2013 SKODA YETI ignition

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Side lights and low beam
47
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
48
Turn signal and main beam
49
Automatic driving lamp control
49
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
50
Fog lights
51
Fog lights with the CORNER function
51
Rear fog light
51
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
51
Hazard warning light system
52
Parking lights
53
Instrument lighting
53
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering, the position of some of the controls
differs from that shown in » Fig. 25 on page 47. The symbols which mark the po-
sitions of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob-
served » page 191 , Headlight lenses .
WARNING■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
WARNING (Continued)■ The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and does
not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if necessa-
ry, to switch on the light depending on the given light conditions. The light
sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these conditions we
recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.
Note
■ The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist has noinfluence on the life of the lighting system.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
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Side lights and low beam
Fig. 25
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 47.
Light switch positions
A
» Fig. 25 .
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Automatic switching lights on and off » page 49
Switch on the parking light or parking lights on both sides » page 53, Park-
ing lights 
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Switching on the low beam
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 51
Switching on the rear fog light » page 51
Headlight beam control 
Turning the rotary switch B
» Fig. 25 from position  to  gradually activates the
headlight beam control, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehicles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.■
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the ve-
hicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip- ped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.
■
The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The side light goes out after the ignition key is removed.
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Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 47.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the front
vehicle range.

The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following condi-
tions are met:
The light switch A
is in position  or  » Fig. 25 on page 47.
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push
down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after the ignition is switch-
ed on.
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push it
up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after the ignition is switch-
ed on.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, the function can be enabled or disabled in the menu item Dayl. dri. light » page 29 , Settings .
Note
When the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at the
front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit.48Using the system

Turn signal and main beamFig. 26
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 47.
Operating lever positions » Fig. 26 .
Switch on right 
turn signal
Switch on left 
turn signal
Switch on main beam 
(spring-tensioned position)
Switch on main beam or headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position) 
The parking light can also be controlled with the control lever » page 53.
Main beam
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the warning light 
illuminates in
the instrument cluster.
Flashing
When the left or right turn signal is on, the warning light 
or 
flashes in the
instrument cluster.
The flashing light is turned on even before the upper and lower pressure point.
This is advantageous in certain driving manoeuvres. For example, when changing
lanes hold the control lever of each pressure point.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a curve
or after making a turn.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal light fails.
ABCD“Convenience turn signal”
If you only wish to flash three times, briefly push the lever to the upper or lower
pressure point and release again.
The “Lane ch. flash” can be activated or deactivated via the Maxi DOT display in
the Lane ch. flash » page 29, Settings menu item.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
The headlight flasher system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 27
Light switch: AUTO position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 47.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 27 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light is regulated based on data gathered by the sensor fitted in the holder of
the rear-view mirror below the windscreen.
If the light switch is in position 
, the symbol 
lights up next to the light
switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the light
switch also lights up. 
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Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following condi-
tions are met:
The light switch is in the position  » Fig. 27 .
Automatic wiping during rain or wiping in position 2 or 3 ( » page 57) Is
switched on for more than 15 seconds.
The light is turned off if wiping is not switched on for longer than about 4 mi- nutes.
CAUTION
Do not stick any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen, so as not to cancel the function of automatic driving light control or
to impair its effectiveness.
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
The AFS system makes sure the street remains lit up depending on the traffic and weather situation.
The system automatically adjusts the cone of light in front of the vehicle to the driving speed or the use of the wiper.
The AFS system works in tandem with automatic driving lamp control 
, there-
fore please also read the following » page 49.
The AFS system can only work if the following condition is met. The light switch is in the position 
.
The AHL system operates in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam. The mode is
active if none of the following modes are active.
City mode
The light cone in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that this also illuminates the
adjacent side-walks, intersections, pedestrian crossings, etc. The mode is active at speeds of 15-50 km/h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can respond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode is active at speeds
above 120 km/h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can reduce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 20 – 70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers con-tinuously operate for a period of time longer than 2 minutes. The mode is deacti-
vated when the windscreen wipers are switched off for longer than 8 minutes.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds greater than
10 km.h and in all AFS modes.
Tourist lights (Travel mode)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
When this mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of the
headlights is deactivated.
This mode can be enabled or disabled via the Maxi DOT display in the Travel
mode » page 29 menu option.WARNINGIf the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to the
emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully and visit aspecialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
When the “Tourist light” mode is active, the warning icon 
flashes for about 10
seconds each time the ignition is switched on.
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The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following condi-tions are met:
The light switch is in the position  » Fig. 27 on page 49.
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced. The ignition is switched off.
The parking aid is activated.
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment fit- ted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
The light is controlled on the basis of information that is collected from the holder
mounted in the rear-view mirror sensor » page 49 .
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door on (within 60
seconds of turning off the ignition).
The light turns off 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid or after
the pre-set time has expired.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after 10 seconds or after a pre-set time or after the vehicle is
locked.
If no door is opened, the vehicle is locked automatically after 30 seconds.
Activate/deactivate the function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated/deactivated via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home or Leaving
Home » page 29 .
CAUTION
■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul traffic.
Hazard warning light systemFig. 29
Button for hazard warning light
system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 47.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 29 .
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch on
automatically.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the igni- tion are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corresponding
vehicle side will flash.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
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Parking lightsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
Parking light  switching on
›
Switching off the ignition.
›
Place the control lever into position
A
or
B
as far as it can go » Fig. 26 on
page 49 - the parking light on the right/left-hand side of the vehicle is switched on.
The parking light  can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.
If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
Turn the light switch
A
to position 
» Fig. 25 on page 47 and lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible warn-
ing sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the audible
alarm is turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
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Instrument lighting
Fig. 30
Controls for the instrument
lighting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 47.
The brightness of the instrument lights can be set only if the parking, low beam or high beam is switched on.
Knob » Fig. 30 .
Adjust brightness of the instrument lighting.
NoteOn vehicles with MAXI DOT display » page 28 the brightness of the instrument
lighting is set automatically. A manual brightness adjustment can therefore only
have a limited effect.
Interior lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
53
Rear interior light
54
Front door warning light
54
Front interior light
Fig. 31
Operation of the front interior light: Version 1/version 2
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 53.
Rocker switch positions » Fig. 31 .
switching on
switching off
Operation using the door contact switch (middle position) 
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For vehicles with interior monitoring, there is no icon for the center position (op-
eration with the door contact switch).
Switch for reading lights .
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
If light operation with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will come on
when one of the following events occurs:
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors or the luggage compartment lid is being opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
If light operation with the door contact switch is enabled, the light will go off
when one of the following events occurs:
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on.
› About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Note
If the interior light remains switched on when the ignition is switched off or if one
of the doors is open, the light will automatically go out after around 10 minutes.
Rear interior light
Fig. 32
Interior lights at the rear
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 53.
The light can be operated by moving the lens into one of the following posi-
tions » Fig. 32 .
switch on
switch off
Operation using the door contact switch (middle position) 1)
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Front door warning light
Fig. 33
Front door warning light
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 53.
The warning light
» Fig. 33 turns on when the front door is opened.
The warning light » Fig. 33 turns off when the front door is closed.
In vehicles without a warning light only a reflector is installed at this point.
Note
If the door is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish auto-
matically after around 10 minutes.

1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 53,
Front interior light .
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WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed.
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Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
57
Alternative park position of the rear window wiper
58
Headlight cleaning system
58
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed 1)
.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depend-
ing on speed.
When automatic wiping in rain is active, the wiper intervals are regulated based
on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 206.
WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 235.■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
WARNING (Continued)■ Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.■
Automatic wiping in rain only operates as a support. The driver is not re-
leased from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers
manually depending on the visibility conditions.
CAUTION
■ If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be-
tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the pane.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
blades would move back into their rest position and while doing so damage the
paintwork of the bonnet.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. The wiper stops automatically after 5 attempts to eliminate the obsta- cle, in order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Remove the the obstacle and switch
the wiper on again.
Note
■ Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the wind-
screen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.■
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
■
The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen clean-
er to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or
cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example. 
1)
On vehicles which do not have a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and wash sys-
tem operates also when the bonnet is opened.
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