2012 SKODA YETI bulb

Driving through water on the street 151
Off-road driving 151
Towing a trailer 157
Towing a trailer 157
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 160
Taking care of your vehicle 160
Inspecting and replenishing 167
Fuel 167
Engine compartment 169
Vehicle battery 176
Wheels and Tyres 181
Tyres 181
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 189
Introductory information 189
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 189
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 190
First-aid kit and warning triangle 190
Fire extinguisher 190
Vehicle tool kit 190
Changing a wheel 191
Breakdown kit 194
Jump-starting 197
Towing the vehicle 198
Fuses and light bulbs 201
Fuses 201
Bulbs 204 Technical data
Technical data 208
Introductory information 208
Data on the vehicle data sticker and the type
plate 208
Dimensions 209
Specifications and engine oil capacity 210
Vehicle-specific details per engine type 211
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 214
Index
4 Table of Contents


Antilock brake system (ABS)
» page 22
 Rear fog light
» page 23
 Bulb failure
» page 23
 Exhaust inspection system
» page 23
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
» page 23
 EPC fault light (petrol engine)
» page 23
 Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
» page 23
 Fuel reserve
» page 24
 Airbag system
» page 24
 Tyre control display
» page 24
 Windscreen washer fluid level
» page 25
  Turn signal (left/right).
» page 25
 Low beam
» page 25
 Fog lights
» page 25
 Speed regulating system
» page 25
 Selector lever lock
» page 25
 Downhill Drive Support
» page 25
 Main beam
» page 25 WARNING
■ If illuminated indicator lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
ing notes are not observed, this may result in severe injuries or major vehicle
damage.
■ The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is essential to ob-
serve safety notes »
page 169, Engine compartment . Ð Handbrake 
The indicator light 
comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake! Ð Brake system 
The indicator light  illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 175. WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 44.
■ The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
checking the brake fluid level » page 169, Engine compartment .£
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 44.
■ If the indicator light  » page 19 is displayed simultaneously with indicator
light ,  do not continue your journey!
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist
garage.
■ A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance - risk of accident! ÐThe rear fog light 
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating » page 43.ÐBulb failure 
The indicator light  comes on if a bulb is faulty:
› within 2 seconds of the ignition being switched on;
› when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following is displayed in the information display: Check front-right dipped beam! ÐExhaust inspection system 
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection system.
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐGlow plug system 
(diesel engine)
The indicator light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The en-
gine can be started immediately after the pre-glow indicator light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the indicator light  does not come on
at all or lights up continuously . If the indicator light
 begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð EPC 
fault light (petrol engine)
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the engine control. The engine
control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð Diesel particulate filter 
(diesel engine)
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a reg-
ular basis.
If the indicator light 

lights up, soot has accumulated in the diesel particulate
filter.
To clean the diesel particle filter, the vehicle should be driven at an even speed of
at least 60 km/h » at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 mi-
nutes or until the indicator light goes out with the 4th or 5th
gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffic situation permits it.
The indicator light  only goes out after the diesel particulate filter has been
successfully cleaned.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the indicator light  does not go out and the
indicator light  begins to flash.
The following is displayed in the information display: Diesel particulate filter Owner's manual!
The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode. After
switching the ignition off and on again the indicator light, the indicator light 
also lights up.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. £
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Headlight beam adjustment
Fig. 27
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
›
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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1
2
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.
›
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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44 Using the system

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

Interior light
Interior lights at the front
Fig. 30
Interior lights at the front Fig. 31
Reading lights
Switching on
› Press the switch
» Fig. 30 in the area of the symbol .
Switching off
› Press the switch
» Fig. 30 in the area of the symbol O.
Operating with the door contact switch
› Place the switch into the middle position. On vehicles without an interior moni-
tor, the middle position is marked with the symbol  » Fig. 30 -
.
Reading lights
› Press switch
 or
 » Fig. 31 to switch the reading lights on or off. If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will come on
when:
›
the vehicle is unlocked;
› one of the doors is opened;
› or the ignition key is removed.
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will go off
when:
› the vehicle is locked;
› the ignition is switched on;
› about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if the switch is in the position  the interior light goes
out after 10
minutes to prevent the battery from discharging. Note
We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð Illuminated storage compartment on front passenger side
› When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger
side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
› The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and
goes out when the flap is closed. Ð Interior lights at the rear
Fig. 32
Interior lights at the rear
Switching on
› Press the cover glass
» Fig. 32 in the area of the symbol . £
46 Using the system

Improper handling of the vehicle battery can cause damage. We therefore recom-
mend that any work on the vehicle battery is carried out by a
ŠKODA Service Part-
ner.
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and burns when carrying out any
work on the battery and on the electrical system. For this reason, it is essential to
comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the general applica-
ble rules of safety. WARNING
■ The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled with
the greatest of care. Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection
when handling the vehicle battery. Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air
passages and lead to conjunctivitis and inflammation of the air passages in
the lungs. They corrode tooth enamel. After contact with the skin, the acid
creates deep wounds which take a long time to heal. Repeated contact with
diluted acids causes skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, slin cracks). Acids
coming into contact with water are diluted accompanied by significant devel-
opment of heat.
■ Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the bat-
tery vent openings. Protect the eyes with safety glasses or a shield! There is
the danger of suffering blindness! If any battery electrolyte comes into con-
tact with your eyes, rinse the relevant eye immediately with clear water for
several minutes. Then consult a doctor immediately. ■ Splashes of acid on your skin or clothes should be neutralised as soon as
possible using soap suds and then rinsed with plenty of water. If acid was
swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
■ Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
■ When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive gas
mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling over
during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is on.
■ Bridging of the poles will create a short circuit (e.g. through metal objects,
cables). Possible consequences of a short circuit: Melting of lead struts, explo-
sion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.
■ It is prohibited to work with a naked flame and light, to smoke or to carry
out any activities which produce sparks. Avoid creating sparks when working
with cables and electrical devices. Strong sparking represents a risk of injury. WARNING (Continued)
■ Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the engine,
the ignition and all of the electrical components and disconnect the negative
terminal (-) on the battery. If you wish to replace a bulb it suffices to switch off
the relevant light.
■ Never charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery - risk of explosion and
caustic burns! Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
■ Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low -
risk of explosion and caustic burns!
■ Never use a damaged vehicle battery - risk of explosion! Replace a damaged
vehicle battery immediately. CAUTION
■ The vehicle battery must only be disconnected if the ignition is switched off,
otherwise the vehicle's electrical system (electronic components) can be dam-
aged. When disconnecting the battery from the electrical system, first of all dis-
connect the negative terminal

(-) of the battery. Then disconnect the positive ter-
minal (+).
■ When connecting the battery to the electrical system, first connect the positive
terminal (+) of the battery. Then connect the negative terminal
(-). Under no cir-
cumstances must the battery cables be connected incorrectly - risk of a cable fire.
■ Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the bodywork - risk of
damage to the paintwork.
■ Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the vehicle battery
housing from the effects of ultra-violet light.
■ If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will
discharge. This is because certain electrical components consume electricity (e.
g.
control units) also in idle state. Prevent the battery from discharging by discon-
necting the battery's negative terminal or continuously charging the battery with
a very low charging current.
■ If the vehicle is frequently used for making short trips, the vehicle battery will
not have time to charge up sufficiently and may discharge. For the sake of the environment
A vehicle battery that has been removed is a special type of hazardous waste.
These must be disposed of in accordance with national legal regulations. Note
You should replace batteries older than 5 years. Ð
177
Inspecting and replenishing

The vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack, on which a sign is affixed, are stowed in a
box in the boot » Fig. 155
; there is also space here for the detachable ball head of
the towing device. The box is secured with a strap. The placement of the vehicle
tool kit can vary depending on the vehicle equipment.
The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted):
› wire clamps for removing the full wheel trims;
› wheel wrench;
› towing eye;
› Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts;
› Extraction pliers for wheel bolt caps;
› Replacement bulb set;
› Torx wrench/flat screwdriver.
Before placing the lifting jack back into its storage area, screw in the arm of the
lifting jack fully. WARNING
■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads - risk of
injury!
■ Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot. Note
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap. ÐChanging a wheel
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work 192
Changing a wheel 192
Subsequent steps 192
Loosening and tightening wheel bolts 193
Raising the vehicle 193
Securing wheels against theft 194 WARNING
■ If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system and
set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national legal re-
quirements must be observed. In this way you are not only protecting yourself
but other road users as well.
■ If the wheel is damaged or in the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far
away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as flat and firm a surface as
possible. ■ If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpectedly
rolling away.
■ If the vehicle is subsequently fitted with tyres which are different to those it
was fitted with at the works, follow these guidelines » page 183, New wheels
and tyres .
■ Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■ Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle, while
the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack. ■ Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent pos-
sible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move the
lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always necessary to
place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable base. Use a
non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth, such as cobbled
stones, tiled floor, etc. ■ Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger of
suffering injury.
■ Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose. CAUTION
■ The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.
■ If the anti-theft wheel bolt is fastened too tightly, it can cause damage to the
anti-theft wheel bolt and adapter. Note
■ The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA Serv-
ice Partner. ■ The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel. Ð
191
Do-it-yourself