2012 SKODA YETI turn signal

Lights and visibility
Lights
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off 40
DAY LIGHT function (daytime running lights) 40
Automatic driving lamp control 40
Cornering lights 41
Parking light 41
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 41
Tourist light 42
Fog lights 42
Fog lights with the function CORNER 42
Rear fog light 43
Instrument lighting 43
Headlight beam adjustment 44
Switches for the hazard warning light system 44
Turn signal and main beam lever 45
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 23 on page 40
. The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
The low beam continues to shine while the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the position  or  . After switching off the ignition, the low beam
is switched off automatically and only the side lights come on. The side lights also
go out after the ignition key is removed. WARNING
■ Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
■ The automatic driving lamp control 
 only operates as a support and does
not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor
cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these conditions we recom-
mend switching on the low beam or fog lights! CAUTION
■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with na-
tional legal requirements.
■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the lights. Note
■ If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig-
nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if
necessary. ■ If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
■ In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside. The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive. When the driving lights are switched on, the light
outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the headlight
lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. It also concerns reverse light
and turn signal lights. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Ð
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Lights and visibility

Switching lights on and off
Fig. 23
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Switching on the parking light
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 23 to position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 23 to position .
› Push the main beam lever slightly forward in the spring-tensioned position to
switch on the main beam » Fig. 29 on page 45.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 23 to position 0. ÐDAY LIGHT function (daytime running lights)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Switching on daytime running lights
› Turn the ignition on and turn the light switch
» Fig. 23 on page 40 to position 0
or  .
Deactivating the daytime running lights
› Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3
seconds of
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it downwards and hold it in
this position for at least 3

seconds.
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› Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel within 3
seconds of
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it upwards and hold it in
this position for at least 3

seconds.
On vehicles with an information display, the daytime running lights can also be
activated or deactivated via the menu:
■ Settings
■ Lights & Vision
On vehicles with separate lights for daytime running lights in the fog lights, the
parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on when activating the day-
time running lights (neither front nor rear).
When the daytime running lights are switched on, the lighting of the instrument
cluster is switched on as well. Ð Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 24
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Switching on automatic driving lamp control
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 24 to position 
.
Switching off automatic driving lamp control
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 24 to position 0,  or .
If the light switch is in the position , the symbol illuminates when the ignition
is switched on  next to the light switch. If the low beam is activated with the
light sensor, the symbol  illuminates additionally next to the light switch. £
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If the light comes on automatically, the side lights and low beam as well as li-
cence plate light light up at the same time.
If the automatic driving lamp control is switched on, the light is regulated with
the light sensor in the rear mirror holder. If the light intensity drops below the set
value, e.g when driving during the day into a tunnel, the low beam and the side
lights as well as the licence plate light come on automatically. If the light intensity
increases again, the lights switch off automatically.
Rain lights
If the windscreen wiper is switched on in rain sensor mode for longer than 10
sec-
onds or in permanent wipe mode (position 2 or 3) » page 49 for longer than
15 seconds, the side lights and low beam are switched on automatically. The light
switches off if the windscreen wipe is in operation rain sensor for more than
around 4 minutes or is not switched on in the operation permanent wipe. Note
Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that its functionality is not
impaired or disabled. ÐCornering lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of
light swivelling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights. This function
is active when the speed of the car increases to more than 10

km/h.
The swivelling function of the headlights can be switched off/on via the menu
point Assistants in the main menu of the information display » page 15.WARNING
If the cornering lights are defective, the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully
and visit a

ŠKODA specialist garage as soon as possible. Ð
ä Parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Parking light

› Switch off the ignition.
› Pull the turn signal light lever
» Fig. 29 on page 45 upwards or downwards -
the side light on the right or left side of the vehicle is switched.
Parking light on both sides
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 23 on page
40 to position  and lock the vehicle. Note
■ The parking light  can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.
■ If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on. Ð COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
When it is dark, this function makes it possible to switch on the lights for a short
time after leaving the vehicle or when approaching the vehicle.
Switching on the

COMING HOME function
› The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control
.
› Switch off the ignition.
› The light switches on after the driver's door is opened.
Switching on the
LEAVING HOME function
› After leaving the vehicle, the light switch is in the position automatic driving
lamp control .
› Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control and the light is switched on.
Depending on the equipment fitted the
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
switches on the following lights:
› Parking lights;
› Low beam;
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors;
› Licence plate light.
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Lights and visibility

The fog lights with the function CORNER are adjusted according to the steering
angle or after switching on the turn signal light
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in the following circumstances:
› the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
› the daytime running lights are not switched on;
› the low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position
 and the
intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on;
› the fog lights are not switched on;
› no reverse gear is engaged. Note
If the reverse gear is engaged during the active function CORNER, both fog lights
illuminate. ÐRear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Switching on
› First of all, turn the light switch
» Fig. 25 on page 42 to position  or .
› Pull the light switch to position 2
.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 18.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer and the rear fog light switched on.
The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side. Ð
ä Instrument lighting
Fig. 26
Dash panel: Instrument lighting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
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Switch on the light.
› Turn the control dial
» Fig. 26 to the desired intensity of the instrument light-
ing.
The illumination intensity of the Information display »

page 15 is set automatical-
ly. It is only possible to adjust the instrument lighting with the control dial if the
light intensity drops below the set value of the light sensor. Ð
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If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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Lights and visibility

Headlight beam adjustment
Fig. 27
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
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Turn the control dial
» Fig. 27 to the desired width of illumination.
Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following car load. Front seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot loaded.
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded. CAUTION
Always adjust the headlight range adjustment in such a way that:
■ it does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming traffic;
■ and the range is sufficient for safe driving. Note
■ We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on. ■ Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving
state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is switched on
and when driving. Vehicles which are equipped with Xenon bulbs do not have a
manual headlight range adjustment control. Ð
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3 Switches for the hazard warning light system
Fig. 28
Dash panel: Switch for hazard
warning lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
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Press switch
 » Fig. 28 to switch the hazard warning light system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and
the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system is switched on automatically if an airbag is de-
ployed in the event of an accident. Note
The hazard warning light system must be switched on if, for example:
■ you encounter a traffic congestion;
■ your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs. Ð
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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

Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing
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Switch on the ignition.
› Press the required memory button B
» Fig. 45.
› Move the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control into position
 » page 53.
› Engage reverse gear.
› Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position
» page 53.
› Take the vehicle out of gear.
The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the seat memory.
Retrieving the saved setting
The retrieval is possible when turned the ignition is switched on and the vehicle
speed is less than 5
km/h or when the ignition key is inserted in the ignition lock.
› Press and hold the desired memory button B
» Fig. 45 for a short while.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
› Press any button on the driver's seat.
› The movement can be stopped by pressing the button
 on the remote control
key and opening the driver's door. Note
Each time new seat and exterior mirror settings for forward travel are saved, the
individual setting for the right exterior mirror for reverse travel must also be
saved again. ÐMemory function of the remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 55.
The automatic storage function of the driver's seat and exterior mirrors position
when locking the vehicle
can be turned on in the memory of the remote control
key. When unlocking the vehicle with the same key, the driver's seat and the ex-
terior mirrors assume the positions stored in the memory of this key.
Activating the function
› Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
› Press and hold any memory button B
» Fig. 45 on page 57. After the seat has
assumed the position stored under this button, at the same time press the but-
ton  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal. ä Deactivating the function
› Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
› Press and hold the
SET button A
» Fig. 45 on page 57. At the same time, press
the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
› Press any button on the driver's seat.
› The movement can be stopped by pressing the button
 on the remote control
key and opening the driver's door. Ð Front seat heating
Fig. 46
Dash panel: Control for heating
the front seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 55.
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
The seat heaters on the driver's and front passenger's seat can be switched on
and regulated by pressing the button in the area of the symbol  or  » Fig. 46 .
By pressing the button once, the heating is switched to the highest intensity -
level

3, which is indicated by all three of the indicator lights in the switch lighting
up.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down-regula-
ted up to the switch-off. The intensity of the heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated indicator lights in the switch. £
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Using the system
Fig. 90
The air conditioning system: Control elements
Setting temperature
› Turn the control dial A
» Fig. 90 to the right to increase the temperature.
› Turn the control dial A
to the left to decrease the temperature.
Controlling blower
› Turn the blower switch B

» Fig. 90 into one of the positions, 1 to 4, to switch
the blower on.
› Turn the blower switch B
into position 0 to switch the blower off.
› Press the button
 4
to close the fresh air supply
» Fig. 90.
Regulating the air distribution
› The direction of the inlet air flow is controlled with air distribution regulator C
» Fig. 90
» page 81, Air outlet vents .
Switching the cooling system on and off
› Press the button
AC 1

» Fig. 90 . The indicator light lights up in the button.
› When you again press the button
AC , the air conditioning system is switched
off. The indicator light in the button goes out.
Rear window heater › Press the button
 2
» Fig. 90
. Further information » page 47, Windscreen
and rear window heater . Auxiliary heating (parking heating)
›
Press the button
 3
»
Fig. 90
to directly switch on/off the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating and ventilation). Further information » page 88, Auxiliary
heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) . Note
■ The whole heat output will be needed to defrost the windscreen and side win-
dows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort. ■ The indicator light AC » Fig. 90
lights after activation, even if not all of the con-
ditions for the function of the cooling system have been met » page 83, Introduc-
tory information . By lighting up of the indicator light in the button, the operation-
al readiness of the cooling system is signalled. Ð84
Using the system