2013 SKODA YETI high beam

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. 
49Lights and visibility

Fog lightsFig. 28
Light switch: Switch on the front
fog lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 47.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 28 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The indicator light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 14.

Fog lights with the CORNER function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
The CORNER function improves illumination of the vehicle surroundings when
turning, parking and the like, by switching on the fog lights on the respective side
of the vehicle.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the
right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position  and the
low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on. The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 47.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 28 on page 51.
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 14.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer.

COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 47.
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME (hereafter referred to only as function) switches on the lights for a short time after leaving the vehicle or when approaching the
vehicle. 


1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
51Lights and visibility

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.

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) 
53Lights and visibility

At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle which can causewater to penetrate into the air induction system of the engine or into other partsof the vehicle.›
Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
›
Deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through water » page 149.

Off-road driving
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 134.
Only drive on such roads and in such terrain, which match the vehicle parame-
ters » page 244 , Technical data as well as your driving skills.
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle trav-
elling in the given terrain.
When travelling off paved roads, we recommend activating the OFF ROAD
mode » page 138 .

Driving abroad

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unleaded petrol
135
Headlights
135
In certain countries, it may be possible that the ŠKODA service partner network is
limited or has not been established. This is the reason why procuring certain
spare parts may be somewhat complicated and specialist garages may only be
able to make limited repairs.

Unleaded petrol
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 135.
A vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded pet-rol » page 197 . Information regarding the locations of filling stations that offer
unleaded petrol is, for example, provided by the automobile associations.

Headlights
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 135.
The low beam of your headlights is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of
the road on which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the road
than in your home country, the asymmetrical low beam may dazzle oncoming
drivers. In order to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist ga-
rage.
Headlights with Xenon lights can be adjusted in the menu of the MAXI DOT dis-
play » page 28 .
Note
You can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist ga-
rage.
135Starting-off and Driving

Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 48, Headlight
beam control 1)
.
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 km/h when towing a trailer.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the trail-
er is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accelerating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply the
brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting from
the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as a
brake.
Engine overheating
If the needle for the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand area
or the red area of the scale, the speed must be reduced immediately.
Stop and switch off the engine if the indicator light 
in the instrument cluster
starts to flash. Wait a few minutes and check the level of coolant » page 205,
Checking the coolant level .
The following guidelines must be observed » page 16, 
Coolant .
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.WARNING■ Never use the safety eyelet for towing!■Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic sit-
uation.■
Improper or incorrectly connected electric cables can energise the trailer and
cause functional faults to the vehicle's entire electrical system as well as acci-
dents and severe injuries.
■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist garages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical con-
nections for the tail lights or other current sources.
Note■ After coupling the trailer and connecting the power socket, check that the rear
lights on the trailer are working correctly.■
If there is an error in the trailer lighting, check the fuses in the fuse box in the
dash panel » page 236.
■
Contact between the breakaway cable and the safety eyelet can result in me-
chanical wear on the surface protection of the eyelet. Such wear does not impair
the functioning of the safety eyelet and does not constitute a fault. It is excluded from the warranty coverage.
■
If you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your vehicle inspected be-
tween service intervals.
■
The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be applied when coupling and un-
coupling the trailer.

Trailer stabilisation (TSA)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 156.
The trailer stabilisation is an extension of the stabilisation control that works in
conjunction with the counter-steering assistance to reduce the amount the trail-
er "sways".
After turning on the ignition, the ESC indicator light 
in the instrument cluster
lights up for about 2 seconds longer than the ABS indicator light.
Function requirements for trailer stabilisation. The trailer was shipped from the factory or purchased from the ŠKODA genu-
ine accessories range.
The ESC system is active (in the instrument cluster, the warning lights illumi-
nates 
or 
) » page 18 does not .
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle via the trailer sock-
et.
The speed is higher than approx. 60 km/h.
The trailer has a rigid drawbar. 
1)
Applies to vehicles with bi-xenon headlights.
158Driving

Remove the protective grille for fog lights - sensor plug for parkingassistance241
Replacing the bulb for the fog lights
241
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
242
Rear light
242
Replacing bulbs in rear light
243
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recommend
having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help in the
event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a box under the
floor covering in the luggage compartment.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 199.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently
illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other
road users.
■
Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there is a
risk of injury. We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth, napkin, or sim-
ilar.Note■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is possi-
ble to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage af-
ter replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a special-
ist garage.

Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 195
Principle sketch: Bulb arrange-
ment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 238.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen lamps or with a xenon dis-
charge lamp and a halogen bulb.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 195
Low beam with halogen bulb » page 240, Change halogen bulb or xenon gas
discharge lamp
Main beam » page 240, Change halogen bulb

AB239Fuses and light bulbs

Brake booster125
Brake fluid206
Changing207
Checking206
information messages15
Brakes Brake assist systems
136
Brake booster125
Brake fluid206
Handbrake125
Running in130
Braking Information on braking
124
Breakdown kit225
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
151
bulb failurel warning light
19
bulbs warning light
19
Bulbs Changing
238
In the rear light242
Button in the driver's door Electric power windows
41
C
Car computer See multifunction display
25
Car park ticket holder71
Carrier90
Cavity protection192
CD changer115
Central locking32
Central locking button36
changing bulb for low beam and high beam
240
ChangingBrake fluid207
Bulbs238
Bulbs in the rear light242
Engine oil204
Wheels221
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
222
Preparation222
Removing and refitting a wheel222
Charging a vehicle battery209
Check Fit ball head properly
155
Checking Battery electrolyte level
209
Brake fluid206
Coolant205
Engine oil203
Oil level203
Windscreen washer fluid201
Children and safety177
Child safety Side airbag
179
Child safety lock37
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
179
Child seat Classification
179
ISOFIX180
on the front passenger seat178
TOP TETHER181
Use of ISOFIX child seats180
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
190
Cigarette lighter74
Cleaning182
Alcantara194
Artificial leather194
cloths194
Covers of electrically heated seats194
Headlight lenses191
Natural leather193
Plastic parts190
Wheels192
Climatronic Operarting elements
95
Recirculation93
Clothes hook79
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
75
Ashtray74
Cigarette lighter74
General view9
Lighting53
Practical equipment70
Storage compartments70
Comfort control window
43
COMING HOME51
Compartment for glasses77
Compartments70
Computer See multifunction display
25
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof
46
convenience turn signal49
coolant warning light
16
warning reports16
Coolant204
Checking205
Replenishing206
Temperature gauge11
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
51
Correct seated position161
Driver162
Front passenger162
Rear seats162
Correct seating position Instructions
162
252Index