2012 SKODA YETI tow

Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 29
Turn signal and main beam lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
The parking light and headlight flasher are also operated with the turn signal and
main beam lever.
Right  and left  turn signal light
› Push the lever
» Fig. 29 upwards A
or downwards B
.
› If you only wish to flash three times (the "convenience turn signal"), briefly
push the lever to the upper or lower pressure point and release again. This fea-
ture can be activated/deactivated via the information display » page 15.
› Turn signal for changing lanes - to only flash briefly, move the lever up or down
to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam 
› Switch on the low beam » page 40.
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel in the direction of arrow C
(spring-tensioned position).
› The main beam is switched off by pulling the lever towards the steering wheel
(spring-tensioned position) in the direction of arrow D
.
Headlight flasher 
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in the di-
rection of arrow D
- the main beam and indicator light
 in the instrument
cluster come on.
Parking light 
Description of the operation » page 41, Parking light
ä CAUTION
Only use the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will not be
dazzled. Note
■ The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on. The cor-
responding indicator light  or 
in the instrument cluster also flashes.
■ The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
■ The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails. Ð 45
Lights and visibility

Switching off
›
Press the cover glass
» Fig. 32 in the area of the symbol O.
Operating with the door contact switch
› Place the cover glass
» Fig. 32 in the middle position .ÐFront door warning light
Fig. 33
Front door: Warning light
The warning light is located in the lower door trim panel » Fig. 33.
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out
about 10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery
of the vehicle.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light. ÐEntry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid.
The light goes out after switching on the ignition or within 30
seconds of closing
all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the
ignition is switched off. WARNING
If the entry light is on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns! Ð Boot light
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10

minutes, the boot light switches off automatically. Ð Visibility
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 34
Switch for windscreen heater/switch for rear window heater
Windscreen heater › The windscreen heater is switched on or off by pressing the switch
 » Fig. 34
-  - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
Rear window heater
› The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the switch
 »
Fig. 34 -
 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is run-
ning.
The windscreen and rear window heater automatically switches off after approxi-
mately 10 minutes. For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy »

page 149 , Saving electricity . £
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Lights and visibility

Note
■ If the on-board voltage drops, the windscreen and rear window heater switches
off automatically, to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 180, Automatic load deactivation .
■ The position and shape of the switch may vary according to the model. ÐSun visors
Fig. 35
Sun visor/double sun visor
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 35.
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in
the direction of the arrow 2
.
On vehicles that are equipped with a double sun visor, the auxiliary visor can be
unfolded in the direction of the arrow 3
after swivelling the sun visor towards
the door. WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are
attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed. Ð Windscreen wipers and washers
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers 49
Automatic rear window wiper 50
Alternative park position of the rear window wiper 50
Headlight cleaning system 51
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 51
Replacing the rear window wiper blade 52
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed 1)
.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depend-
ing on speed.
The rain sensor automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
After the windscreen wiper switches off each time or the ignition switches off for
the third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an
early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 174. £1)
On vehicles which do not have a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and wash sys-
tem operates also when the bonnet is opened.
48 Using the system

Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
›
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 5
» Fig. 36, the washer system is activated immediately, while the windscreen
wipers start wiping a little later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper op-
erate simultaneously at a speed of more than 120
km/h.
› Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windscreen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 sec-
onds after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the wind-
screen. This feature can be activated/deactivated by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
Rain sensor
› Place the lever in position 1
» Fig. 36.
› The sensitivity of the sensor can be set individually with the switch A
.
Wiping the rear window pane
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6
» Fig. 36 and the
windscreen wiper will operate every 6

seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
› Press the lever completely away from the steering wheel into the spring-ten-
sioned position 7
» Fig. 36, the washer system is activated immediately, while
the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later. The wiper and washer system
will operate as long as the lever is held in this position.
› Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wiper continues for anoth-
er 2 to 3
wiper strokes (depending on the duration of the spraying process). The
lever will stay in position after releasing it 6
.
Switching windscreen wipers off
› Move the lever back into the home position 0
» Fig. 36.
Winter position
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from the
windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
This rest position is set as follows:
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which
they were when switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 51.Ð Automatic rear window wiper
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
If the windscreen wiper is in position 2
» Fig. 36 on page 49

or 3
the rear win-
dow is wiped every 30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
When the rain sensor is active (the lever is in the position 1
) the function is only
active if the windscreen wipers operate in continuous mode (no break between
each wiping process).
Activation/deactivation
The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the
information display in the menu:
■ Settings
■ Lights & Vision
■ Rear wiper Ð Alternative park position of the rear window wiper
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Each time after switching off the engine for the second time, the wiper blade of
the rear window wiper is tilted. This prolongs the life of the wiper blade.
Activation/deactivation
›
Switch on the ignition.
› Push the operating level into the position 6
» Fig. 36 on page 49

five times in
succession within 5 seconds.
› Switch off the ignition. After switching on the ignition again, the alternative
park position of the rear window wiper is activated/deactivated. Ð
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50 Using the system

Seats and Stowage
Front seats
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats 56
Foldable front passenger seat 56
Adjusting front seats electrically 57
Memory function of the power seat 57
Memory function of the remote control key 58
Front seat heating 58
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for:
› safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
› achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system. WARNING
■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of accident!
■ Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention. ■ As the electric front seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is switch-
ed off (even when the ignition key is withdrawn), never leave children unat-
tended in the car. ■ The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury! ■ Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle. WARNING (Continued)
■ Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 143, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■ The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
■ Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
■ It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of at
least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this mini-
mum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
protect you - hazard!
■ Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as they may get caught be-
hind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would then no lon-
ger be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■ Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose - risk of accident! Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle. ■ For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seated position in the seat
memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat back-
rest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■ When saving the driver's seat and exterior mirror settings, any previous settings
will be deleted. Ð
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Seats and Stowage

WARNING (Continued)
■ If the front passenger seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be con-
veyed on the outer seat behind the driver.
■ Never transport objects on the seat backrest which was folded forwards,
which: ■ impair driver visibility;
■ make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle, e.g. if they are
placed under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone;
■ could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of direction or braking
manouvre when accelerating sharply. ÐAdjusting front seats electrically
Fig. 44
Controls for the electric seat adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 55.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Press the switch B
» Fig. 44
forwards or backwards in the direction of arrow 1.
Set the height of the seat cushion
› Press the switch B
»
Fig. 44
upwards or downwards.
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
› Press the switch B
»
Fig. 44
in the direction of the arrow 2 or 3.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
› Press the switch C
»
Fig. 44
in the direction of the desired setting.
ä Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support
› Press the switch A
»
Fig. 44
forwards or backwards.
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support
› Press the switch A
»
Fig. 44
upwards or downwards.
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 57 or the remote control key » page 58. Note
If the movement of the seat is inadvertently interrupted during an adjustment,
once again press the switch in the appropriate direction and complete the adjust-
ment of the seat. Ð Memory function of the power seat
Fig. 45
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 55.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the individ-
ual positions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. A setting position can
be allocated to each of the three memory buttons B
» Fig. 45, i.e. three in total.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
› Switch on the ignition.
› Adjust the seat to the desired position.
› Adjust both of the exterior mirrors
» page 53.
› Press the button
SET A
» Fig. 45.
› Within 10 seconds after pressing the
SET button, press the desired memory
button B
.
An acknowledgment sound confirms the storage in the seat memory. £
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WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the
back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating
is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour-
ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition. CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points to
avoid damaging the heating elements for the seat heaters.
■ Do not use the seat heaters if the seats are not occupied by persons or if ob-
jects, such as a child seat, bag, etc., are fastened or stored on them. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
■ Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 165.Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control »
page 180,
Automatic load deactivation . ÐHead restraints
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting, removing and installing a head restraint 59
Middle rear head restraint 60
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head.
The position of the front and rear outer head restraints is adjustable in height.
The middle rear head restraint is adjustable in two positions. The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Cor-
rectly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protec-
tion for the occupants » page 129, Correct seated position . WARNING
■ The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident. ■ Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■ If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position. Ð Adjusting, removing and installing a head restraint
Fig. 47
Head restraint: adjusting/removing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 59.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
› Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as
required » Fig. 47

-  .
› To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety but-
ton » Fig. 47
-  with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with
the other hand.
Removing and installing a head restraint
› Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
› Press the locking button in direction of the arrow
» Fig. 47 -  and pull the
head restraint out. £
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Seats and Stowage

WARNING
Check for yourself that the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it. ÐFolding the seat backrest forwards and folding the seat fully
forwards
Fig. 51
Fold seat fully forwards/lock folded forward seats
Folding the seat backrest forwards
› Put the belt tongue into the opening of the wheel housing on the respective
side of the vehicle - safety position.
› Remove the head restraint from the rear middle seat
» page 60.
› Push the outer rear seats towards the rear as far as they will go
» page 60,
Adjusting seats in forward/back direction .
› Pull on the lever 1
» Fig. 50
on page 60 and fold the seat backrests of the out-
er rear seats onto the seat cushion as far as the stop.
› Fold the middle rear seat backrest forwards in the same way, then pull once
more on the lever 1
» Fig. 50 on page 60 and press the seat backrest down-
wards until it is heard to lock into a lower position.
Folding seats fully forwards and locking them
› If the outer rear seat is fully folded forward, push it towards the rear as far as it
can go.
› Pull the lever A
» Fig. 51 up and fold the seat forwards fully.
› Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt B
to a guide rod
of the head restraint for the front seat » Fig. 51. WARNING
■ Immediately lock the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt to a
guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat - risk of injury.
■ The following guidelines must be observed »
page 130, Correct seated posi-
tion for the driver . CAUTION
■ Make sure that the storage compartment, the ashtray and the cup holder in the
rear part of the centre console are closed before folding forward the rear middle
seat - risk of damaging them.
■ If the outer seat is not in the rear end position when folding forward, damage
can occur to the locking bolts when unlocking the seat. Ð Unlocking and removing seats
Fig. 52
Unlocking the folded forward seat/carrying handles on the seat
cushion
› Fold the seat forward
» page 61, Folding the seat backrest forwards and folding
the seat fully forwards .
› Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks A
in direction of ar-
row 1
» Fig. 52.
› Remove the seat using the carrying handles B
or C
.
WARNING
The following guidelines must be observed » page 130, Correct seated posi-
tion for the occupants on the rear seats . £
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