automatic vehicle wash systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Automatic wiper/washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
BBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 210 change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Inspecting the electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Operation in winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Belt Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 203 Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Brake Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Brake pads Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Bulbs Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Button for the central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Buttons on the driver's door Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CCar state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Changing the engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Changing wheels around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
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