2012 SKODA YETI weight

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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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Seats and Stowage

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! £
68 Using the system

CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA.
■ If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. It is therefore
essential that the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are ob-
served.
■ On vehicles with a panoramic sunroof, make sure that the tilted panorama roof
does not strike any items which are transported. ■ Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened. For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. ÐRoof load
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of
100 kg and the
maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be loa-
ded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions. ÐCup holder
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Cup holder in front centre console 69
Cup holder in rear centre console 70
ä WARNING
■ Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
■ Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the elec-
trical components or seat upholstery.
■ The cup holder in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (otherwise
it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat. Ð Cup holder in front centre console
Fig. 65
Front centre console: Cup holder
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 69.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the recesses
» Fig. 65.Ð
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Seats and Stowage

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

Folding table on the front seat rest
Fig. 80
Folding table on the front seat
rest
› Fold the table into the horizontal position by pulling in the direction of ar-
row » Fig. 80 .
› Pushing against the direction of the arrow folds the table back into the vertical
position. WARNING
■ The folding table must not be in the horizontal position while driving - risk
of injury.
■ Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holder in the folding table - risk of
scalding! ■ Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain) - risk of injury. CAUTION
The folding table on the seat backrest of the front passenger seats is designed to
hold smaller objects up to a maximum total weight of 10 kg. Ð Folding table on the medium seat rest
Fig. 81
Rear seats: Armrest
The medium seat rest can be used after folding the » page 61, Folding the seat
backrest forwards and folding the seat fully forwards armrest forward or the ta-
ble with the cup holder » Fig. 81.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the recesses. WARNING
■ Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
■ Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the elec-
trical components or seat upholstery.
■ If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy periods,
then make sure that the belt locks are not located below it - this can warp the
upholstery or fabric. Ð
76 Using the system

Stowage compartment in rear centre console
Fig. 82
Centre console at rear: Stowage
compartment
The storage compartment is equipped with a removable insert. › Open the storage compartment by pulling on the upper edge of the storage
compartment A
in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 82. WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! CAUTION
The storage compartment in the rear part of the centre console must be closed
(otherwise it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat. ÐStorage compartments in the boot
Fig. 83
Boot: Storage compartments The cover for the side compartment A
» Fig. 83can be removed, thus enlarging
the boot.
› Grasp the top part of the cover A
and carefully remove it in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 83. CAUTION
■ The removable storage compartment A
» Fig. 83 on the left side is suitable for
stowing small objects weighing up to 1.5 kg.
■ The storage compartment B
» Fig. 83 on the right side is suitable for stowing
small objects weighing up to 0.5 kg. Ð Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 84
Flexible storage compartment
The flexible storage compartment can be built into the right-hand side of the
boot.
Install
› Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of the
right side trim panel of the boot and push it downwards until it locks.
Removing
› Grasp the flexible storage compartment on the two upper corners.
› Press the upper corners inwards and release the storage compartment by pull-
ing upwards.
› Remove by pulling towards you. CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maximum
total weight of 8 kg. Ð
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Seats and Stowage

Through-loading bag
Fig. 85
Securing the removable
through-loading bag
The removable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting skis.
Loading
› Open a rear side door of the vehicle.
› Fold the middle seat backrest forward
» page 60, Rear seats.
› Place the empty removable through-loading bag in the gap between the front
and rear seats in such a way that the end of the bag with the zip lies in the
boot.
› Open the boot lid.
› Push the skis into the removable through-loading bag from the boot
» .
› Close the removable through-loading bag with the zip.
Securing
› Pull the securing belt with both lock tongues out of the pocket of the remova-
ble through-loading bag.
› Insert the lock tongues A
» Fig. 85 in the belt locks of the rear middle seat belt
C
, first of all on the one side and then on the other side.
› Place the securing belt in the middle of the skis between the heel and the tip of
the bindings and pull the securing belt tight at the free end of the belt B
.
WARNING
■ After placing the skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the
through-loading bag with the securing belt A
.
■ The securing belt must hold the skis tight.
■ Ensure that the securing belt for skis grasps the middle between the tip and
the heel element of the binding (see also imprint on the removable through-
loading bag). ■ The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 10 kg. Note
■ The removable through-loading bag is foreseen for two pairs of skis.
■ Place the skis and sticks in the removable through-loading bag with the tips
facing to the rear. ■ If there are several pairs of skis in the removable through-loading bag, ensure
that the bindings are positioned at the same height.
■ The removable through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
when moist. Ð Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located on the middle pillar and on the handle of the head-
liner above each of the rear doors. WARNING
■ Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.
■ Only use the hooks for hanging light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
■ Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
may reduce the effectiveness of head airbags. CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg. Ð
78 Using the system

WARNING
■ For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads,
loose gravel) - risk of accident!
■ The saved speed may only be resumed if it is not too high for the current
traffic conditions. ■ Always switch off the cruise control system after use to prevent uninten-
tional use of the system. CAUTION
■ Always depress the clutch pedal if switching to the neutral position (vehicle
with a manual gearbox) when the cruise control system is switched on! Otherwise
the engine can rev up unintentionally.
■ The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving
in areas with steeper gradients. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at
which it travels. Therefore, shift to a lower gear in good time or slow the vehicle
down by applying the foot brake. Note
It is not possible on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox to switch on the
cruise control system if the selector lever is in the position P, N or R. ÐStoring a speed
Fig. 105
Turn signal and main beam lev-
er: Rocker switch and switch of
the cruise control system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
ä Storing a speed
› Turn the switch A
» Fig. 105 into the ON position.
› After the desired speed has been reached, press the rocker button B
into the
SET position.
After you have released the rocker button B
out of the position SET
, the speed
you have just stored is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress
the accelerator. Ð Changing a stored speed
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
Increasing the speed with the accelerator
›
Depress the accelerator to increase the speed.
› Release the accelerator to reduce the speed back down to the preset speed.
However, if the saved speed is exceeded by more than 10 km/h for a period of
more than 5 minutes by depressing the accelerator, the stored speed is deleted
from the memory. You have to re-store the desired speed.
Increasing the speed with the rocker button B
›
Press the rocker button B
» Fig. 105 on page 105 into the RES position.
› The speed will increase continuously, if the rocker button is pressed and held in
the RES position. Release the rocker button once the desired speed is reached.
The set speed is then stored in the memory.
Decreasing the speed
› The stored speed can be
reduced by pressing the rocker button B
» Fig. 105 on
page 105 into the position SET.
› The speed will decrease continuously, if the rocker button is pressed and held
in the SET position. Release the rocker button once the desired speed is
reached. The set speed is then stored in the memory.
› If the rocker button is released at a speed of less than 30 km/h, the speed is
not stored and the memory is erased. The speed must then be stored again by
pressing the rocker button B
in the position SET after increasing the speed of
the vehicle to more than 30

km/h.
The speed can also be reduced by depressing the brake pedal, which temporarily
deactivates the system. Ð
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