2012 SKODA YETI tow

CAUTION
■ The 12-volt power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical
accessories with a total power uptake of up to 120
watt.
■ Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's elec-
trical system can be damaged.
■ Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain the
battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining! ■ Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the 12-volt power socket.
■ Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.
■ Before turning the ignition on or off, and before starting the car, switch off the
device connected to the 12-volt power socket to prevent any damage caused by
voltage fluctuations.
■ Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices! Note
The 12-volt power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical ac-
cessories with a power uptake of up to 120
watt.ÐStorage compartments
Overview
The vehicle has the following storage compartments: Storage compartment on the front passenger side » page 72
Storage compartment on the dash panel » page 73
Stowage compartment in front centre console » page 73
Map pockets in the front seats » page 74
Glasses storage box » page 74
Storage compartments in the doors » page 74
Stowage compartment below front passenger seat » page 75
Front armrest with storage compartment » page 75
Folding table on the front seat rest » page 76
Folding table on the medium seat rest » page 76
Stowage compartment in rear centre console » page 77 Storage compartments in the boot
» page 77
Flexible storage compartment » page 77 WARNING
■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic -
risk of accident!
■ When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from other
storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator - risk of
accident! Ð Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 71
Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the front passenger
side
Open/close
› Press the button
» Fig. 71 and the lid folds down.
› Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place.
A pen holder is provided in the stowage compartment. WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
sons. Ð
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Cooling the storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 72
Storage compartment: Using
cooling system
› Open the air supply by pulling the lever in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 72.
› The air supply is closed by pressing 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 inte-
rior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend closing the air supply if it is operated in heating mode or the cool-
ing system for the storage compartment is not being used. ÐStorage compartment on the dash panel
Fig. 73
Dash panel: Stowage compart-
ment
› Press on the button
» Fig. 73 in direction of arrow, the cover then folds up-
wards.
Certain models do not have a storage compartment lid. 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. Ð Stowage compartment in front centre console
Fig. 74
Front centre console: Stowage
compartment
The open storage compartment in the centre console is designed for the 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! Ð
73
Seats and Stowage

Stowage compartment below front passenger seat
Fig. 78
Front passenger seat: Stowage
compartment
› To open the lid, pull the handle
» Fig. 78.
› When closing the lid, hold the handle until the compartment is closed. CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg. in
weight. ÐFront armrest with storage compartment
Fig. 79
Armrest: Storage compartment/cooling of storage compartment
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening the storage compartment
› Open the lid of the armrest in the direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 79.
Closing storage compartment
› Open the lid to the stop, only then can it be folded downwards. Setting height
› First of all fold the cover downwards and then lift it in the direction of the ar-
row 1
» Fig. 79 into one of the 4 fixed positions.
Adjusting in the forward/back direction
› Push the cover into the desired position.
Opening air inlet
› Pull the lock A
» Fig. 79 upwards.
Closing air inlet
› Carefully push the lock A
» Fig. 79 downwards until it stops.
On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped
with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
When the air vent is opened, the air flows into the stowage compartment with a
temperature corresponding to the control dial settings on the A/C unit, depending
on the outer climate conditions.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position  through ad-
justment of the control dial for air distribution. This setting causes the maximum
amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the rotary reg-
ulator position for the fan).
The storage compartment can, for example, be used to temper drinks cans, etc.
If you do not use the air inlet in the storage compartment, the inlet should al-
ways be kept closed. Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake. Ð
75
Seats and Stowage

Stowage compartment in rear centre console
Fig. 82
Centre console at rear: Stowage
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. 82. 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. ÐStorage compartments in the boot
Fig. 83
Boot: Storage compartments The cover for the side compartment A
» Fig. 83can be removed, thus enlarging
the boot.
› Grasp the top part of the cover A
and carefully remove it in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 83. CAUTION
■ The removable storage compartment A
» Fig. 83 on the left side is suitable for
stowing small objects weighing up to 1.5 kg.
■ The storage compartment B
» Fig. 83 on the right side is suitable for stowing
small objects weighing up to 0.5 kg. Ð Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 84
Flexible storage compartment
The flexible storage compartment can be built into the right-hand side of the
boot.
Install
› Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the
right side trim panel of the boot and push it downwards until it locks.
Removing
› Grasp the flexible storage compartment on the two upper corners.
› Press the upper corners inwards and release the storage compartment by pull-
ing upwards.
› Remove by pulling towards you. CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maximum
total weight of 8 kg. Ð
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Seats and Stowage

Through-loading bag
Fig. 85
Securing the removable
through-loading bag
The removable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting skis.
Loading
› Open a rear side door of the vehicle.
› Fold the middle seat backrest forward
» page 60, Rear seats.
› 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
boot.
› Open the boot lid.
› Push the skis into the removable through-loading bag from the boot
» .
› 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. 85 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 through-loading bag, you must secure the
through-loading bag 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). ■ The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 10 kg. Note
■ The removable through-loading bag is foreseen for two pairs of skis.
■ Place the skis and sticks in the removable through-loading bag with the tips
facing to 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. Ð 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.
■ Only use the hooks for hanging light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
■ Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
may reduce the effectiveness of head airbags. CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg. Ð
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Parking ticket holder
Fig. 86
Windscreen: Parking ticket hold-
er
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching car park tickets. WARNING
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not
to restrict the driver's vision. Ð 79
Seats and Stowage

Heating
Using the system
Fig. 89
Heating: Control elements
Setting temperature › Turn the control dial A
» Fig. 89 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. 89 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.
› If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button 1
» page 83,
in
section Recirculated air mode .
Regulating the air distribution
› The direction of the inlet air flow is controlled with air distribution regulator C
» Fig. 89
» page 81.
Rear window heater
› Press the button 2
. Further information
» page 47, Windscreen and rear win-
dow heater .
Auxiliary heating (parking heating)
› Press the button 3
to directly switch on/off the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating and ventilation). Further information » page 88, Auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating and ventilation) .
All controls apart from the blower switch B
» Fig. 89
can be set to any desired
intermediate position.
The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up. Note
If the air distribution is positioned towards the windows, the total amount of air is
used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This can
lead to restriction of the heating comfort. ÐSet heating
Recommended basic settings of the heating controls for the respective operating
modes:
Set-up Setting of the control dial
Button 1
Air outlet vents 4
A B C
Defrosting the windshield and side
windows
To the right up to the
stop 3
Do not switch on Open and align with the side win-
dow
Free windshield and side windows
from mist Desired temperature 2 or 3
  Do not switch on Open and align with the side win-
dow £82
Using the system

Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position 93
Electromechanical power steering 93
Electronic immobiliser 93
Ignition lock 94
Starting engine 94
Switching the engine off 94
WARNING
■ Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
vehicle is stationary!
■ Maintain a distance of 25 cm 1
to the steering wheel
» Fig. 94 on page 93
-  . Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system
will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
■ The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked whilst driving so
that the position of the steering wheel cannot accidently change during the
journey - risk of accident!
■ If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest. ■ When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could injure the arms, hands and head
when the driver airbag is deployed.
■ When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2
» Fig. 95 on
page 94 (ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position is
indicated by the indicator lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could re-
sult in unexpected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident! WARNING (Continued)
■ Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise the steering wheel
could block - risk of accident!
■ When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children
could, for example, start the engine - risk of accident or injury!
■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
haust gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon
monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
ness and death. ■ Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■ Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk of acci-
dent! CAUTION
■ The starter may only be operated (ignition key position 3
» Fig. 95 on
page 94), if the engine is not running. The starter or engine can be damaged if
the starter is activated when the engine is running.
■ Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
■ Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
engine has not yet reached its operating temperature - risk of damaging the en-
gine! ■ Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage the catalytic converter. The battery from an-
other vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 197, Jump-starting.
■ Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1
minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off. For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its
operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower. £
92 Using the system