2013 SKODA YETI keyless

Unlocking/locking – KESSYFig. 14
KESSY: Name of the zones / sensors in the front door handle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 32.
Unlocking or locking areas » Fig. 14
Front door left
Front door right
Luggage compartment lid
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and lock-
ing of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key. The key must be
in one of the areas
A,

B
or
C
» Fig. 14 (about 1.5 meters away from the vehicle).
Unlocking
›
Grab the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor
2
» Fig. 14 with the
whole palm of your hand » .
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 with your fingers.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved into the position P before unlocking.
Switching off the safelock system
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 twice within 2 seconds with your fingers.
If you cover the sensor
2
at the same time as the sensor
1
when unlocking the
vehicle, it is not unlocked.
If the vehicle is locked via the sensor
1
, it will not be possible to unlock it again
in the following 2 seconds via the sensor
2
- prevents accidental unlocking.
ABCThe KESSY system can find the valid key, even if it was left in the front of the ve-
hicle's roof for example D » Fig. 14 . It is therefore not always necessary to know
where the key is.
Always check to see whether the vehicle is locked. Further information about the KESSY system » page 38.
CAUTION
■
Do not use objects which might prevent direct contact between the hand and
the grip sensor.■
Some types of gloves can impair the function of the grip sensor.
■
After leaving the vehicle, it does not lock automatically, the procedure for lock-
ing the vehicle must therefore be observed.
■
If the battery in the key is weak or discharged, the vehicle may not be unlocked
or locked via the KESSY system. In this case, use the emergency unlocking or
emergency locking on the driver's door » page 232.
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Safe securing system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Afterwards, it is not possible to open the doors with the door handle either from
the inside or from the outside.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instrument
cluster after switching out the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Owner's manual!
CHECK DEADLOCK
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door can
be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
Switching off
The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and unlocked. 
35Unlocking and opening

WARNING■Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly while
driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the vehi-
cle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - it can be fatal!

KESSY
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information messages
38
Parking vehicle
38
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and lock-
ing of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.

Information messages
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 38.
Key in the vehicle
The protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle unlocks the vehicle automatically if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle, including the boot lit, has been locked.The key with which the vehicle has been locked remains in the vehicle in the
zone
D
» Fig. 14 on page 35.
The turn signal lights flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked again.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Key in vehicle.
KEY IN VEHICLE
Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the anti-theft alarm system, an au-
dible signal sounds.
The system has not found a key
If the system has not found a key in the vehicle, the following message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Key not found.
NO KEY
This can occur if the key is outside the vehicle, the battery in the key is dis-
charged, the key is defective or the electromagnetic field is strongly disturbed.
Fault in KESSY system
If there is a fault in the KESSY system, the following message will appear in the display of the instrument cluster.
Keyless faulty.
CHECK KEYLESS
Low voltage of the key battery
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Renew key battery!
KEY BATTERY
Change the key battery » page 231.
Parking vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 38.
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 60 or 90 hours, the sensors in the handle of
the driver or front passenger's door are deactivated automatically » Fig. 14 on
page 35.
Activation after 60 hours
›
Unlock the driver's door using the sensor
2
» Fig. 14 on page 35.
›
Press the handle of the boot lid.
›
Unlock the vehicle using the symbol button 
on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency » page 232. 
38Using the system

›Depress and hold the clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual gearbox) or brake
pedal (vehicles with an automatic gearbox) until the engine starts.›
Turn the key into position
3
to the stop and release immediately after the en-
gine has been started – do not apply the accelerator.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
2
.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
1
. Repeat
the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
›
Release the handbrake.
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine will not start if the clutch pedal is not depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Depress clutch to start!
CLUTCH
Vehicles with automatic transmission 1)
The engine will not start if the brake pedal is not depressed.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster and the following mes-
sage appears in the display.
Depress brake to start!
BRAKE
CAUTION
■ If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, one of the following
fuses may be defective. ■Petrol engine - fuse for the fuel pump.
■ Diesel engine - fuse for the glow plug control unit or fuel pump.■
Check the fuse and replace if necessary » page 236, or seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 118.
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key into position
1
» Fig. 105 on
page 119.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed if
the selector lever is in position P .

Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Steering lock / unlock
121
Switching on the ignition
122
Starting the engine
122
Switching off the ignition
123
Switching off the engine
123
Emergency start-up of the engine
123
Emergency ignition shutoff system
123
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Exit System, hereinafter referred to only as sys- tem) allows the switching on or switching off of the ignition and starting or stop-ping of the engine without the active use of the key.
A key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering, switch on the ignition and
start the vehicle. When travelling the key must be in the vehicle.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time afterstarting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem. 

1)
Applies to vehicles with START-STOP system.
120Driving