2013 SKODA YETI service

■Keep the wiper blades clean. They may become soiled, e.g., with wax residues
after washing in automatic car wash systems » page 188.■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.

Windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 36
Operating lever: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
Operating lever positions » Fig. 36 .
 Wipers off
 Periodic windscreen wiping/automatic wiping in rain
 slow windscreen wiping
 rapid windscreen wiping
 
Flick windscreen wiping (spring-tensioned position)
 Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-tensioned position)
 Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular in-
tervals after a few seconds)
 Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned position)
 Switches for setting the required break between the individual wiper
strokes (
1
periodic windscreen wiping) or the wiper speed in rain (
1
auto-
matic windscreen wiping in rain)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen 
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe somewhat later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper operate simultaneously at a
speed of more than 120 km/h.
01234567ALetting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
wiper to continue for another 3-4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen).
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after the
last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This func-
tion can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window 
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes somewhat
later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the wiper to continue for another 2-3 wiper strokes (depending on the spray-
ing duration). The operating lever remains in position 6
» Fig. 36 .
Automatic rear window wiping
If the lever is in position
2
or
3
» Fig. 36 , the rear window is wiped every
30 or 10 seconds if the vehicle's speed exceeds 5 km/h.
If automatic windscreen wiping in rain is activated (the operating lever is in the
position
1
) the function is only active if the windscreen wipers operate in contin-
uous mode (no break between each wiping process).
Automatic rear window wiping can be activated/deactivated via the MAXI DOT
display in the menu item Rear wiper » page 29 .
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from thewindscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in
winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when switching
off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 235.
Note
If the slow or the fast wiper setting is switched on and the vehicle speed decrea-
ses to below 4 km/h, the wiper speed is incrementally set to a lower wiper speed.
The original setting is restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle ex-
ceeds 8 km/h.
57Lights and visibility

Cigarette lighterFig. 61
Cigarette lighter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 70.
Using the system
›
Press in the button of the cigarette lighter » Fig. 61.
›
Wait until the button pops forward.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
WARNING■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can case burns.■The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the
ignition key withdrawn. Therefore never leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle.
Note
■ The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12- volt socket for electrical
appliances » page 75, 12-volt power outlet .■
Further information » page 184, Service work, adjustments and technical alter-
ations .

AshtrayFig. 62
Removing/inserting the front
ash tray
Fig. 63
Rear ashtray: low center console / high center console
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 70.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting the front ash tray
›
Pull out the ashtray in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 62.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Opening the ashtray on the low centre console
›
Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge
A
and fold it open in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 63 .
Remove the ashtray from the low centre console
›
Grasp the ashtray at the handle
B
» Fig. 63 and remove from above. 
74Using the system

Removing the ashtray from the low centre console›Place the ashtray insert into the console and press it in.
Opening the ashtray on the high centre console›
Press on the top part of the ashtray cover in area
C
» Fig. 63 .
Removing the ashtray from the high centre console
›
Carefully push the ashtray cover downwards as far as the stop.
›
Grasp the ashtray insert in the area of the arrows » Fig. 63 and remove.
Inserting the ashtray into the high centre console
›
Place the ashtray insert in the mount and press it in.
WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ When removing the ash tray, do not hold it on the cover on the front – risk of
breakage.■
The ashtray in the rear part of the central console must be closed (otherwise it
could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.

12-volt power outlet
Fig. 64
12 -volt socket in the front central console/ in the luggage compart-
ment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 70.
Overview of the 12-volt power socket
In the front centre console » Fig. 64 -  .
In the boot » Fig. 64 -  .
Use of the 12-volt power socket
›
Remove the cover on the power socket » Fig. 64 -  or open the cover on the
power socket as appropriate » Fig. 64 -  .
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12-volt power sockets and any connected appliances can also be operated when the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn »
.
Further information » page 184, Service work, adjustments and technical altera-
tions .
WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can cause
fires, burns and other serious injuries.■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical accesso-
ries with a total power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's elec-
trical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery of
the vehicle!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power sockets.
■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.
■
Switch off the devices connected to the power sockets before you switch the
ignition on or off and before starting the engine, to avoid damage from voltage
fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!

75Seats and useful equipment

›Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.›Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the nets
» page 82.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic en-
ergy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an 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 “ ”.WARNING■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.■Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling properties
of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of acci-
dent! 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 moving around,
always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the lash-
ing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 162, Correct seated position for
the passengers in 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.
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poi-
soning!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTIONPlease 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 213, Service life of tyres .
Fastening elements
Fig. 77
Fasteners: Version 1/version 2
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 81.
In the luggage compartment are some of the following fasteners » Fig. 77 .
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets.
Mounting bar with integrated hooks only for fixing mounting networks.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes A is 3.5 kN
(350 kg).
ABC82Using the system

If menu item Open is set in the Phone - Wi-Fi - Settings - Encryption menu, the
connection is made automatically.
Connecting using WPS (service for easy connection)›
Switch on the Wi-Fi network » page 109, Switching Wi-Fi network on/off .
›
Open the Phone - Wi-Fi - WPS config. menu in the instrument cluster.
›
In the device to be connected, select the connection using WPS function - see
operating instructions for the device to be connected.
If the Pushbutton menu item is selected in the instrument cluster, the Wi-Fi con-
nection is made automatically.
If the WPS PIN menu item is selected in the instrument cluster, then a PIN must
be entered in the device to be connected and the instrument cluster.

Use WLAN network in MAXI DOT display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 109.
When a Wi-Fi network is switched on, the following menu items are displayed
when the Wi-Fi menu item is selected:
■ Off - Switch off the WLAN network (depending on the context)
■ Device list - Display a list of external devices
■ Active device - Display a list of active devices
■ Block - Block device connections
■ Known devices - Display a list of known devices
■ Rename - Rename the device
■ Block - Block device connections
■ Device blocked - Display of a list of blocked devices
■ Unblock - Remove the connection block
■ Delete lists - Delete device lists
■ Known devices - Delete the list of known devices
■ Device blocked - Delete the list of blocked devices
■ Both lists - Delete both device lists
■ Password - Use of password to log on to the WLAN network
■ Show - Display a password to log on to the WLAN network
■ Generate - Generate a new password to log on to the WLAN network
■ Wi-Fi Name - Use of WLAN network name
■ Show - Display the WLAN network name
■ Rename - Rename the WLAN network
■
WPS config. - Wi-Fi network connection using WPS
■ Pushbutton - Automatic connection
■ WPS PIN - PIN entry for the connection
■ Data counter - Display information about the volume of data transferred
■ Current conn. - Display of the volume of data transferred for the current con-
nection
■ Total - Display of the total volume of data transferred
■ Reset - Resetting of the information about the volume of data transferred
■ Settings - WLAN network settings
■ Access point - Access point settings
■ Settings - Access point management
■ APN - Change the access point name
■ User name - User Name
■ Password - Password
■ Reset - Reset access point factory settings
■ Prioritisation - Set the connection priority
■ Calls - Set the connection priority for calls
■ Data - Set the connection priority for data transfer
■ Encryption - Set the encryption
■ WPA2 - Enable WPA 2 encryption
■ Open - No encryption
■ Visibility - Set the WLAN network visibility
■ Visible - WLAN network is visible to other devices
■ Invisible - WLAN network is not visible to other devices
■ Data roaming - Set the data roaming
■ No roaming - Data roaming is not allowed
■ Allow - Data roaming is allowed
■ Always ask - Question setting for data roaming
■ Wi-Fi Channel - Select WLAN network channels (preferably set to channel 11)
■ Channel 1 ... Channel 11 - Display the WLAN network channels
■ Reset - Reset Wi-Fi network factory settings
Voice control

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Dialogue
111
Voice commands - GSM II
112
Voice commands - GSM III
112
110Using the system

After emergency stop of the ignition, the steering is unlocked.
Brakes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
124
Handbrake
125WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switched
off – risk of accident!■
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission, when
the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Otherwise, the
function of the brake booster may be impaired – risk of accident!
■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for ex-
ample, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle could then start to move – risk of accident!
WARNINGIn the event of damage occurring to the standard fitted front spoiler or the
retrofitting of another front spoiler, wheel hubs etc. » page 184, Service work,
adjustments and technical alterations , It must be ensured that the air supply
to the front brakes is not impaired. The front brakes may overheat which can
have a negative impact on the functioning of the braking system – risk of acci- dent!
CAUTION
■ Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads » page 130.■Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not neces-
sary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking distance and excessive wear.

Information on braking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 124.
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system consid-
ers the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light flashes
automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stopped,
the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system switches on.
The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically after accelerating
or driving off again.
Before driving a long distance at a steep incline, reduce speed and shift into the
next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reduc- ing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be completed intermit-tently, not continuously.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driving style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
If operated under severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must be
checked by a specialist garage between service appointments as well.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter. The
brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the
brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriate-ly, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage. 
124Driving

It is quite normal that a new engine has a higher oil consumption at first, and rea-ches its lowest level only after a certain running in time. The oil consumption of a
new vehicle can therefore only be correctly assessed after driving about 5 000 km.
For the sake of the environment
■ Additional improvements to the fuel economy can be made by using synthetic
high-lubricity oils.■
Regularly check the ground under the vehicle. Have your vehicle inspected by a
specialist garage if you find any stains caused by oil or other fluids on the ground.
Note
We recommend that your vehicle be serviced on a regular basis by a ŠKODA serv- ice partner.
Saving electrical energy
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 130.
When the engine is running, the alternator generates and supplies electrical pow-
er. If more electrical components of the electrical system are switched on, more
fuel is needed to operate the alternator. We therefore recommend switching off
electrical components if these are no longer required.

Environmental compatibility
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 130.
Environmental protection has played a major role in the design, material selection
and production of your new ŠKODA. Particular emphasis has been placed on the
following points.
Design measures › Joints designed to be easily detached.
› Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system.
›
Improved purity of different classes of materials.
› Identification of all plastic parts in accordance with VDA Recommendation 260.
› Reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission CO
2.
› Minimum fuel leakage during accidents.
› Reduced noise.
Choice of materials › Extensive use of recyclable material.
› Air conditioning filled with CFC-free refrigerant.
› No cadmium.
› No asbestos.
› Reduction in the “vaporisation” of plastics.
Manufacture › Solvent-free cavity protection.
› Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production
plant to the customer.
› The use of solvent-free adhesives.
› No CFCs used in the production process.
› Without use of mercury.
› Use of water-soluble paints.
Trade-in and recycling of old cars
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to pro-
tecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODA vehicles
can be utilized up to 95 % and always 1)
be returned.
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a confir- mation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.1)
Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
133Starting-off and Driving

At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle which can causewater to penetrate into the air induction system of the engine or into other partsof the vehicle.›
Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
›
Deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through water » page 149.

Off-road driving
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 134.
Only drive on such roads and in such terrain, which match the vehicle parame-
ters » page 244 , Technical data as well as your driving skills.
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle trav-
elling in the given terrain.
When travelling off paved roads, we recommend activating the OFF ROAD
mode » page 138 .

Driving abroad

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unleaded petrol
135
Headlights
135
In certain countries, it may be possible that the ŠKODA service partner network is
limited or has not been established. This is the reason why procuring certain
spare parts may be somewhat complicated and specialist garages may only be
able to make limited repairs.

Unleaded petrol
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 135.
A vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded pet-rol » page 197 . Information regarding the locations of filling stations that offer
unleaded petrol is, for example, provided by the automobile associations.

Headlights
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 135.
The low beam of your headlights is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of
the road on which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the road
than in your home country, the asymmetrical low beam may dazzle oncoming
drivers. In order to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist ga-
rage.
Headlights with Xenon lights can be adjusted in the menu of the MAXI DOT dis-
play » page 28 .
Note
You can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist ga-
rage.
135Starting-off and Driving