2012 SKODA YETI warning

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
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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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To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button clicks into place. ÐMiddle rear head restraint
Fig. 48
Rear seats: middle head re-
straint
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 59.
Applies to vehicles using the TOP TETHER system.
Removing/installing
› Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
› Press the locking button in the direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 48
, simultaneously
press the locking button into the opening 2
using a flat screwdriver with a
width of maximum 5 mm and pull out the head restraint.
› To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button clicks into place. Ð
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Adjusting seats in forward/back direction
Fig. 49
Releasing at the front/rear
› Pull the lever A
» Fig. 49 up in the direction of arrow 1
or on the release loop
in direction of arrow 2
and move the seat into the desired position 3
.
WARNING
The following guidelines must be observed » page 130, Correct seated posi-
tion for the occupants on the rear seats . Ð Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Fig. 50
Adjusting the seat backrest
› Pull the lever 1
» Fig. 50 and adjust the required inclination of the seat back-
rest. £
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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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Note
The outer seats are not mutually interchangeable. In the rear area the left seat is
marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.ÐAdjusting seats in crosswise direction
Fig. 53
Locking seats
› Remove the middle seat
» page 61, Unlocking and removing seats .
› Fold the outer seat forward
» page 61 and unlock » Fig. 52 on page 61.
› Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the middle of
the vehicle up to the stop.
› Lock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks A
in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 53. ÐMove seats into the initial position
Fig. 54
Folding the seat backrest back
into position
› If the seat is removed, first of all position it on the guide and lock the
seat » Fig. 53 on page 62. Pull the seat upwards to ensure that the seat is
locked correctly. ›
Fold the seat in the horizontal position until it can be heard to click. Check for
yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
› Press the lever
» Fig. 54 and fold back the seat backrest. Check for yourself that
the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.
› Remove the tongue of the lock from the safety position.
› Secure the guide loop of the seat belt on the side of the outer seats until it is
heard to lock. WARNING
■ The belt locks must be in their original position after folding back the seat
cushions and backrests - they must be ready to use.
■ The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no ob-
jects in the boot can slide forwards if there is sudden braking - risk of injury! ■ When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely locked
into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking on the
cover of the lever. Note
The seat belts of the outer seats must always be guided through the guide loops
next to the head restraints. Otherwise the seat belts can slip behind the seats. Ð Boot
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class

N1 vehicles 63
Fastening elements 64
Folding hooks 64
Fastening strip with moveable hook 64
Fixing nets 65
Boot cover 65
Net partition 66
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
› Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
› Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
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Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the fixing
net » page 64 .
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
by small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of
the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling
and the weight of the object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this
case the more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”. You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “object” flies through the interior com-
partment and hits an occupant. WARNING
■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.
■ Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are fly-
ing around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are
thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard. ■ Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be displaced -
risk of accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly. ■ If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the
lashing eyes. ■ The items carried in the boot must be stored in such a way that no objects
are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking manoeuvres are un-
dertaken - risk of injury!
■ When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
boot that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the
safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats »

page 130, Cor-
rect seated position for the occupants on the rear seats .
■ If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision. WARNING (Continued)
■ Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
■ Under no circumstances, should the permissible axle loads and permissible
gross weight of the vehicle be exceeded - risk of accident!
■ Never transport people in the boot! CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of abrasive objects. Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load »
page 182, Service life of tyres .Ð Class N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 62.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN
12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load. Ð
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Fold the hook down in the opposite direction of the arrow 4
until it locks fully.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of each hook is 7.5 kg. ÐFixing nets
Fig. 58
Fixing nets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 62.
Fixing examples of the fixing net as double horizontal pockets, floor fixing
net
» Fig. 58 
and double vertical pockets » Fig. 58 - . WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy objects
are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury! CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5
kg.
■ Do not place any sharp objects in the nets - risk of damaging the net. Ð
ä Boot cover
Fig. 59
Removing the boot cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 62.
The boot cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
›
Folding the seat backrests forward to make it easier to remove the boot cov-
er » page 60, Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest .
› Unhook the support straps 1
» Fig. 59.
› Place the cover in the horizontal position.
› Pull the boot cover out of the holders 2
to the rear or press on the bottom
side of the boot cover in the front area.
› Fold the slackened front part of the boot cover over the head restraints of the
rear seats.
› Slightly tilt the boot cover and remove it to the rear.
› To reinstall, first of all push the boot cover into the holders 2
and then hook
the support straps 1
on the boot lid.
The removed boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrests. WARNING
No objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could be
endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something. CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of objects placed in this area. £
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Remove variable loading floor
Fig. 61
Boot: Fold up variable loading floor/remove
Remove variable loading floor › Fold up the loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 61.
› Fold up the variable loading floor in direction of arrow 2
.
› Pull on both sides of the locking levers in direction of arrow 3
.
› Remove the variable loading floor in direction of arrow 4
.
› The variable loading floor is installed in the reverse order.
Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position
› Fold up the hooks on the fastening strip in direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 57 on
page 64
.
› Fold up the variable loading floor behind the rear back backrests.
› Fold down the hooks in direction of arrow 3
as far as the stop.
› Support the variable loading floor on the hooks folded downwards. Ð Removing and installing carrier rails
Fig. 62
Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
Removing
› Slacken the check points B
»
Fig. 62
on the carrier rails using the vehicle key
or a flat screwdriver.
› Grasp the carrier rail A
at position 1
and slacken it by pulling in the direction
of arrow.
› Grasp the carrier rail A
at position 2
and slacken it by pulling in the direction
of arrow.
Install
› Position the carrier rails on the sides of the boot.
› Press both check points on each carrier rail B
up to the stop.
› Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it. WARNING
Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails
and the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are
at risk. Ð
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Variable loading floor with spare wheel
Use variable loading floor
Fig. 63
Fold the side parts of the loading floor/example for using the varia-
ble loading floor
You can fold down the side parts of the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
in order to enlarge the space foreseen for stowing items of luggage » Fig. 63. Note
■ If the variable loading floor with spare wheel is installed, no flexible storage
compartment can be installed. ■ The variable loading floor with spare wheel can be secured in the raised posi-
tion in the same way as the variable loading floor without spare wheel »
page 67,
Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position .ÐRemovable storage box
Fig. 64
Boot: Storage box The storage box A
is housed under the variable loading floor. This can be re-
moved where necessary.
There is a storage space for the vehicle tool kit under the storage
box » page 190 , Vehicle tool kit . WARNING
The removable storage box must be located under the variable loading floor
for the safe use of the variable loading floor. Ð Roof rack system
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Roof load 69
WARNING
■ The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached - risk of accident!
■ Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps. ■ Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■ The handling properties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy or
bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the cen-
tre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk of accident! The style
of driving and speed must therefore be adapted to the current circumstances. ■ Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■ Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions. ■ The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances - risk
of accident! £
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