2012 SKODA YETI ignition

The selector lever lock is only active if the vehicle is stationary or moving at speed
of less than 5 km/hour. The lock is switched off automatically into position N
when the car is travelling at a higher speed.
Shiftlock button
The Shiftlock button in the handle of selector lever prevents certain selector lever
positions being engaged inadvertently. The selector lever lock is cancelled when
the Shiftlock button is pressed.
Ignition key withdrawal lock
After the ignition is switched off, the ignition key can only be withdrawn if the se-
lector lever is in the position P. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the selector lever
is blocked in position P . ÐKickdown function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
The kickdown function provides you with maximum acceleration power.
When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the kickdown function is activated
in the desired driving program. This function has precedence over the driving pro-
gramme and serves for maximum acceleration of the vehicle when exploiting the
maximum power potential of the engine without taking into account the current
selector lever position ( D, S or Tiptronic ). The gearbox shifts down to one or sev-
eral gears in line with the driving state and the vehicle accelerates. The gearbox
does not shift up into the highest gear until the engine has reached its maximum
revolutions for this gear range. ÐDynamic shift programme
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
The automatic gearbox of your vehicle is controlled electronically. Shifting up and
down through the gears is performed automatically on the basis of pre-defined
driving programmes.
Adopting a moderate style of driving
will cause the gearbox to select the most
economical driving programme. Shifting up into a higher gear as soon as possible
and shifting down as late as possible will have a favourable effect on your fuel
consumption. ä
ä When adopting a
sporty style of driving with rapid movements of the accelerator
pedal combined with sharp acceleration, frequent changes in speed and exploit-
ing the top speed of the car, the gearbox will adjust to this style of driving once
the accelerator pedal (kickdown function) is depressed and will shift down earlier,
frequently by several gears in comparison to a moderate style of driving.
Selecting the most appropriate driving programme for the particular style of driv-
ing is a continuous process. Irrespective of this it is, however, possible to switch
or shift down into a dynamic shift programme by depressing the accelerator rap-
idly. The gearbox shifts down into a lower gear in accordance with the speed,
therefore enabling rapid acceleration (e.g. when overtaking) without the accelera-
tor pedal having to be depressed into the kickdown range. The original pro-
gramme will be reactivated to match your particular style of driving once the
gearbox has shifted up again.
When driving in hilly regions, the gears are selected to match uphill and downhill
sections. This avoids the gearbox frequently shifting up and down when negoti-
ating an uphill stretch. When driving downhill, it is possible to shift down into the
Tiptronic position, in order to exploit the engine brake torque. Ð Emergency programme
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the system.
The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are
functional faults in the gearbox electronics. All of the display elements illuminate
or go out.
A functional fault can have the following effect:
› The gearbox only shifts into certain gears;
› The reverse gear
R cannot be used,
› The manual shift programme is switched off in emergency mode. Note
If the gearbox has switched to emergency mode, drive to a ŠKODA specialist ga-
rage to have the fault rectified. Ð
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112 Using the system

›
Managing telephone calls via the adapter
» page 118.
› Operation of the telephone via the information display
» page 119.
› Voice control of the telephone
» page 123.
› Music playback from the telephone or other multimedia units
»
page 125.
All communication between a mobile phone and your vehicle's hands-free system
is established with the help of Bluetooth ®
technology. The adapter serves only
for charging the telephone and for transmitting the signal to the vehicle's exter-
nal aerial. Note
The following guidelines must be observed » page 114, Mobile phones and two-
way radio systems. ÐConnecting the mobile phone to the hands-free system
To connect a mobile phone with the hands-free system, the two devices must be
paired. Detailed information on this is provided in the operating instructions for
your mobile phone.
The following steps must be carried out for the connection.
› Activate Bluetooth ®

and the visibility of your mobile phone on your telephone.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Select the menu
Phone - New user in the information display and wait until the
control unit has completed the search.
› Select your mobile phone from the menu of the units found.
› Confirm the PIN 1)
.
› If the hands-free system announces (as standard
SKODA_BT) on the display of
the mobile phone, enter the PIN 1)
within 30 seconds and wait, until the connec-
tion is established 2

).
› After terminating the connection, confirm the creation of a new user profile in
the information display.
If there is no free space available to create a new user profile, delete an existing
user profile. During the connecting procedure, no other mobile phone may be connected with
the hands-free system.
Up to four mobile phones can be paired with the hands-free system, whereby on-
ly one mobile phone can communicate with the hands-free system.
The visibility of the hands-free system is automatically switched off 3

minutes af-
ter the ignition is switched on and is also deactivated when the mobile phone has
connected to the hands-free system.
Restoring the visibility of the hands-free system
If you have not managed to connect your mobile phone with the hands-free sys-
tem within 3 minutes of switching on the ignition, the visibility of the hands-free
system can be reestablished for 3 minutes in the following ways.
› By turning the ignition off and on.
› By turning voice control off and on.
› Via the information display in the menu item Bluetooth
- Visibility.
Creating a connection with an already paired mobile phone
After switching on the ignition, the connection is automatically established for
the already paired mobile phone 2)
. Check on your mobile phone if the automatic
connection has been established.
Disconnecting the connection
› By withdrawing the ignition key.
› By disconnecting the hands-free system in the mobile phone.
› By disconnecting the user in the information display in the menu
Bluetooth -
User .
Solving connection problems
If the system announces No paired phone found, check the operating state of the
mobile phone.
› Is the mobile phone switched on?
› Is the PIN code entered?
› Is Bluetooth ®
active?
› Is the visibility of the mobile phone active?
› Has the mobile phone already been paired with the hands-free system?
£1)
Depending on the Bluetooth ®

version on the mobile phone, an automatically generated 6-digit PIN is
either displayed or the PIN 1234 has to be entered manually.
2) Some mobile phones have a menu, in which the authorisation for establishing a Bluetooth ®

connec-
tion is completed by inputting a code. If the authorisation input is required, it must always be per-
formed when re-establishing the Bluetooth connection.
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Communication

All communication between a telephone and the hands-free system of your vehi-
cle can only be established with the help of the following profiles of Bluetooth
®
technology.
rSAP - Remote SIM access profile
After connecting the telephone with the hands-free system via the rSAP profile,
the telephone deregisters from the GSM network, and communication with the
network is only enabled by the control unit via the vehicle's external aerial. In the
telephone only the interface for Bluetooth ®
remains active. In this case, you can
only use the mobile phone to disconnect from the hands-free system, deactivate
the Bluetooth ®
connection or dial the emergency number
112 (only valid in some
countries).
HFP - Hands Free Profile
After connecting the telephone with the hands-free system via the HFP profile,
the telephone continues to use its GMS module and the internal antenna to com-
municate with the GSM network. Note
The following guidelines must be observed » page 114, Mobile phones and two-
way radio systems. ÐConnecting the phone to the hands-free system
To connect a mobile phone with the hands-free system, it is necessary to inter-
connect the telephone and hands-free system. Detailed information on this is
provided in the operating instructions for your mobile phone. The following steps
must be carried out for the connection.
Connecting the telephone with the hands-free system via the rSAP profile
› Activate Bluetooth ®

and the visibility of your mobile phone on your telephone.
For certain mobile phones it is necessary to switch on first the rSAP function.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Select the menu
Phone - New user in the information display and wait until the
control unit has completed the search.
› Select your mobile phone from the menu of the units found.
› Within 30 seconds enter the 16-digit code that is shown on the information dis-
play and confirm it according to the instructions on the display of your mobile
phone. ›
If your SIM card is blocked by a PIN code, enter the PIN code for the SIM card in
your phone. The telephone connects to the hands-free system (during the first
connection you can only enter the PIN code in the information display when the
vehicle is stationary, as this is the only situation when you can choose whether
the PIN code should be stored).
› Follow the instructions in the information display, the first time a new user is
stored.
› Reconfirm the
rSAP command on your mobile phone to download the tele-
phone book and the identification data from the SIM card into the control unit.
Connecting the telephone with the hands-free system via the HPP profile
› Activate Bluetooth ®

and the visibility of your mobile phone on your telephone.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Select the menu
Phone - New user in the information display and wait until the
control unit has completed the search.
› Select your mobile phone from the menu of the units found.
› Within 30 seconds enter the 16-digit code that is shown on the information dis-
play and confirm it according to the instructions on the display of your mobile
phone.
› Follow the instructions on the information display and the mobile phone, to
store a new user or to download the telephone book and identification data
from the SIM card into the control unit.
The telephone primarily connects via the rSAP profile.
If the PIN code was stored, the telephone is automatically detected and connec-
ted with the hands-free system the next time the ignition is switched on. Check
your mobile phone to see whether this automatic connection has been establish-
ed.
Disconnecting the connection
› By removing the key from the ignition lock (the connection is disconnected dur-
ing a telephone call).
› By disconnecting the hands-free system in the mobile phone.
› By disconnecting the user in the information display in the menu
Bluetooth -
User - Select user - Disconnect.
On vehicles which are fitted with a radio or navigation system at the factory, it is
possible to terminate the telephone call after removing the key from the ignition
lock by pressing the button on the touchscreen of the radio 1)
or navigation sys-
tem; refer to the operating instructions for the radio or navigation system. £1)
Does not apply for Radio Swing.
120 Using the system

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

Monitoring the airbag system
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one
airbag has been switched off.
If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment:
› The airbag indicator light  illuminates for around 4
seconds after the ignition
is switched on and then flashes approximately another 12 seconds in 2 second
intervals.
The following applies if the airbag has been switched off using the key switch
in the storage compartment: › The airbag indicator light  comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on;
› Switched off airbags are indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the yellow
indicator light   in the display    coming on » Fig. 127 on
page 142. Note
■ The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.
■ A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to inform you which airbags in your vehicle
can/must be deactivated. ÐKey switch for the front seat passenger airbag
Fig. 127
Storage compartment: Switch for the front passenger airbag/indi-
cator light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Switching off › Switch off the ignition. ›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position 2
» Fig. 127
OFF.
› Check that the yellow indicator light
  in the display     in the
middle of the dash panel lights up 3
» Fig. 127 when the ignition is switched
on.
Switching on
› Switch off the ignition.
› Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position 1
» Fig. 127
ON.
› Check that the yellow indicator light
  in the display 
   in the
middle of the dash panel lights up 3
» Fig. 127 when the ignition is switched
on. The indicator light 
  goes out 65 seconds after the ignition is switched
on.
Indicator light   in the display   
The airbag indicator light is located in the middle of the dash panel » Fig. 127 3
.
If the front passenger airbag is switched off, the indicator light comes on for
about 4

seconds after the ignition is switched on.
There is a system fault in the deactivated airbag » if the airbag indicator light
flashes. Immediately visit a ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switched
off.
■ Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag. ■ If the indicator light   in the display 
   flashes, the front pas-
senger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the air-
bag system checked by a ŠKODA specialist garage immediately. Ð142
Safety

Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment
The first 1 500 km
New engine
The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.
Up to 1 000 kilometres › Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed of the gear in use, i.e. 3/4 of
the maximum permissible engine speed.
› No full throttle.
› Avoid high engine speeds.
› Do not tow a trailer.
From 1 000 up to 1
500 kilometres
› Gradually
increase the power output of the engine up to the full speed of the
gear engaged, i.e. up to the maximum permissible engine speed.
During the first operating hours the engine has higher internal friction than later
until all of the moving parts have harmonized. The driving style which you adopt
during the first approx.1

500 kilometres plays a decisive part in the success of
running in your car.
Never drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds even after the running-in period
is complete. The maximum permissible engine speed is marked by the start of the
red scale area of the revolutions counter. On vehicles fitted with a manual gear-
box, at the very latest shift up into the next gear when the red area is reached.
During acceleration (depressing the accelerator) exceptionally high engine
speeds are automatically reduced, yet the engine is not protected against too
high engine speeds which are caused by incorrectly shifting down the gears re-
sulting in a sudden increase of the engine speeds above the permitted maximum
revolutions which can lead to engine damage.
For a vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox the converse situation also applies: Do
not drive at an engine speed that is too low. Shift down a gear when the engine
is no longer running smoothly. Observe the recommended gear » page 11, Recom-
mended gear . CAUTION
All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its
normal operating temperature. Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is
stationary or when driving in individual gears. For the sake of the environment
Not driving at unnecessarily high engine revolutions and shifting to a higher gear
as early as possible are ways to minimise fuel consumption and operating noise
levels and protects the environment. Ð New tyres
New tyres have to be “
run in” since they do not offer optimal grip at first. Drive
especially carefully for the first 500 km or so. Ð New brake pads
New brake pads initially do not provide full braking efficiency. The brake pads
must initially be “run in

”. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or so. Ð Catalytic converter
Proper operation of the emission control system (catalytic converter) is of major
significance for driving your vehicle in an environmentally conscious way.
The following guidelines must be observed: › Vehicles fitted with a petrol engine must always be refueled with unleaded pet-
rol » page 168 , Unleaded petrol ;
› Do not pour too much oil into the engine
» page 172, Checking the engine oil
level ;
› Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
If you drive your vehicle in a country in which unleaded petrol is not available, you
must have the catalytic converter replaced later when driving the vehicle into a
country in which use of a catalytic converter is mandatory. £
146 Driving Tips

Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the trail-
er is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accelerating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply the
brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting from
the trailer wheels locking. On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to
also use the engine as a brake.
Trailer stabilisation
The trailer stabilisation is an extension of the stabilisation control that works in
conjunction with the counter-steering assistance to reduce the amount the trail-
er "sways". After turning on the ignition, the ESC indicator light  in the instru-
ment cluster lights up for about 2 seconds longer than the ABS indicator light.
Prerequisites for stabilising the trailer.
› The towing device is factory-fitted or a compatible towing device has been ret-
rofitted.
› The ESC is active. The indicator light
 or  in the instrument cluster is not illu-
minated.
› The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the trailer
socket.
› The speed is higher than approx. 60 km/h.
› Trailers must have a fixed drawbar.
› The ESC works for both braked and unbraked trailers.
Trailer is connected to the anti-theft alarm system. › If the vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and a towing de-
vice.
› If the trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the trail-
er socket.
› If the electrical system of the vehicle and trailer is fully functional.
› If the vehicle is locked with the car key and the anti-theft alarm system is acti-
vated.
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated as soon as the electrical con-
nection to the trailer is interrupted.
Always deactivate the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is connected/dis-
connected. Otherwise, the anti-theft alarm system could accidentally be trig-
gered » page 31 , Anti-theft alarm system . Engine overheating
If the needle for the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand area
or the red area of the scale, the speed must be reduced immediately. Stop and
switch off the engine if the indicator light
 in the instrument cluster starts to
flash. Wait a few minutes and check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion
bottle » page 174, Checking the coolant level .
The following guidelines must be observed » page 20, Coolant temperature/cool-
ant level  .
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating. WARNING
■ The increased safety offered by the trailer stabilisation must not tempt you
to take greater risks than otherwise. ■ Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic sit-
uation.
■ Improper or incorrectly connected electric cables can energise the trailer and
cause functional faults to the vehicle's entire electrical system as well as acci-
dents and severe injuries.
■ Any work on the electrical system must be carried out only by ŠKODA spe-
cialist garages.
■ Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical con-
nections for the tail lights or other current sources. CAUTION
■ The trailer stabilisation need not be able to correctly detect all of driving situa-
tions.
■ Trailers that sway slightly are not always detected by the trailer stabilisation
and thus are not stabilised accordingly.
■ Release the pressure on the accelerator pedal if the system is being regulated.
■ Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■ When the ball rod is removed, the mounting shaft must be sealed with an ap-
propriate cover. This prevents foreign matter from penetrating into the mounting
shaft. See the fitting instructions for the towing device. £
158 Driving Tips

General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle
Taking care of your vehicle
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing the vehicle 161
Automatic car wash systems 161
Washing by hand 161
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner 161
Preserving and polishing the vehicle paintwork 162
Chrome parts 162
Paint damage 162
Plastic parts 162
De-icing windows and exterior mirrors 163
Radio reception and aerial 163
Headlight lenses 163
Rubber seals 163
Door lock cylinders 163
Wheels 164
Underbody protection 164
Protection of hollow spaces 164
Artificial leather and materials 165
Fabric covers on electrically heated seats 165
Natural leather 165
Seat belts 166
Regular and proper care help to retain the efficiency and value of your vehicle. It
may also be one of the requirements for the acceptance of warranty claims relat-
ing to corrosion damage and paint defects on the bodywork.
We recommend using care products from
ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Service Partners. The instructions for use on the package
must be observed. WARNING
■ Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the in-
structions.
■ Always store care products in a safe place, out of the reach of children - risk
of poisoning! ■ When washing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake system
can affect the braking efficiency - risk of accident! ■ Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is switched off - risk of accident!
■ Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims - risk of
cuts!
■ Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the temperature
inside the vehicle is high. CAUTION
■ Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.
■ Cleaners containing solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
■ Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight - risk of paint damage.
■ If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner, en-
sure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
door/panel joints - risk of freezing!
■ Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning prod-
ucts - risk of damaging the surface of paintwork.
■ Do not stick any stickers on the inside of the rear windows, the rear side win-
dows and in the vicinity of the heating elements on the windscreen or near the
window aerial. These may get damaged. With regard to the antenna, they may in-
terfere with the radio or navigation system.
■ Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corrosive
and acidic cleaning agents - risk of damaging the heating elements or window
aerial.
■ Do not attach scents and air fresheners to the dashboard - risk of damage to
the dashboard.
■ To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short periods
while a minimum distance of 10
cm must be observed.
■ Do not clean the roof trim with a brush - risk of damage to the trim surface. £
160 General Maintenance