2010 SKODA YETI stop start

“START - STOP”*
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Description
Openings for attachment of DVD player holder.
Audio input
Input, power supply for DVD player
Only a DVD pre-installation comes factory-fitted . It is located in the seat backrests of
the front seats.
The DVD player holder and DVD player can be purchased from the range of the Škoda
original accessories. Please also refer to the operating instructions of the DVD player
holder and DVD player.
WARNING
•
If the rear seats are occu pied, the DVD player holder must not be set up
alone (without DVD player) - risk of injury!
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Do not use the DVD player holder when the rear seat backrests or the rear
seat are folded forwarded or have been removed completely. Note
Please pay attention to the information in the fitting instructions for the DVD player
holder/DVD player.“START - STOP”*
The “START-STOP” system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO
2 emissions.
The function is automatically activated ea ch time the ignition is switched on.
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatica lly switches to the vehicle's idle phase,
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
Information regarding the current state of the “START-STOP” system is indicated in the
display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)– Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
– Take the vehicle out of gear.
– Take your foot off the clutch.Automatic engine restart (start phase).– Push down on the clutch.Switching the “START-STOP” system on and offYou can switch the “START STOP” syst em on/off by pressing the button fig. 3 .
When start-stop mode is deactivated, th e warning light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when manually switching off the system, the engine
starts automatically.
The “START-STOP” system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to check
without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the “START-
STOP” system are listed in the following overview.
Conditions for the automatic en gine shut down (stop phase)
AAABAC
Fig. 3 Dash panel: START-STOP System
button
The gearshift lever is in Neutral.The clutch pedal is not pressed!The driver has fastened the seat belt.The driver's door is closed.
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Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase) Conditions for an automatic restart without driver intervention
Messages in the instrument cluster display (valid for vehicles without MAXIDOT
info display*)
WARNING
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The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is
running.
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Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.Caution
If the “START-STOP” system is used at very high outside temperatures over a very long
period of time, the vehicle battery can be damaged.
The bonnet is closed.The vehicle is at a standstill.The factory-fitted towing device is no t electrically connected to a trailer.The engine has reached its operating temperature.The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.The stationary vehicle is not on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.The engine speed is less than 1200 1/min.The temperature of the vehicle batte ry is not too low or too high.The pressure in the brake system is sufficient.The difference between the outdoor- and th e set temperature in the interior is not
too great.The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater than 3
km/h.The particulate filter* is not be ing cleaned, see Owner's manual.The front wheels are not turned excessively (t he steering angle is less than 3/4 of a
steering wheel revolution).The clutch is pressed.The max./min. temperature is set.The Defrost function for the windscreen is switched on.A high blower stage has been selected.The “START STOP” button is pressed.
The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is too
great.The charge state of the vehicle battery is not sufficient.The pressure in the brake system is not sufficient.ERROR START STOP
Error in the START-STOP system
START STOP NOT POSSIBLE
Automatic engine shut down is not possi-
ble
START STOP ACTIVE
Automatic engine shut down (stop
phase)
SWITCH OFF IGNITION
Switch off the ignition
START MANUALLY
Start the engine manually
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Charging the vehicle battery
4Note
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Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal tempera-
ture of the vehicle battery even after severa l hours. If the vehicle remains outdoors for
a long time in minus temperatures or in dire ct sunlight, it can take several hours until
the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for
proper operation of the “START STOP” system.
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In some instances it may be necessary to start the engine manually with the igni-
tion key (e.g. when the seat belt is not inserted or the driver's door is opened for more
than 30 seconds). Follow the messages in the display of the instrument cluster.
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If the air conditioning Clim atronic* is running in automatic mode, under certain
conditions, the engine may not switch off automatically.
Charging the vehicle battery
Caution
On vehicles with the “START/STOP” system, the negative cable of the charger must not
be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery, but only to the engine
earth  fig. 4.Jump-starting on vehicles with the “START-STOP” system
On vehicles with the “START/STOP” system, the negative cable of the charger must not
be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery, but only to the engine
earth fig. 4 .Climatic *Using the systemThe set temperature will not be maintained automatically.
Fig. 4 Jump-starting on vehicles with
the START-STOP system
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