2013 SKODA YETI Owner's Manual

For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel wrench,
towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through
the eye.›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
CAUTION
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 228.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the screw-
in towing eye behind the cap.
Use the built-in detachable ball rod for towing » page 152, Towing device .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to us-
ing the towing eye.
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the standard
reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal pro- visions.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable tow
bar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Remote control and removable light
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
231
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating)
231
replace batteries of the removable lights
232
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA serv-
ice partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batteries.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
230Do-it-yourself

Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 183
Remove cover/take out battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 230.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 183 with your thumb or using a flat screw-
driver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down in
the region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover
A
on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
Note
■ The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with
the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 34.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.

replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating)Fig. 184
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 230.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote con-
trol » Fig. 184 .
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover against the direction of the arrow up to the mark to open the
cover.
›
Replace the battery.
›
Return the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover in the direction of the arrow up to the initial marking, engage.
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replace batteries of the removable lightsFig. 185
Taking out the lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 230.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Take out the light in the direction of arrow » Fig. 185 .
›
Lever off the cover for the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed
object from the location of the lock-off clips
A
.
›
Remove the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
›
Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
›
Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it clicksinto place.
CAUTION
■ We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA serv-
ice partner. If the lamp is not correctly opened, it can be damaged.■
The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as
the original rechargeable batteries. If other types of rechargeable batteries are
used, the power output can be reduced or it can lead to a malfunction of the
lamp.
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Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
232
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
233
Unlocking the tailgate
233
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
233
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 186
Handle on the driver: covered
door lock cylinder
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 232.
›
Pull on the handle.
›
Push the vehicle key into the recess on the bottom side of the cover in the re-
gion of the arrow and fold it upwards » Fig. 186.
›
Insert the vehicle key bit into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency locking/
unlocking.
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Locking the door without a locking cylinderFig. 187
Left rear door: Emergency lock-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 232.
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the panel
A
» Fig. 187 .
›
Insert the key into the slot
B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the di-
rection of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
›
Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it cannot be opened from the outside. The door is unlocked by pulling on the door opening lever and is then opened from the outside.

Unlocking the tailgate
Fig. 188
Emergency unlocking of the boot
lidFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 232.
The boot lid can be unlocked manually if there is a fault in the central locking sys-
tem.
Unlocking
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 67, Rear seats .
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 188 as far
as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.

Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 189
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 232.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap in the arrow range
1
» Fig. 189 and
lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
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Emergency operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
234
Activation after unclamping and re-clamping the battery
234
Operation
Fig. 190
Point for positioning screwdriver/opening for positioning the key
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 234.
If a fault is present in the operation of the sliding/tilting roof, it can be closed and
opened by hand. The emergency operation of the sliding/tilting roof is located un-
derneath the glasses storage box » page 77, Compartment for glasses .
›
Open the glasses storage box.
›
Carefully insert an approximately 5 mm wide screwdriver into the slot in the po-
sitions shown by the arrows
1
» Fig. 190 .
›
Carefully fold the glasses storage box downwards by gently pressing down and
turning the screwdriver.
›
Insert an SW 4 allen key into the opening
2
to the stop, and close or open the
sliding/tilting roof.
›
Reinstall the glasses storage box by first inserting the plastic plugs and then pushing the entire part upwards.
Have the fault on the sliding tilting roof rectified as soon as possible by a special-
ist garage.
Note
After each emergency operation, it is necessary to activate the sliding/tilting
roof » page 234 .
Activation after unclamping and re-clamping the battery
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 234.
The sliding/tilting roof and the sun screen must be activated after disconnecting
and reconnecting the battery.
To activate the sliding/tilting roof, press the notch on the control dial downwards and forwards for approx. 10 seconds.
To activate the sun screen, press and hold the switch 
» Fig. 24 on page 45 for
approx. 10 seconds.
If the sliding/tilting roof or sun screen is not fully closed or pushed shut when dis- connecting and reconnecting the battery, they must first be closed or pushed
shut » page 45 » page 45 . Only then is it possible to perform the activation.

Replacing windscreen wiper blades

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing front windscreen wipers
235
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
235WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner. 234Do-it-yourself

CAUTIONIf the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
Replacing front windscreen wipers
Fig. 191
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 234.
When in the rest position, the wiper arms cannot be fold down from the wind- screen. Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper
arms into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Then press the windscreen wiper lever into position
4
» Fig. 36 on page 57
within 10 seconds – the wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Press the locking button
1
» Fig. 191 to unlock the wiper blade and pull off in
the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen.
The windscreen wiper arms move back into the rest position - after switching on
the ignition and changing the position of the window wiper lever or when driving
at a speed of more than 6°km/h.
Windshield wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility.
Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and
preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left
on the windshield by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is
therefore important to degrease the lips of the windshield wiper blades after ev-
ery pass through an automatic vehicle wash system .
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 192
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 234.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 192.
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the direction of the wiper arm.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Attaching the wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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235Emergency equipment and self-help

Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
236
Fuses in the engine compartment
237
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
238
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before re-
placing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating » page 236,
Fuses in the dash panel or » page 237 , Fuses in the engine compartment .
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the en-
gine compartment » page 199.CAUTION■
“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amperage –
risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical sys-
tem checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty fuse
with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of re-
placement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.

Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 193
Cover of the fuse box in the control panel / fuses
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 236.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Insert a screwdriver into the opening in the cover in the direction of the ar- row » Fig. 193 .
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box and remove.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash panel.
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out. 
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›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