2012 SKODA YETI wheel

WARNING (Continued)
■ The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably when
the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 62, Move seats in-
to the initial position .
■ The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 166, Seat belts.
■ The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not attempt
to repair the seat belts yourself.
■ Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If any damage to
the seat belts, seat belt tongue, inertia reel or the lock is detected, the rele-
vant seat belt must be replaced by a
ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ Damaged seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident and
were therefore stretched, must be replaced - this is best done by a
ŠKODA
specialist garage. The anchorage points for the belts should also be checked. Note
The national legal requirements must be observed when using seat belts. ÐThe physical principle of a frontal collision
Fig. 118
Driver without a fastened seat belt/rear seat passenger without a
fastened seat belt
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 132.
The physical principle of a frontal collision can be explained quite simply.
ä Motion energy, so-called kinetic energy, is produced as soon as the vehicle is
moving, both for the vehicle and its occupants. The magnitude of this kinetic en-
ergy depends essentially on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on
the weight of the vehicle including the occupants. The greater the speed and
weight increase, the greater the amount of energy which has to be absorbed in
the event of an accident.
The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the
speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy
four times.
The common opinion that it is possible to support your body in a minor accident
with your hands, is incorrect. Even in a collision at only a low speed, the forces
acting on the body are such that it is no longer possible to support your body.
Even if you only drive at a speed of 30

km/h to 50 km/h, the forces that your body
is exposed to in the event of an accident can exceed a tonne (1 000 kg).
In the event of a frontal collision, occupants of the car not wearing a seat belt, are
thrown forward and strike in an uncontrolled way parts of the interior of the car,
such as steering wheel, dash panel or windscreen » Fig. 118 - . In certain circum-
stances you could even be thrown out of the vehicle, which could cause life
threatening or even fatal injuries.
It is also important that rear seat occupants fasten their seat belts as they will
otherwise be thrown through the vehicle in an uncontrolled manner in the event
of an accident A rear seat passenger who has not fastened the seat belt is a dan-
ger not only to himself but also for those seated at the front » Fig. 118 - . Ð
133
Seat belts

Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introductory information
The operational readiness of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The
airbag indicator light  comes on for a few seconds each time the ignition is
switched on »
page 24.
The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed to offer additional
protection in the event of an accident.
The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) consists of: › an electronic control unit;
› Front airbags for the driver and front seat passenger
» page 138;
› a driver’s knee airbag » page 139;
› side airbags » page 140;
› head airbags
» page 141;
› an airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster
» page 24;
› a key switch for the front seat passenger airbag
» page 142;
› an indicator light in the middle of the dash panel to indicate the front seat pas-
senger airbag is switched off » page 142.
A fault in the airbag system exists if:
› the indicator light
 does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on;
› the indicator light
 does not go out 4 seconds after the ignition is switched
on;
› the indicator light
 goes out and comes on again after the ignition is switched
on;
› the indicator light
 comes on or flashes when driving;
› the indicator light in the middle of the dash panel for the deactivated front seat
passenger airbag flashes. WARNING
■ The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of the
complete passive vehicle safety concept. Please note that an airbag can only
offer you optimal protection in combination with a seat belt which is fas-
tened.
■ To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect when
the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to match
the body size »
page 129, Correct seated position .
■ If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident. ■ If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
■ No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of sys-
tem components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering wheel)
must only be carried out by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ Never make any changes to the front bumper or bodywork.
■ It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
might result in the airbag being deployed. ■ The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one acci-
dent. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
■ The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.
■ If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included! ■ When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to
comply with the national legal requirements. Ð When are the airbags deployed?
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
In certain accident situations, the several airbags may be deployed simultaneous-
ly.
The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, rear-
end collisions, tilting of the vehicle and vehicle rollover. £
137
Airbag system

Deployment factors
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors such
as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard, soft), the impact angle, vehicle
speed, etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which oc-
curs. The control unit analyses the nature of the collision and activates the rele-
vant restraint system. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured
during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in
the control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suf-
fer severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal collision:
› driver’s front airbag;
› passenger’s front airbag;
› driver’s knee airbag.
The following will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision: › front side airbag on the side of the accident;
› rear side airbag on the side of the accident;
› head airbags on the side of the accident.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed:
› the interior lighting comes on (if the switch for the interior light is in the door
contact position),
› the hazard warning light is switched on;
› all the doors are unlocked;
› the fuel supply to the engine is interrupted. Note
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated. This
is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle. Ð Front airbags
Fig. 122
Driver airbag in the steering wheel/front passenger airbag in the
dashboard Fig. 123
Safe distance to steering wheel/inflated airbags.
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbag system offers additional
protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel » Fig. 122 - .
The front airbag for the front seat passenger is located in the dash panel above
the stowage compartment 
- » Fig. 122.
If the airbags are deployed, the airbags are filled with a propellant gas and infla-
ted in front of the driver and front passenger » Fig. 123 - . The forward move-
ment of the driver and of the front passenger is cushioned when they make con-
tact with the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to head and chest is thus
reduced. £
138 Safety

The airbag allows the gas to flow out of the inflated airbag in a controlled manner
(depending on the load of the particular car occupant) in order to cushion head
and chest areas. The airbag then deflates subsequently to such an extent, after
an accident, to again provide a clear view forward.
WARNING
■ For the driver and front passenger, it is important to maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or dashboard A
» Fig. 123
. Not maintain-
ing this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must
always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
■ The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to in-
juries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
■ There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. ■ Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a prop-
er restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident, the
child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!
■ It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag when attach-
ing a child safety seat to the front passenger seat where the child is seated
with its back facing in direction of travel » page 141, Deactivating airbags. If
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal inju-
ries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. When transporting a child on
the front passenger seat, pay attention to any relevant national regulations
regarding the use of child safety seats.
■ The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash panel
on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or modi-
fied in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth that is
dry or has been moistened with water. No objects such as cup holders, mobile
phone mounts, etc. must be attached to the covers of the airbag modules or
be located within their immediate vicinity.
■ Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module in
the dash panel. Ð Driver’s knee airbag
Fig. 124
Driver's knee airbag below the
steering column
The driver's knee airbag offers adequate protection for the driver's legs.
The driver's knee airbag is located in the lower part of the dash panel below the
steering column » Fig. 124.
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the driver's knee airbag and the belt ten-
sioner are deployed.
The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with the
fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the legs of the driver is thus reduced. WARNING
■ Adjust the driver's seat in a forward/back direction so that there is a gap of
at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel in the vicinity of the knee
airbag B
» Fig. 116 on page 130. If it is not possible to meet this requirement
due to your body size, visit a ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ The surface of the airbag module in the lower part of the dash panel below
the steering column not have stickers attached, be covered or modified in any
other way. This part should only be cleaned with a cloth that is dry or has
been moistened with water. No objects must be attached to the cover of the
airbag module or located within the immediate vicinity. ■ Do not attach any bulky and heavy objects (bunch of keys etc.) to the igni-
tion key. These can be ejected by the knee airbag when it is deployed and can
cause injuries. Ð
139
Airbag system

Head airbags
Fig. 126
Location of the head airbag/gas-filled head airbag
In the event of a severe side collision, the head airbag system offers additional
protection for the head and neck area of passengers.
The head airbags are positioned above the doors on both sides in the interior of
the car » Fig. 126 -  .
In the event of a side collision the head airbag is deployed together with the rele-
vant side airbag and the belt tensioner on the side of the car on which the acci-
dent occurs.
When deployed, the airbags cover the entire side window and door pil-
lar »
Fig. 126 -  .
Any impact of the head against parts of the interior or objects outside of the car,
is cushioned by the inflated head airbag. The reduction in any impact to the head
and the resultant minimizing of any movements of the head additionally reduce
the risk of injuries to the neck area. The head airbag also offers additional protec-
tion in the case of an offset impact by covering the front door pillar. WARNING
■ There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the head airbags
which might prevent the airbags from inflating properly.
■ Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks fitted in the vehicle. Never
leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of cloth-
ing. Additionally, clothes hangers must not be used to hang up items of cloth-
ing. WARNING (Continued)
■ The airbag control unit operates with sensors located in the front doors. For
this reason no adjustments must be carried out to the doors and door panels
(e.g. additional installation of loudspeakers). Resulting damages can have a
negative affect on the operation of the airbag system. All work on the front
doors and their panels must only be carried out by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ There must no other persons (e.g. children) or animals between the passen-
ger and the deployment area of the head airbag. In addition, none of the occu-
pants should lean their head out of the window when driving, or extend their
arms and hands out of the window.
■ The sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-
ployment 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
airbag is deployed.
■ The installation of impermissible accessories in the vicinity of the head air-
bags can considerably impair the protection offered by the head airbag in the
event of it being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated, parts of
the fitted accessories could be thrown into the interior of the car and injure
the occupants » page 189, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts .Ð Deactivating airbags
Deactivating airbags
Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if:
› using a child seat on the front passenger seat, in which the child has its back to
the vehicle's direction of travel (in some countries this must be in the direction
of travel due to different legal regulations applying) » page 143, Transporting
children safely ;
› not being able to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the middle of
the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly adjusted;
› special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of a
physical disability;
› other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » Fig. 127 on page 142.
We recommend that you ask a

ŠKODA Service Partner to switch off any other air-
bags. £
141
Airbag system

WARNING
■ Be very alert and look ahead when driving off-road. Always adjust your driv-
ing to the current of-road, traffic and weather conditions. Excessive speed or
incorrect driving manoeuvres can cause damage to the vehicle and lead to se-
rious injuries.
■ The Assistance systems of your vehicle cannot overcome the physical limits
of your vehicle.
■ Do not drive over embankments, ramps or hillsides at too high a speed. This
can lead to the wheels of the vehicle lifting off the ground so that you can no
longer steer and control the vehicle.
■ If the wheels lose contact with the ground, for example when the vehicle re-
bounds while driving over corrugations, steer straight ahead. If the wheels are
turned when making the contact with the ground again, the vehicle can roll
over.
■ There should never be any person in front or behind the vehicle when rocks,
scrub, wood pieces or other objects are placed under the wheels in order to
achieve traction on a sandy or slippery ground. Turning the wheels can trans-
form these objects into dangerous
“bullets” – risk of death!
■ Luggage and other items, which are transported on the roof of the vehicle,
additionally raise the centre of gravity and thus increase the risk of a rollover. ■ Never attempt to drive uphill or downhill if it is too steep for your vehicle.
The vehicle could slip, tilt or roll over - risk of accident! » table on page 153
■ Never attempt to make a turn on a hillside. The vehicle could tilt or roll over.
This can result in serious accidents.
■ Never let the vehicle roll down the hillside at idling speed. You can lose the
control over your vehicle.
■ If the engine cuts out, stop and restart the engine.
■ Objects trapped under the floor of the vehicle can damage the fuel lines, the
brake system, the seals and other parts of the chassis. Check the underside of
the vehicle and remove the trapped objects. Combustible objects such as dry
leaves or twigs could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire! CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over objects
which are larger than the ground clearance, the chassis and its components can
get damaged. ■ Do not leave your foot on the clutch pedal or let the clutch slip when driving off-
road. Overwise you may unintentionally depress the clutch pedal on uneven
ground leading to a loss of control over the vehicle. For the sake of the environment
Pay attention to the environment when driving off-road. Ð Explanation of technical terms
Fig. 135
Embankment angle/slope angle Fig. 136
Ground clearance/ramp angle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 151.
The technical data » table on page 153

refer to ideal conditions. These values
may differ depending on the load and composition of the soil and the environ-
ment. The driver is responsible to decide whether a vehicle can overcome a cer-
tain situation. £
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152 Driving Tips

Off-road driving
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 151.
Important information
› Switch on the
OFF ROADmode » page 98 , OFF ROAD mode.
› Drive slowly through tricky route sections. Shift up when driving up on slippery
surfaces, make sure the vehicle always remains in motion. Do not drive too fast
otherwise you may lose control over the vehicle.
› Drive slowly over hilltops. Make sure that the wheels of the vehicle do not lift
off the ground, as this could severely damage the vehicle and it may become
disabled.
› If your vehicle got stuck in sand, snow or sludge, it may be more effective to re-
verse the vehicle than trying to drive forwards.
› Place stones, footmats or pieces of wood under the spinning wheels in order to
achieve traction on a sandy or slippery ground.
› Read the instructions before driving through water
» page 151.
› Keep sufficient distance from other vehicles even at low speeds. When the first
vehicle suddenly gets stuck, the following vehicle can still stop in time without
getting stuck itself.
Driving uphill
› Drive slowly and steadily straight uphill.
› Do not shift gears or press the clutch pedal while climbing.
› Only press the accelerator enough to move up the hill.
› Do not stop or turn the vehicle around on the hillside.
› Prevent the engine from cutting out.
If you can go no further on a slope
› Never attempt to make a turn with the vehicle on a hillside.
› If the engine cuts out, stop and restart the engine.
› Shift into reverse gear and carefully move backwards in your own lane.
Downhill
› Shift into first gear or select the first driving stage, while in Tiptronic mode, to
drive downhill on steep hillsides. The Downhill Drive Support is optimally utilis-
ed in this way.
› Use the foot break carefully otherwise you may lose control over the vehicle.
› If it is feasible and safe, drive straight down.
› Do not press down on the clutch or shift into Neutral.
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Driving over rutted roads and troughs
› Only drive over rutted roads and troughs when they do not exceed your vehi-
cle's ground clearance. Your vehicle may

“sink” and get stuck in soft ground.
› Never drive over rutted roads and troughs which are too deep. If you cannot
avoid this, it is better that you turn back.
Crossing a trench › If possible, drive through the trench at an acute angle. Make sure when driving
through the trench that the tilt angle is not too steep.
Driving in sand and mud
› You should always drive at a constant speed through sand or mud whenever
possible and at the same time do not shift gears.
› Never drive too fast, otherwise the wheels may spin and the vehicle can get
stuck. If you feel that the tyres are losing grip, turn the steering wheel quickly
back and forth. This leads to an improved grip on the front tyres for a short peri-
od of time. Ð Changing gear when driving off-road
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 151.
The gear you must shift into depends on the terrain. Choosing the correct gear
contributes to safe driving.
Important information
› When the gear or the driving stage has been properly selected, it is unnecessary
to slow down the vehicle on a downhill section using the footbrake as in most
cases the engine braking power is sufficient.
› Depress the accelerator only as much as is necessary. A too great acceleration
may lead to the wheels spinning and thus results in the loss over the control of
the vehicle. £
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154 Driving Tips

Manual gearbox
› If you are driving through difficult terrain,
on no account use the clutch or
change the gear. When the clutch is depressed, the vehicle may come to a
standstill because of the increased grip of all the tyres of the vehicle (e.g. in the
mud, in deep sand or on a slope). Once the vehicle has come to a standstill, it
may be difficult or even impossible to start off under these conditions.
› When negotiating a steep downhill section or a steep uphill section, always
shift into the 1st or 2nd gear.
› On a soft or slippery ground, you must drive at the appropriate speed and you
must select the highest possible gear for this.
Automatic gearbox
› Select the selector lever position D
for normal flat stretches of ter-
rain » page 110, Selector lever positions.
› While in Tiptronic mode, select the selector lever position 3
or 2
if you are
driving through mud, sand, water or hilly sections of terrain » page 111, Manual
shifting of gears (Tiptronic) .
› When negotiating a steep downhill section or a steep uphill section, select the
selector lever position 1
while in Tiptronic mode
› On a soft or slippery ground, you must drive at the appropriate speed and you
must select the highest possible driving stage for this. ÐDriving at an angle on a hillside
Fig. 137
Steer and maintain your trajec-
tory/in direction to exit - facing
uphill
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 151.
Driving at an angle on a hillside is one of the most dangerous situations while
driving off-road.
ä If the vehicle is at a very steep angle, the wheels on the low side must not sink
deeply into the ground or into troughs and you must not drive over stones, tree
stumps or other obstructions with the alternate raised wheels.
If there is a risk your vehicle may tilt, steer immediately in direction of dip A
and
lightly depress the accelerator » Fig. 137.
A passenger, seated at the rear, should always remain seated on the seat facing
up the hill during such a journey. In an extreme case, the passenger on the rele-
vant side must exit the vehicle until you have safely crossed the hillside.
Exiting the vehicle on a hillside
If the vehicle comes to a standstill at a steep angle on a hillside and you and your
passengers must exit the vehicle, then all the occupants should exit on the side
facing up the hill B
» Fig. 137
. WARNING
■ Before driving at an angle on a hillside A
» Fig. 137
, ensure that you can
steer and maintain your trajectory. If you drive at an angle on a hillside and
there is a risk your vehicle may tilt, steer immediately downhill on your trajec-
tory and lightly depress the accelerator. ■ In case the vehicle is stationary on a hillside at a steep angle, do not exit the
vehicle when it is facing downhill. Always leave the vehicle carefully on the
side facing downhill B
» Fig. 137.
■ When driving at an angle on a hillside, the vehicle can lose its grip and slide
sideways. Always make sure that the wheels on the low side do not sink
deeply into the ground or into troughs and do not drive over stones, tree
stumps or other obstructions with the alternate raised wheels - risk of acci-
dent! Ð Stuck vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 151.
If you can no longer drive on ...
›
Carefully dig out all wheels and ensure that no other parts of the vehicle are
still stuck.
› Engage reverse gear.
› Carefully press the accelerator and try to reverse in a straight line.
› Place scrub, footmats or a sackcloth directly in front of the tyres in order to im-
prove grip and thus achieve an improved traction to drive out. £
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Driving and the Environment