2013 SKODA YETI ignition

■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

Alternative park position of the rear window wiperFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 56.
Each time after switching off the engine for the second time, the wiper blade ofthe rear window wiper is tilted. This prolongs the life of the wiper blade.
Activation/deactivation
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Push the operating level into the position
6
» Fig. 36 on page 57 five times in
succession within 5 seconds.
›
Switch off the ignition. After switching on the ignition again, the alternative
park position of the rear window wiper is activated/deactivated.
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Headlight cleaning system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 56.
After the ignition is switched on, the headlights are always cleaned at the first
and after every tenth spray of the windscreen (setting
5
» Fig. 36 on page 57),
when the low beam or main beam is switched on.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight len-
ses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guidelines
must be observed » page 191, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any
snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
Rear mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
59
Exterior mirrors
59WARNING■ Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other objects.■Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of vi-
sion. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mir-
rors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following
vehicles.■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
■
The illuminated display of an external navigation unit can lead to operation-
al faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.
WARNING■ Automatic dimming mirrors contain an electrolytic fluid which may leak
should the mirror glass break.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath apparatus.
Immediately seek out fresh air and leave the vehicle. If this is not possible, at
least open the window.
■
If you swallow electrolytic fluid, seek medical assistance immediately.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immediately
wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. Then con- sult a doctor immediately.
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58Using the system

Interior mirrorFig. 37
Rear-view mirror: manual dimming / auto-dimming
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 58.
Manual dimming mirror » Fig. 37
Dimming mirror
Basic position of the mirror
Automatic dimming mirror » Fig. 37
Warning light - lights when dimming is activated Switch for the activation of the automatic mirror dimmingLight sensor
If automatic dimming is activated, the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light striking the sensor.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mir- ror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Note
■ If the automatic interior mirror dimming is switched off, the exterior mirror dim-
ming is also switched off.■
Do not attach external navigation devices on to the windscreen or in the vicinity
of the automatic dimming interior mirror » page 58, in section Introduction .
■
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the light striking the sensor
is not affected by other objects.
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12ABCExterior mirrorsFig. 38
Knob for the mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 58.
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the di-
rection of the arrow » Fig. 38.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
Knob positions. adjust the left mirror or both mirrors
adjust right mirror or both mirrors
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Folding in the exterior mirrors
Synchronous adjustment of both mirrrors
After the rotary knob to position 
or in right-hand drive in the position 
provided,
both mirrors may be adjusted simultaneously.
The synchronous adjustment of the two mirrors can be activated/deactivated via
the MAXI DOTdisplay in the menu item Mirror adjust.» page 29.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors with the rotary knob
It is only possible to fold in both exterior mirrors when the ignition is switched on and at a speed of up to 15 km/h.
The mirrors are folded out into the driving position after the rotary knob is turned from the position 
to a different one. 
59Lights and visibility

Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors using the remote control keyThe entire mirror can be folded by pressing the  symbol button on the remote
control key for 2 seconds. All windows must be closed.
The exterior mirror is folded back into the driving position when the ignition isswitched on.
Automatic dimming mirror
The exterior mirrors are dimmed together with the automatic dimming interior
mirror » page 59 .
Fold in passenger's mirror
On vehicles fitted with the memory function for the driver's seat » page 63, the
mirror tilts down slightly when the reverse gear is engaged and the rotary knob is
in the position 
or in position 
on vehicles with right-hand drive » Fig. 38 . This
provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the pavement when parking the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position after the rotary knob is moved out of po-
sition 
(or position 
on vehicles with right-hand drive) and put into another posi-
tion or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
This mode can be enabled or disabled via the Maxi DOT display in the Travel
mode » page 29 menu option.
Memory function for mirrors
On vehicles fitted with a memory function for the driver seat, the relevant setting for the exterior mirrors can also be stored automatically when the seat position is
stored » page 63 .WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.
CAUTION
Never mechanically fold in or fold back the exterior mirrors with the fold-in func-
tion  by hand as this will damage the electric drive.
Note
■
The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an out-
side temperature of +35 ℃.■
If the power setting function fails at any time, the exterior mirrors can be set by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
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60Using the system

Seats and useful equipment
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
62
Electric front seat adjustment
62
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
63
Memory function of the remote control key
63
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly.
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The electric front seat adjustment is also functional when the ignition is
turned off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore children should
never be left unattended in the vehicle.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this will
impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than there are number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 177, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
WARNING (Continued)■ The front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match the body
size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of
the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking » page 126. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
WARNINGInformation for the front passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you – hazard!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-
essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi- tion!
Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.■
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seat position in the electric
seat memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat
backrest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each time you store the position of the electrically adjustable driver's seat and
exterior mirrors, the existing setting is deleted.
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61Seats and useful equipment

Set the height of the seat cushion›Push the switch A in the direction of one of the arrows 3 » Fig. 40 .
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest›
Push the switch
B
in the direction of one of the arrows » Fig. 41.
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support
›
Push the switch
C
in the region of one of the arrows 4 » Fig. 41 .
Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support
›
Push the switch
C
in the region of one of the arrows 5 » Fig. 41 .
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 63 or the remote control key » page 63.
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the button again.
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
Fig. 42
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 61.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the posi-
tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory but-
tons
B
» Fig. 42 can be assigned a set position.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
›
Adjust both of the exterior mirrors » page 59.
›
Press the button SET
A

» Fig. 42 .
›Within 10 seconds after pressing the
SET button, press the desired memory
button B.
An acknowledgement sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 42 .
›
Adjust the rotary knob for the mirrors to the position  or in right-hand drive to
the position  » page 59 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 59.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
The retrieval is possible when turned the ignition is switched on and the vehicle
speed is less than 5 km/h or when the ignition key is inserted in the ignition lock.
›
Press and hold the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 42 for a short while.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat.
or
›
Press the button  on the remote control key.
Note
Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side for
reversing.
Memory function of the remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 61.
The automatic storage of the driver's seat and exterior mirror positions when
locking the vehicle can be turned on in the memory of the remote control key (af-
terwards only as function of automatic storage).
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Enable automatic storage. 
63Seats and useful equipment

When automatic storage is activated, the current positions of the driver's seat
and the external mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key each
time the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle is next unlocked using the same key,
the driver's seat and the external mirrors assume the positions stored in the
memory of this key 1)
.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the rotary knob for the mirrors to the position 
or in right-hand drive to
the position  » page 59 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 59.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored in the remote control key
memory.
Enable automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 42 on page 63. After the seat has
assumed the position stored under this button, at the same time press the but-
ton 
on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful activation of the automatic storage function for each key is con-
firmed by an acoustic signal.
The seat and external mirror positions which are already saved in the memory
button are not saved in the memory of the key.
The seat can be adjusted to the required position if necessary » page 62.
After locking the vehicle, the current positions of the driver's seat and the exter-
nal mirrors are saved in the memory of the remote control key.
Disable the function of automatic storage
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.
›
Press and hold the SET button
A

» Fig. 42 on page 63. At the same time, press
the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
The successful deactivation of the automatic storage function for each key is con-
firmed by an acoustic signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment›Press any button on the driver's seat.
or›
Press the button  on the remote control key.
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Front seat functions

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
64
Front armrest
65
Folding front passenger seat
66
Front seat heating
Fig. 43
Heated front seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 64.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 43
Control the seat heater on the front left seat
Control the seat heater on the front right seat
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically. 
1)
The vehicle must be locked and unlocked with the same key to save the seat and exterior mirror po-
sition to the key.
64Using the system

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 .
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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