2013 SKODA YETI key

Engine compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
200
Engine compartment overview
201
Radiator fan
201
Windscreen washer system
201WARNINGInjuries or scolding or risks of accident or fire may occur when working in the
engine compartment. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the warn- ing instructions outlined below and with the general applicable safety rules.
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Turn off the engine and withdraw the ignition key.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
If the vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into
Neutral, or if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever into position P.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant escaping from the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until no more steam or coolant is escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine room■Keep children clear of the engine compartment.■
Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might
suddenly start running!
■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
■
The coolant is harmful to health.
WARNING (Continued)■ Avoid contact with the coolant.■Coolant vapours are harmful to health.■
Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the en-
gine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
■
When opening the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir, cover it
with a cloth to protect your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot cool-
ant.
■
If any coolant splashes into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes with
clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
■
Always store the coolant additive securely in its original container, and in
particular out of the reach of children – risk of poisoning!
■
If coolant is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
■
Never spill fluids on the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the antifreeze con-
tained in the coolant) may ignite!
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine running■Pay particular attention to rotating engine parts (e.g. V-ribbed belt, genera-
tor, radiator fan) and the high-voltage ignition system – risk to life!■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
■
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
caught in rotating engine parts – risk to life! Always remove any jewellery, tie
back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any work.
WARNINGInformation for working on the fuel system or the electrical system■Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.■
Do not smoke.
■
Never work near open flames.
■
Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby. 
199Inspecting and replenishing

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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231Emergency equipment and self-help

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.
232Do-it-yourself

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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233Emergency equipment and self-help

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

The protective grille must engage firmly.
CAUTION
For vehicles with parking assistance, we recommend that after changing the light
bulb in the fog lights, the system is checked by a specialist.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 201
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 238.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 201 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.

Rear lightFig. 202
Remove light / pull out connector
Fig. 203
Install light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 238.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Unscrew the light » Fig. 202 using the Torx key from the car tool kit » page 220,
Vehicle tool kit .
›
Grasp the light and carefully remove with shaky movements in the direction of
arrow
1
.
›
Dis23connect the plug connection by pressing the catches in direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 202 and by pulling them in direction of arrow
3
.
Installing
›
Insert the connector into the light and lock it securely.
›
Insert the light into the mounts in the body » Fig. 203. 
242Do-it-yourself

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
135
Unleaded petrol135
ABS Operation
137
Warning light19
Accessories184
Adaptive headlights (AFS)50
Adjusting Belt height
167
Exterior mirrors59
Head restraints66
Interior mirror59
Seats62
Steering wheel117
Adjusting the headrests
67
Adjusting the seats161
Adjustment Headlight beam
47
Aerial188
See windows191
AFS50
Airbag169
Deactivating175
Deactivating the front passenger airbag176
Deployment169
Front airbag171
Head airbag174
Indicator light21
Knee airbag172
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 186
Side airbag
173
Airbag system169
Air conditioning Climatronic95
manual air conditioning94
Recirculation93
Air conditioning system Air outlets
92
Air outlets92
Alarm Switching off
39
Triggering39
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
39
Trailer159
Antilock brake system (ABS)137
Armrest Front
65
Artificial leather194
Ashtray74
ASR warning light
18
Assistence systems OFF ROAD-mode
138
Assist systems136
ABS19, 137
ASR18
Cruise Control System147
DSR137
EDL137
ESC18, 136
HBA137
HHC138
Park assist143
Parking aid140
START-STOP149
TCS137
Auto Check Control13
Automatic driving lamp control49
Automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears
127
Selector lever-emergency unlocking233
Starting-off and driving128
Tiptronic127
Automatic load deactivation210
Automatic transmission126
Kickdown128
Malfunction128
Selector lever lock127
Using the selector lever127
Auxiliary heating and ventilation System settings
98
auxiliary heating and ventilations Switching on and off directly
98
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
97
Radio remote control99
B
Ball head Check fitting
155
Ball rod installing
154
Ready position153
removing155
Bar with sliding hook84
Battery In the remote control key
231
Belts164
Belt tensioners168
Bonnet Closing
200
Opening200
Boot Class N1 vehicles
88
see Boot lid41
Boot lid41
Automatic locking41
Warning light17
Brake information messages
15
warning light15
251Index