2012 SKODA YETI Owner's Manual

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ŠKODA Yeti
Owner's Manual

Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular
moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed Sub-
ject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the informa-
tion you are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as
“left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
All values are expressed in metric units.
Explanation of symbols
 Denotes a reference to a section with important information and safety
advice in a chapter.
 Denotes the end of a section.
 Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.
 Indicates situations where the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possi-
ble.
® Denotes a registered trademark.
Notes WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident. For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.
This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consump-
tion. Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
You have received a vehicle with the latest technology and range of amenities. Please read this Owner's
Manual carefully, because the operation in accordance with these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use
of the vehicle.
If you have any questions about your vehicle, please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner.
We wish you much pleasure with your ŠKODA and pleasant motoring at all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA) £

The on-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this
“Owner's Manual” as well
as a “Service schedule” and the “Help on the road” brochure.
Depending on the vehicle model and equipment, other additional operating man-
uals and instructions may be provided (e.g. an operating manual for the radio).
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a ŠKODA Service
Partner.
The Owner's Manual
These operating instructions describe all possible equipment variants without
identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent
equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in this Owner's manual.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve-
hicle. For more information, contact your local ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only inten-
ded for general information.
The Service Plan:
› includes vehicle data including information on service work performed;
› is a record of services provided;
› is provided for entries relating to the mobility warranty (valid only for some
countries);
› serves as warranty certificate of the ŠKODA dealer.
The service records are one of the conditions for warranty claims.
Please always present the Service schedule when you take your car to a ŠKODA
specialist garage.
If the Service Schedule is missing or worn, please contact the ŠKODA specialist
garage that regularly services your car. You will receive a duplicate, in which the
previously carried out service work is confirmed by the ŠKODA specialist garage.
The Help on the Road brochure
The brochure contains the important emergency telephone numbers as well as
telephone numbers and contact addresses of ŠKODA Service Partners in different
countries.

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and Indicator Lights 8
Instrument Cluster 8
Multifunction display (onboard computer) 12
MAXI DOT (information display) 15
Indicator lights 18
Unlocking and locking 26
Vehicle key 26
Child safety lock 27
Central locking system 27
Remote control 30
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Boot lid 33
Electric power windows 34
Panoramic sliding roof 36
Lights and visibility 39
Lights 39
Interior light 46
Visibility 47
Windscreen wipers and washers 48
Rear window 52
Seats and Stowage 55
Front seats 55
Head restraints 59
Rear seats 60
Boot 62
Variable loading floor in the boot 66Variable loading floor with spare wheel 68
Roof rack system 68
Cup holder 69
Ashtray 70
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 71
Storage compartments 72
Through-loading bag 78
Clothes hooks 78
Parking ticket holder 79
Heating and air conditioning system 80
Heating and air conditioning system 80
Air outlet vents 81
Heating 82
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 83
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 86
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 88
Starting-off and Driving 92
Starting and stopping the engine 92
Brakes and brake assist systems 94
OFF ROAD mode 98
Shifting (manual gearbox) 100
Pedals 100
Parking aid 100
Park assist 101
Cruise control system (CCS) 104
START/STOP 106
Fatigue detection system (break
recommendation) 107
Automatic gearbox 109
Automatic gearbox 109
Communication 114
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 114
Operating the phone on the multifunction
steering wheel 115Symbols in the information display 116
Phone Phonebook 116
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 116
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 119
Voice control 123
Multimedia 125
Safety
Passive Safety 128
General information 128
Correct seated position 129
Seat belts 132
Seat belts 132
Airbag system 137
Description of the airbag system 137
Front airbags 138
Driver’s knee airbag 139
Side airbags 140
Head airbags 141
Deactivating airbags 141
Transporting children safely 143
Child seat 143
Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 146
The first 1 500 km 146
Catalytic converter 146
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 147
Environmental compatibility 149
Driving abroad 150
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 150
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Driving through water on the street 151
Off-road driving 151
Towing a trailer 157
Towing a trailer 157
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 160
Taking care of your vehicle 160
Inspecting and replenishing 167
Fuel 167
Engine compartment 169
Vehicle battery 176
Wheels and Tyres 181
Tyres 181
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 189
Introductory information 189
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 189
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 190
First-aid kit and warning triangle 190
Fire extinguisher 190
Vehicle tool kit 190
Changing a wheel 191
Breakdown kit 194
Jump-starting 197
Towing the vehicle 198
Fuses and light bulbs 201
Fuses 201
Bulbs 204 Technical data
Technical data 208
Introductory information 208
Data on the vehicle data sticker and the type
plate 208
Dimensions 209
Specifications and engine oil capacity 210
Vehicle-specific details per engine type 211
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 214
Index
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system AF Multi-purpose vehicles
TCS Traction control
CO 2 in g/km discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilo-
meter
DPF Diesel particle filter
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
DSR Active driver-steering recommendation EDL Electronic differential lock
EPC EPC fault light ESC Electronic Stability Control kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine outputMG Manual gearbox
MFD Multifunction display N1 Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta- tion of goods
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection system
TSI Petrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection Ð 5
Abbreviations

Fig. 1
Cockpit
6 Using the system