2013 SKODA YETI start stop button

Modes and use of selector leverFig. 110
Selection lever / lock button / display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 126.
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
gear are indicated in the display » Fig. 110.
The following modes can be selected with the selector lever » Fig. 110.
P
– Parking mode
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this mode.
The parking mode must only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
R
- Reverse gear
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
is at idling speed.
Before moving into mode R from mode P or N, depress the brake pedal while si-
multaneously pressing the lock button in arrow direction
1
» Fig. 110 .
N
- Neutral
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
D
- Mode for forwards travel (normal programme)
In mode D, the forward gears are automatically changed according to the engine
load, accelerator pedal actuation and driving speed.
S
- Mode for forwards travel (sports programme)
In mode S , the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at higher
engine speeds than in mode D.
Before changing to mode S from mode D, press the lock button in arrow direction1 » Fig. 110 .
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
The selector lever is locked in mode P and N to prevent that the forward driving is
selected accidentally, thereby setting the vehicle in motion. The indicator light
 » page 22 illuminates in the instrument cluster.
The selector lever is released by depressing the brake pedal while simultaneously
pressing the lock button in arrow direction 1
» Fig. 110 .
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving via position N (e.g. from R to
D ). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck, e.g. in a bank of
snow. The selector lever lock will click into place if the lever is in the position N
for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being depressed.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds up
to 5 km/h.
Note
If you want to move the selector lever from mode P to mode D or vice versa, move
the selector lever quickly. This prevents that you accidentally select mode R or N.
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Fig. 111
Selector lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 126.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears on the selector lever.
This mode can be selected both while stopping and while driving.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the display » Fig. 110 on page 127 . 
127Starting-off and Driving

The gear recommendation must be observed when changing gear » page 24.
Switching to manual shifting›
Push the gear selector from position D towards the right, or left in a right-hand
drive vehicle.
Shifting up gears
›
Press the selector lever forwards
+
» Fig. 111 .
Shifting down gears
›
Press the selector lever backwards
-
» Fig. 111 .
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear just
before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.
If a lower gear is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no riskof the engine overrevving.
Note
It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual shifting
of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and hence the
wear of the brakes » page 124.
Starting-off and driving
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 126.
Starting off
›
Start the engine.
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Press the lock button in the direction of
1
» Fig. 110 on page 127 and hold.
›
Move the selector lever into the desired position » page 127
and then release
the lock button.
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Stop
›
Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
›
Keep holding the brake pedal until driving is resumed.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time, such as at a cross roads.
Parking›Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Press the lock button in the direction of
1
» Fig. 110 on page 127 and hold.
›
Move the selector lever into the position P and then release the lock button.
Kickdown
The kickdown function allows you to achieve the maximum acceleration of your
vehicle while driving.
When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the kickdown function is activated
in any forward driving mode.
The gearbox shifts down one or more gears depending on the vehicle speed and engine speed, 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.
WARNINGRapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
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Malfunction
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 126.
Emergency programme
The transmission switches to the emergency programme, if there is a fault in the automatic gearbox system.
Indications of an activated emergency programme include the following.
› Only certain gears are selected.
› The reverse gear
R cannot be used.
› Shifting gears in Tiptronic mode is not possible.
Gearbox overheating
The gearbox may become too hot due to frequent repeated starting or stop-and-
go traffic, for example. Overheating is indicated by the warning light » page 14, 
Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too hot .
128Driving

If the driver changes the parking mode while searching for a parking space, the
symbol button  must be pressed again.
Note
If  the symbol  (km / h) is shown in the display , the vehicle speed should be
reduced below 40 km / hr (parallel parking) or below 20 km / hr (Transverse park- ing) .
Parking
Fig. 123
Display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 143.
Explanation of graphic
Parking place recognised with the information to drive on.
Parking place recognised with the information to engage the reverse gear.
Indication for selecting the forward gear.
Indication for selecting the reverse gear.
The time limit for the parking procedure with the help of the system is 6 minutes. If the system has recognised a suitable parking space, this parking space is
shown in the display » Fig. 123 - 
.
›
Continue driving forwards until the display appears » Fig. 123 - 
.
›
Stop and ensure that the vehicle does not continue to move forward until the
parking procedure starts.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
ABCD› As soon as the following message is shown in the display:
 Steering interv. ac-
tive. Monitor area around veh.! , let go of the steering wheel. The steering will
be taken over by the system.›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
In the event that the parking procedure cannot be carried out in one go, the park- ing process is completed in further stages.
›
If the display shows the flashing arrow forward » Fig. 123 -  , then select the
first gear or move the selector lever into position D.
The display shows the  icon (brake pedal).
›
Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically rotates
into the required position, the symbol  goes out.
›
Carefully drive forwards.
›
If the backwards arrow is flashing in the display » Fig. 123 - 
, select reverse
gear again or move the selector lever into position R .
The display shows the 
icon (brake pedal).
›
Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically rotates
into the required position, the symbol 
goes out.
›
Carefully move backwards.
You can repeat these steps several times in succession.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and the
following message appears in the display:
Park Assist ended. Take over steering
Automatic termination
The system terminates the parking procedure if one of the following cases arises.
› Speed of more than 7 km/h repeatedly exceeded during the parking procedure.
› Time limit of 6 minutes exceeded for the parking procedure.
› System button pressed.
› Engagement of the ASR system.
› TCS system switched off.
› Intervention of the driver in the automatic steering procedure (stops the steer-
ing wheel).
› Reverse gear disengaged or selector lever removed from the position
R when
reversing into the parking space.
› Selector lever moved to position
P.
› There is a system fault (system temporarily not available).
› Automatic braking for damage limitation.
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If any of the above events occurs, the following warning message is dis-
played. » page 146 .
Manoeuvring out of a parallel parking space
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 143.
Manoeuvring out
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 122 on page 144 once.
›
Activate the turn signal for side of the vehicle where the parking space is out of
which you wish to manoeuvre.
›
Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
›
As soon as the following message is shown in the display: 
Steering interv. ac-
tive. Monitor area around veh.! , let go of the steering wheel. The steering will
be taken over by the system.
›
Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.
›
Follow the system instructions shown in the display.
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and the
following message appears in the information display:
Take over steering and continue driving
Automatic termination
The system terminates the manoeuvring procedure if one of the following cases
arises.
› Speed of more than 7 km/h exceeded during the manoeuvring procedure.
› System button pressed.
› Engagement of the ASR system.
› TCS system switched off.
› Intervention of the driver in the automatic steering procedure (stops the steer-
ing wheel).
› There is a system fault (system temporarily not available).
› Automatic braking for damage limitation.
If any of the above events occurs, the following warning message is dis-
played. » page 146 .
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Automatic brake assist
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 143.
The system provides assistance to the driver with automatic brake assist. The au-
tomatic brake assist does not exempt the driver from his/her responsibility for
the accelerator, brake and clutch.
Automatic braking for preventing cancellations caused by excessive speeds
To prevent the speed from exceeding 7 km/h and to subsequently prevent can-
cellation of the parking procedure, automatic brake support is initiated. The park-
ing procedure can be resumed after automatic braking.
Automatic braking takes place only once per parking procedure.
Automatic braking for damage limitation
The system detects an imminent collision based on the driving speed and the dis-
tance from the obstacle, automatic brake support is initiated.
The system function is ended after this automatic brake assist for damage limita-
tion.
WARNING■ Automatic brake assist only works as an element of the assist function. The
driver must always be ready to brake the vehicle him/herself.■
Automatic brake assist is ended after around 1.5 seconds. Depress the brak-
ing pedal so that the vehicle does not start moving by itself.

Information messages
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 143.
Park Assist Brake interv. Speed too high
If a speed of 50 km / h is exceeded while searching for a parking space, the sys-
tem with the key symbol is  must be reactivated.
Speed too high. Please take over steering!
The parking procedure was ended because the speed was exceeded. Park with a
max. speed of 7 km/h. 
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Briefly push the rocker button B into the RES/+ position in order to resume the
stored speed after the clutch or brake pedal is released.
START-STOP
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Starting/shutting down the engine
149
Operating conditions of the system
150
Manually activating/deactivating the system
150
Information messages
151
The START-STOP system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO 2 emissions.
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on. In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle phase, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights. The engine restarts automatically
where necessary.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met. The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The bonnet is closed.The driving speed was higher than 4 km.h after the last stop.
No trailer is coupled.
WARNING■ The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-
ning.■
Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.
CAUTION
Always deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through wa-
ter » page 134 .Note■
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the driv-
er's door is opened during stop mode on vehicles with manual transmission or au- tomatic transmission (when the selector lever in position P), the engine must be
started manually » page 120.■
After manually starting the engine on vehicles with manual transmission, auto-
matic engine shut down is not possible until the vehicle has travelled the re-
quired minimum distance for START-STOPP mode.
■
If, on vehicles with automatic transmission, the selector lever positions D, S or N
are selected after driving in reverse, the vehicle will first need to achieve a speed
of over 10 km/h before automatic engine shut down can take place again.
■
Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal temper-
ature of the vehicle battery even after several hours. If the vehicle remains out- doors for a long time in minus temperatures or in direct sunlight, it can take sev-
eral hours until the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable
temperature for proper operation of the START STOP system.
■
If the Climatronic is running in automatic mode, it is possible that under certain
conditions the engine may not switch off automatically.

Starting/shutting down the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 149.
Vehicles with manual transmission
›
Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
›
Put the gear stick into Neutral.
›
Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic engine shut down (STOP phase) takes place. The warning symbol 
appears in the instrument cluster display.
›
Depress the clutch pedal.
The automatic start procedure takes place again (START phase). The warning
symbol 
goes out.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
Automatic engine shut down takes place. The warning symbol 
appears in the
instrument cluster display.
›
Release the brake pedal. 
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The automatic start procedure takes place again. The warning symbol  goes
out.
Further information on automatic transmission Engine shut down takes place when the selector lever is in positions P, D , S and N
and in Tiptronic mode.
When the selector lever is in position P the engine remains shut down after you
release the brake pedal. Start the engine by pressing the gas pedal or by moving
the selector lever into a different mode and releasing the brake pedal.
If the selector lever is moved into position R during the STOP phase , the engine
will re-start.
No automatic engine shutdown takes place when the vehicle is moving at low
speed (e.g. during a traffic jam or when tuning) and remains stationary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shutdown takes place if you
press the brake pedal down with more force.
Operating conditions of the system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 149.
The START-STOP system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to check without servicing.
No engine shut down is carried out
Before each STOP phase, the system checks whether certain conditions have
been met. No engine shut down takes place in the following situations.
› The engine has not reached the minimum temperature for START STOP mode.
› The temperature inside the vehicle has not reached the desired temperature
set in the air-conditioning system/heating.
› The external temperature is very low/high.
› The intensive windscreen heater (Climatronic) or windscreen heater/ventilation
is switched on with the maximum air temperature setting (manual air condition-
ing system).
› The parking aid/Park Assist is switched on.
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
› The stationary vehicle is on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.
› The idling speed is too high.
› The steering angle is too large (manoeuvring).
› The selector lever position
R is selected (e.g. when parking).
The warning symbol  appears in the instrument cluster display.
The automatic start procedure takes place again
During the STOP phase, the engine fires up without any active driver intervention, e.g. in the following situations.
› The vehicle begins to roll, e.g. on a slope.
› The difference between the temperature setting of the air-conditioning sys-
tem/heating and the temperature of the interior is too large.
› The intensive windscreen heater (Climatronic) or windscreen heater/ventilation
is switched on with the maximum air temperature setting (manual air condition-
ing system).
› The brake pedal was pressed several times (the pressure in the braking system
is too low).
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
› The current consumption is too high.
Manually activating/deactivating the system
Fig. 125
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 149.
Activation/deactivation
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 125 .
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the indicator light in the button lights up.
Note
If the system is deactivated during the STOP phase, the automatic start proce-
dure takes place.
150Driving

›Insert a new fuse.›Replace the bracket at the original position.›
Re-insert the cover of the fuse box .
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.Power consumer1Heating of the gearbox ventilation (diesel engine)
Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG2-3Tow hitch4Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever, turn signal light lever,
camera5Air blower for heating, radiator fan, air conditioning system, Clima-
tronic6Rear window wiper7Phone8Tow hitch9Vehicle voltage control unit - interior lights
Rear fog light10Rain sensor, light switch, diagnosis connector, removable light11Left side cornering lights12Right side cornering lights13Radio, DVD14Central control unit, engine control unit15Light switch16Haldex17KESSY controller, steering wheel locking18Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, brake sensor, Haldex19Control unit for ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, control
unit for parking aid, switch for OFF ROAD mode, START STOP button20Switch and airbag control unit21WIV, tail lamp, dimming mirror, pressure sensor, telephone prepara- tion, air mass sensor, control unit for headlight range control and
headlight tilt22Instrument cluster controller for electro-mechanical power steering, control unit for data bus23Central locking system and bonnet lidNo.Power consumer24Rear power window25Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Electric sliding/tilting roof, electric sun screen28Fuel pump, injection valves29Front power window30front and rear lighter31Headlight cleaning system32Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating33Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic, remote control for auxiliary
heating34Alarm, spare horn35Control unit for automatic gearbox DSG36Tow hitch

Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 194
Cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment / fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 236.
On some vehicles, the battery cover must be removed before removing the cover
for the fuse box » page 208. 
237Fuses and light bulbs