2013 SKODA YETI airbag off

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
Instruments and Indicator Lights
10
Instrument cluster
10
Warning lights
14
Information system
23
Driver information system
23
Multifunction display (MFD)
25
MAXI DOT display
28
Service interval display
30
Unlocking and opening
32
Unlocking and locking
32
KESSY
38
Anti-theft alarm system
39
Luggage compartment lid
40
Electric power windows
41
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
44
Lights and visibility
47
Lights
47
Interior lights
53
Visibility
55
Windscreen wipers and washers
56
Rear mirror
58Seats and useful equipment61Front seats61
Front seat functions
64
Head restraints
66
Rear seats
67
Practical equipment
70
Luggage compartment
81
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
88
Roof rack system
90
Heating and air-conditioning
91
Heating, ventilation, cooling
91
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
97
Communication and multimedia
100
General information
100
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
103
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl
105
Wi-Fi
109
Voice control
110
Multimedia
113
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
117
Steering
117
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
118
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
120
Brakes
124
Manual gear changing and pedals
125
Automatic transmission
126
Running in
129
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
130
Water crossing and drive outside paved roads
134
Driving abroad
135Assist systems136Brake assist systems136
OFF ROAD-mode
138
Parking aid
140
Optical Parking Assist (Rear view camera)
141
Park assist
143
Cruise Control System
147
START-STOP
149
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
151
Towing a trailer
152
Towing device
152
Trailer
156
Safety
Passive Safety
160
General information
160
Correct seated position
161
Seat belts
164
Using seat belts
164
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
167
Airbag system
169
Description of the airbag system
169
Airbag overview
170
Deactivating airbags
175
Transporting children safely
177
Child seat
177
Fastening systems
180
General Maintenance
Vehicle care
182
Service intervals
182
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
184
Washing your car
1873Table of Contents

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
37
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
59
Parking ticket holder
71
Air outlet vents
92
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
49
›Speed regulating system
147
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
171
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
100
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights
10
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
56
›Multifunction display
25
›Information system
23
Air outlet vents
92
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
176
Switch for hazard warning lights
52
Storage compartment on the dash panel
71
Interior mirror
59
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
78
Front passenger airbag
171
Air outlet vents
92
Power window in the front passenger door
43
Door opening lever
3712345678910111213141516171819Electric windows41Fuse box (on side of dash panel)236
Light switch
47
Bonnet release lever
200
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head- light beam range adjustment
53, 48
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
117
Ignition lock
119
Pedals
126
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
START STOP
149
› 
Traction control TCS
137
› 
Electronic Stability Control ESC
136
› 
Parking aid
140
› 
OFF ROAD-mode
138
› 
Tyre control display
215
› 
Park Assist
143
Handbrake lever
125
Central locking system
36
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
125
›
Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
127
Storage compartment
72
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
94
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
94
›
Operating controls for Climatronic
95
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
176
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.2021222324252627282930313233349Cockpit

The menu item Vehicle status is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT dis-
play whenever at least one fault message exists. After selecting this menu, the
first of the error messages is displayed. Several error messages are shown on the
display under the message e.g. 1/3. This indicates that the first of a total of three
error messages is being displayed.
Warning symbols in the MAXI DOT displayEngine oil pressure too low» page 17Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty» page 203Problem with engine oil pressure» page 14Clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG are too hot» page 14
 Problem with the engine oil pressure
If the 
symbol is shown in the MAXI DOT display, you must have your vehicle
checked immediately by a specialist garage. The information about the maximum
permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
 Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too hot
A 
symbol in the MAXI DOT display indicates that the temperature of the auto-
matic gearbox DSG clutches is too high.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's manual!
 Do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until
the 
icon goes out – risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your journey as
soon as the symbol disappears.
WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis- tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 52 . The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.Note■ If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 23, Using the information
system .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver.

Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
15
 Brake system
15

Seat belt warning light
15
 Generator
16
 Door open
16
 Coolant
16
 Boot lid
17


Power steering
17
 
Engine oil
17
 Traction Control System (ASR)
18
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
18
 Traction control (ASR) switched off
19
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
19
 Rear fog light
19
 Bulb failure
19
 Exhaust inspection system
19
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
19
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
20

Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
20
 Fuel reserve
20
 Airbag system
21
 Tyre inflation pressure
21
 Windscreen washer fluid level
21

14Using the system

 Airbag systemFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
If the warning light  lights up , there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Error: Airbag
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, includ-
ing when one of the airbags is switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using thevehicle system tester:
› The warning

lights up for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the ignition
and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Airbag / belt tensioner deactivated.
If the air bag was switched off using the key-operated switch on the side of the
dash panel on the passenger side:
› The indicator light

comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on;
› Switched off airbags are indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the indica-
tor light 

in the display 


coming on » page 176.
WARNINGIf there is a fault in the airbag system, have it checked immediately by a spe-
cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the system not being activated in
the event of an accident.

 Tyre inflation pressure
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The warning light 
lights up , if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres » page 213.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
If the warning light  flashes , there is a fault in the system.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Further information » page 215, Tyre pressure monitor .
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light
 comes on after switching on the ignition. If the warning light  does not go
out after moving a short distance, this means there is an error in the system. Seek
assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the indicator light 
comes on.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Top up wash fluid!
Top up with liquid » page 205.

  Turn signal system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
Either the left 
or right 
indicator light flashes depending on the position of
the control lever.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice its
normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard indicator light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information » page 49.

21Instruments and Indicator Lights

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
33
Unlocking/locking with the key
33
Unlocking/locking with the remote control
34
Synchronising the remote control
34
Unlocking/locking – KESSY
35
Safe securing system
35
Individual settings
36
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
36
Child safety lock
37
Opening/closing a door
37
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel filler
flap 1)
and tailgate 2)
at the same time.
The safe securing system » page 35 is integrated in the central locking system.
Once the car is locked from the outside, the door locks 3)
are automatically blocked
by the safe securing system »
.
The following is true after unlocking 2)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap 1)
are unlocked.
› The interior light operated via the door contact illuminates.
› The safe securing system is switched off 3)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
The following is true after locking 2)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap 1)
are locked.
› The interior light operated via the door contact goes out.
› The safe securing system is switched on 3)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Displaying an error
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must re-
main in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or open a
window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescuers
to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
■ In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehi- cle.■
Only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked using the key if the central
locking system fails » page 33. The other doors and the boot lid can be emer-
gency locked or unlocked. ■ Emergency locking of the door » page 232.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 233.
1)
Applies to vehicles with a lockable fuel filler cap.
2)
Depending on the individual setting » page 36.
3)
This function only applies to certain countries.
32Using the system

The symbol  in the button is no longer illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety fea-
ture, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the ve-
hicle.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the ve-
hicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
■
If the safelock system is switched on » page 35, the door opening lever and
the central locking buttons do not operate.

Child safety lock
Fig. 16
Parental Control: Left rear door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the inside.
The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on›Turn the slot of the safety lock in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 16 (mirror-
inverted on the right-hand door).
Switching off›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 16
(mirror-inverted on the right-hand door).

Opening/closing a door
Fig. 17
Door handle/door opening lever:
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 32.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull on door handle
A
» Fig. 17 on the door you wish to
open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door. 
37Unlocking and opening

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.

52Using the system

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.

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.
56Using the system