2011 SKODA YETI Owner's Manual

Accessories, changes and replacement of parts
General ŠKODA vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi-
neering. Thus one should not change the condition in which the vehicle was deliv-
ered from the manufacturer without some thought.
If you want to retrofit the vehicle with accessories, if a vehicle part is to be re-
placed with a new one, or when technical changes are to be made, the following
instructions must be observed:
● Advise should always be obtained from an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner
before buying any accessories or parts and before making any technical changes
⇒  .
● The guidelines and instructions issued by ŠKODA must be observed when
making technical changes.
Adhering to the prescribed procedures will prevent any kind of damage to the ve-
hicle, and its travelling and operating safety will be maintained. The vehicle also
complies with German road transport regulations (StVZO). More information is
available from an authorised
ŠKODA Service Partner who can also perform the
necessary work properly.
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to opera-
tional faults. This interference can also impair systems that are not directly affec-
ted because the electronic components are networked. In other words, the vehi-
cle's road-worthiness may be put at risk and increased wear on parts may arise.
Any damage caused by technical changes made without consent by ŠKODA is ex-
cluded from the warranty – see the warranty certificate. WARNING
● Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unpro-
fessionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident!
● We advise you, in your own interest, to only use ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries and ŠKODA Original Parts which have been expressly approved for use on
your vehicle. Reliability, safety and suitability have been established for
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA

Original Parts.
● Although we constantly monitor the market, we are not able to assess or
warrant the parts even though in some instances such parts may have a type
approval or may have been approved by a nationally recognised testing labo-
ratory. Note
● ŠKODA Original Accessories and
ŠKODA Original Parts can be bought from au-
thorised ŠKODA Service Partners who also professionally undertake the assembly
of parts which were purchased there.
● We recommend having all work undertaken by an authorised ŠKODA Service
Partner.
● All ŠKODA Original Accessories and Original Parts from the Original Accessories
catalogue, such as a towing device, child seats, etc. are authorised.
● We recommend that you also buy car stereos, aerials or other electrical acces-
sories from an authorised
ŠKODA Service Partner, who should also carry out the
installation.  207
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Space for first-aid box and warning triangle Fig. 163 Placing of the warning triangle/placing of the first-aid box
The warning triangle can be attached to the trim panel of the rear wall with rub-
ber straps
⇒
 fig. 163 - left.
The warning triangle, which is included in the equipment with the spare wheel,
can be stowed in a removable box on the right next to the spare wheel ⇒ page 75.
The first-aid box can be attached to the right side of the luggage compartment
with a strap ⇒ fig. 163 - right. Note
Pay attention to the use-by-date of the contents of the first-aid box.
● We recommend a first-aid kit from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories
that you can purchase from an authorised
ŠKODA Service Partner.
● If you also want to equip your vehicle with a warning triangle, we recommend
a warning triangle from the range of
ŠKODA Original Accessories that you can pur-
chase from authorised ŠKODA Service Partners. 
Fire extinguisher The fire extinguisher is attached with straps in a holder under the driver seat. Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extinguish-
er.
The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person or company annu-
ally (please observe the differing legal requirements). WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not correctly attached, in case of sudden manoeu-
vres 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 require-
ments.
● Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extin-
guisher is used after the expiration date, its proper function is no longer assured.
● The fire extinguisher is part of the scope of delivery in certain countries only. 
Vehicle tool kit Fig. 164 Luggage compartment: Example for placing the vehicle tool kit
£208
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The vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack, on which a sign is affixed, are stowed in a
box in the luggage compartment
⇒
 fig. 164; there is also space here for the de-
tachable ball head of the towing device. The box is secured with a strap. The
placement of the vehicle tool kit can vary depending on the vehicle equipment.
The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted):
● Tyre repair kit
● Wire clamps for removing the full wheel trims,
● Wheel wrench,
● Towing eye,
● Adapter for the wheel bolts lock,
● Replacement lamp,
● Torx screwdriver.
Before placing the lifting jack back in its storage area, screw in the arm of the lift-
ing jack fully. WARNING
● The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
On no account attempt to lift a heavier vehicle or other loads - risk of injury!
● Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely attached in the luggage compart-
ment. Note
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap. 
Spare wheel Fig. 165 Luggage compartment: Spare
wheelThe spare wheel is stowed in the luggage compartment in the area below the var-
iable loading floor and is secured with a special screw
⇒ fig. 165.
One should check the inflation pressure in the spare wheel (at best when general-
ly checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap ⇒ page 201) to
ensure that the spare wheel is always ready to use.
Temporary spare wheel
A yellow warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please observe the following notes when driving with a temporary spare wheel:
● The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
● Do not drive faster than 80 km/h with this spare wheel and pay particular at-
tention while driving. Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast
cornering.
● The inflation pressure for this spare wheel is identical to the maximum infla-
tion pressure of the standard tyres.
● Use this spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage as it is not in-
tended for continuous use. 
Changing a wheel Preliminary work The following steps should be carried out before actually changing the wheel.
– If it is necessary to change a wheel, park the vehicle as far away as possible
from the traffic flow. The place you choose should be level.
– Have all the occupants get out. While changing a tyre, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a
crash barrier, for example).
– Apply the handbrake firmly.
– Engage 1st gear or if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, position
the selector lever into position P .
– If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.
– Take the vehicle tool kit ⇒  page 208
and the spare wheel ⇒ page 209 out of
the luggage compartment. £ 209
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WARNING
● If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights
system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescri-
bed distance from your vehicle. Comply with the national legal regulations. In
this way you are protecting not only yourself but also other road users.
● Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger
of suffering injury. CAUTION
If you have to change a wheel on a slope first block the opposite wheel with a
stone or similar object in order to secure the vehicle from unexpectedly rolling
away. Note
Comply with the national legal regulations. 
Changing a wheel Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
–
Take off the full wheel trim ⇒ page 210 or the wheel trim cap ⇒ page 211 or
the caps ⇒ page 211.
– In the case of light alloy wheels remove the wheel trim cap ⇒
 page 211.
– First of all slacken the safety wheel bolt and afterwards the other wheel bolts
⇒  page 211.
– Jack up the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is clear of the ground
⇒ page 212.
– Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper etc.).
– Take off the wheel.
– Fit on the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts slightly.
– Lower the car.
– Tighten the wheel bolts firmly, alternately and diagonally using the wheel
wrench (crosswise) and lastly the wheel safety bolt ⇒

 page 211.
– Mount the full wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps. Note
● All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
● You must never grease or oil the wheel bolts!
● When fitting on unidirectional tyres, ensure that the tyres rotate in the correct
direction ⇒ page 201

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Subsequent steps After changing the wheel, you must perform the following steps.
–
Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special
screw ⇒ fig. 165 .
– Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.
– Check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel just mounted as soon as possible.
– Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible. Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tight-
ening torque of 120

Nm.
– Change the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about possibilities
for getting repairs done. WARNING
It is necessary to observe the guidelines given on ⇒
 page 203 if the vehicle is
subsequently fitted with tyres which are different to those it was fitted with
at the works. Note
● If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and
difficult to turn, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening torque.
● Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where the tight-
ening torque can be checked. 
Full wheel trim Pulling off
–
Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the full
wheel trim. £210
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Push the wheel key through the clamp, support the wheel key at the tyre and
pull off the wheel trim.
Install
– First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve opening provided.
Then press the full wheel trim into the wheel in such a way that its entire cir-
cumference locks correctly in place. CAUTION
● Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock on the full wheel trim! Heavy
knocks mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into
the wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centring elements of the full
wheel trim.
● Check for yourself that the safety wheel bolt is located in the hole in the area
of the valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto a steel wheel which is attached
with a safety wheel bolt ⇒
 page 213. 
Wheel bolts with caps Fig. 166 Removing the cap.
Pulling off
– Push the plastic clip sufficiently far onto the cap until the inner catches of the
clip are positioned at the collar of the cap and detach the cap.
Install
– Push the caps fully onto the wheel bolts.
The caps are located in the well of the luggage compartment. Wheel trim caps
Fig. 167 Pulling off wheel trim cap on
light alloy wheels
Pulling off
– Carefully remove the wheel trim cap using the wire clamp ⇒ fig. 167. 
Loosening and tightening wheel bolts Loosen the wheel bolts before jacking up the vehicle.
Fig. 168 Changing a wheel: Loosening
the wheel bolts
Loosening the wheel bolts
– Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt 1)
.
– Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the left
⇒  fig. 168 . £1)
Use the appropriate adapter for loosening and tightening the safety wheel bolts ⇒ page 213. 211
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Tightening wheel bolts
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Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt 1)
.
– Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is tight. WARNING
Loosen the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) while the vehicle has not
yet been jacked up - risk of an accident!. Note
Apply pressure carefully with your foot to the end of the wrench if it is difficult to
loosen the bolts. Hold tight on the vehicle when doing this and ensure that you
have a steady position. 
Raise vehicle You have to raise the vehicle with a lifting jack in order to be able
to take off the wheel.
Fig. 169 Changing a wheel: Jacking
points for positioning lifting jack Fig. 170 Attach lifting jack
Position the lifting jack by selecting the jacking point which is closest to the wheel
to be removed
⇒ fig. 169 . The jacking point is located directly below the marking
on the plastic cover of the lower sill.
– Position the lifting jack below the jacking point and move it up until its claw is
positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower sill.
– Align the lifting jack so that its claw grasps the web ⇒ fig. 170 at the right at
the level of the marking on the plastic cover of the lower sill.
– Make sure that the base plate of the lifting jack rests with its entire surface on
level ground and is located vertical to the point ⇒
 fig. 170 where the claw
grasps the web.
– Turn the lifting jack up further until the wheel is just clear of the ground. WARNING
● Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed - risk of injury.
● Never position any body parts such as arms or legs under the vehicle, while
the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack. £1)
Use the appropriate adapter for loosening and tightening the safety wheel bolts ⇒ page 213.212
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WARNING (Continued)
● Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move
the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always neces-
sary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable base.
Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the
surface is smooth, such as
cobbled stones, a tiled floor, etc.
● Attach the lifting jack only at the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose. 
Securing wheels against being stolen You need a special adapter for loosening the safety wheel bolts.
Fig. 171 Illustration image: Safety wheel
bolt with adapter
– Pull off the full wheel trim/cap from the wheel hub or cap from the safety
wheel bolt.
– Insert the adapter B with its toothed side into the inner toothing of the head
of the safety wheel bolt A
⇒
 fig. 171 .
– Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the adapter B .
– Slacken the wheel bolt, or tighten it firmly ⇒ page 211.
– Reinstall the full wheel trim/wheel cap after removing the adapter or place the
cap onto the safety wheel bolt.
– Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possi-
ble. Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tightening torque of
120

Nm. The safety wheel bolts on vehicles fitted with them (one safety wheel bolt per
wheel) can only be loosened or tighten up by using the adapter provided.
It is meaningful to note the code number hammered into the rear side of the
adapter or the rear side of the safety wheel bolts. You can obtain a replacement
adapter from an authorised

ŠKODA Service Partner, if necessary, by quoting this
number.
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with you in
the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit. CAUTION
Damage can occur to the adapter and safety wheel bolt if the safety wheel bolt is
tightened up too much. Note
The set of safety wheel bolts can be obtained from an authorised ŠKODA Service
Partner. 
Tyre repair kit General information The tyre repair kit is located in a box under the carpet in the luggage compart-
ment.
Use the tyre repair kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or a
puncture with diameters up to 4 mm. Do not remove foreign bodies, e.g. screws or
nails, from the tyre!
The repair can be undertaken on the vehicle immediately.
The repair with the tyre repair kit is not at all intended to replace a permanent
repair on the tyre, this repair only serves to reach the next specialist garage.
Do not use the tyre repair kit:
● to repair wheel damage,
● in outside temperatures of less than -20 °C (-4 °F),
● with tears or punctures greater than 4 mm in size,
● to repair damage to the tyre wall,
● when driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre,
● if the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed. £ 213
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WARNING
● If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights
system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescri-
bed distance from your vehicle. Comply with the national legal regulations. In
this way you are protecting not only yourself but also other road users.
● Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the traffic flow. Park on as
flat and firm a surface as possible.
● A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre.
● Do not drive faster than 80 km/h, 50 mph.
● Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
● Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving 10 minutes.
● Sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into con-
tact with the skin. For the sake of the environment
Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed must be disposed of in ac-
cordance with environmental protection regulations. Note
● Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the tyre repair kit.
● You can purchase a new bottle of sealant from the range of the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories.
● Change the wheel that was repaired using the tyre repair kit or consult a spe-
cialist garage about possibilities for getting repairs done. Components of the tyre repair kit Fig. 172 Components of the tyre repair kit
The tyre repair kit is made up of the following parts:
Valve remover
Sticker with speed designation
“max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor
Tyre inflation hose
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
Air release valve
ON and OFF switch
12 volt cable connector ⇒ page 79
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
Replacement valve core
The valve remover 1 has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.
This is the only way in which you can remove and re-install the valve core from the
tyre valve. The same also applies to the replacement valve core 11 .
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Preparing to use the tyre repair kit Before using the tyre repair kit, carry out the following preparatory work:
–
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the traffic flow. Park on as flat
and firm a surface as possible. £
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