2011 SKODA YETI Owner's Manual

Rear ashtray - high centre console
Fig. 73 High centre console: Rear ash-
tray
Opening ashtray
– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area A
⇒  fig. 73.
Removing ashtray insert
– Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop.
– Grasp the ashtray insert at the cover B and pull it out.
Insert ashtray insert
– Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in. WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire! CAUTION
The ashtray in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (otherwise it
could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat. Cigarette lighter, power sockets
Cigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Fig. 74 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 74.
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts. WARNING
● Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
● The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition
is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never
leave children unattended in the vehicle. £ 79
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CAUTION
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket. Note
● Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
● Further information ⇒ page 207, Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts . 
Power socket in the luggage compartment Fig. 75 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒
 fig. 75.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be dis-
charged in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒ page 79, Cigarette lighter, power sockets

.
Further information ⇒ page 207, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts. 
Storage compartments
Overview You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle: Storage compartment on the front passenger side ⇒ page 80
Storage compartment on the dash panel ⇒ 
page 81 Stowage compartment in front centre console ⇒ 
page 82 Stowage compartment for spectacles ⇒ 
page 82 Storage compartment in the front and rear doors ⇒ 
page 82 Stowage compartment below front passenger seat ⇒ 
page 83 Front seat armrest with stowage compartment ⇒ 
page 83 Stowage compartment in rear centre console ⇒ page 84
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment ⇒ page 84
Flexible storage compartment ⇒ page 84
Clothes hooks ⇒ page 85
Through-loading bag ⇒ page 85
WARNING
● Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may dis-
tract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!
● Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would then
no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator - risk
of accident! 
Storage compartment on the front passenger side Fig. 76 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the front passenger side
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Opening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side
–
Press the button ⇒ fig. 76 - the lid folds down.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
In the storage compartment are pin holders. WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
sons. 
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger
side Fig. 77 Storage compartment: Using
cooling system
– You can switch on the cooling system by pulling the lever in direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 77.
– Switch off the cooling system by inserting the lever.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interi-
or air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend that you switch off the cooling if it is operating in the heating
mode or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment. Storage compartment on the dash panel
Fig. 78 Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment
– Press on the button ⇒  fig. 78 in direction of arrow, the cover then folds up-
wards.
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment. WARNING
● The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
● The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
● Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive to
heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacles, carbonated drinks) in the storage com-
partment. 81
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Stowage compartment in front centre console
Fig. 79 Front centre console: Storage
compartment
The storage compartment without cover in the centre console is foreseen for
storage of small objects. WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! 
Stowage compartment for spectacles Fig. 80 Detail of the headliner: Stowage
compartment for spectacles
– Press the button A
⇒  fig. 80 , the storage compartment folds down. CAUTION
● The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the spec-
tacles and otherwise must be kept closed.
● Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the stowage compartment - they may
be damaged.
● On vehicles which are fitted with an anti-theft alarm system, the opened stor-
age compartment reduces the effectiveness of the sensors for the interior moni-
tor. 
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors Fig. 81 Storage compartment in the
front doors
A bottle holder is located in the area B
⇒  fig. 81 of the storage compartment for
the front and rear doors. WARNING
Use the area A ⇒ fig. 81 of the storage compartment only for storing objects
which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not im-
paired. 82
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Stowage compartment below front passenger seat
Fig. 82 Front passenger seat: Storage
compartment
– Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap ⇒ fig. 82 .
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close. CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg. in
weight. 
Front seat armrest with storage compartment Fig. 83 Armrest: Storage compartment/cooling of storage compartment
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening stowage compartment
–
Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of arrow 1
⇒  fig. 83 . Closing stowage compartment
– Open the lid up to the stop, then you can fold it downwards.
Setting height
– First of all fold the lid to the bottom and lift it in the direction of arrow into one
of the 4 fixed positions.
Adjusting in forward/back direction
– Push the lid into the desired position.
Opening air inlet
– Pull the lock A in upward direction.
Closing air inlet
– Push the lock A as far as the stop downwards.
On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped
with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
At open air supply, air flows into the storage with a temperature which is as high
as the one out of the air outlet nozzles, depending on temperature setting.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position  through ad-
justment of the control dial for air distribution. This position causes the maximum
amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary reg-
ulator position for the fan).
You can use the storage compartment, for example, to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the end cover should
always be kept closed. Note
Push the lid of the armrest up to stop to the rear before operating the handbrake.  83
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Stowage compartment in rear centre console
Fig. 84 Centre console at rear: Storage
compartment
The storage compartment is equipped with a removable insert.
– Open the storage compartment by pulling on the upper edge of the storage
compartment A in the direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 84 . WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! CAUTION
The storage compartment in the rear part of the centre console must be closed
(otherwise it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat. 
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment Fig. 85 Luggage compartment: Storage compartments Storage compartments are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
The removable storage compartment
A ⇒ fig. 85
on the left side is suitable for
stowing small objects weighing up to 1.5 kg.
The storage compartment B ⇒ 
fig. 85 on the right side is suitable for stowing
small objects weighing up to 0.5 kg. 
Flexible storage compartment Fig. 86 Flexible storage compartment
A flexible storage compartment is located on the right side of the luggage com-
partment.
Removing
– Take hold of the flexible storage compartment at both upper corners.
– Press the upper corners to the inside and release the storage compartment by
pulling upwards.
– Remove by pulling towards you.
Install
– Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the
right side trim panel of the luggage compartment and push it downwards until
it locks. CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maximum
total weight of 8 kg. 84
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Removable through-loading bag
The removable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting
skis. Fig. 87 Securing the removable
through-loading bag
Loading
– Open a rear side door of the vehicle.
– Fold the backrest of the middle seat forwards ⇒  page 66.
– Place the empty removable through-loading 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/luggage compartment door.
– Push the skis into the removable through-loading bag from the luggage com-
partment ⇒  .
– Close the removable through-loading bag with the zip.
Securing
– Pull the securing belt with both lock tongues out of the pocket of the remova-
ble through-loading bag.
– Insert the lock tongues A
⇒  fig. 87 in the belt locks of the rear middle seat
belt C , 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 securing belt tight at the free end of the belt B . WARNING
● After placing the skis into the removable through-loading bag, you must
secure it with the securing belt A .
● The securing belt must hold the skis tight.
● Ensure that the securing belt for skis grasps the middle between the tip
and the heel element of the binding (see also imprint on the removable
through-loading bag). Note
● The removable through-loading bag is foreseen for two pairs of skis. The total
weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 10 kg.
● You must put the skis and the sticks in the removable through-loading bag
with the tips facing the rear.
● If there are several pairs of skis in the removable through-loading bag, ensure
that the bindings are positioned at the same height.
● The removable through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
when moist. 
Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar and on the handle of the head-
liner above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
● Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
● Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
● Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag. 85
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Heating and air conditioning system
Introduction
Description and information The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat out-
put only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The well-being of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of
this particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the cool-
ing effect - air-conditioning system ⇒
 page 89, Climatronic ⇒ page 92.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak! WARNING
● For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how
to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and
defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
● You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as

“stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your at-
tention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin
misting up. Note
● The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
● We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the in-
terior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys- tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper-
ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re-
placement of compressor).
● Please refer to the information regarding the recirculated air mode for heating
⇒

  page 89 and/or for air-conditioning system ⇒ page 89 or Climatronic
⇒  page 92.
● To ensure that the heating and air conditioning systems work properly, do not
block up the air outlet vents with any objects. 
Using the air conditioning system economically The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-
rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al-
low the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window
is open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the
cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode. For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions. 
Operational problems If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
●
The fuse on the air conditioning system has blown. Check the fuse, replace it if
necessary ⇒ page 220.
● The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot ⇒ page 11.
If you are not able to rectify the operational problem yourself, or if the cooling ca-
pacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage. 86
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