2013 SKODA YETI service interval

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

Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
10
Revolutions counter
11
Speedometer
11
Coolant temperature gauge
11
Display
12
Fuel gauge
12
Counter for distance driven
13

13
Display of the second speed
13
Auto Check Control
13
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the Error message will appear in the
display. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist garage.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.■
Never operate the controls in the instrument cluster while driving, only
when the vehicle is stationary!

OverviewFig. 2
Instrument cluster
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
Revolutions counter with warning lights » page 11
Speedometer with warning lights » page 11
Button for display mode:
› Time settings
» page 13
› Enable/disable the display of the second speed 1)
» page 13
› Service intervals - Display of the number of days and kilometres remaining
until the next service 1)
» page 30
Coolant temperature gauge » page 11
Display » page 12 :
› With counter for distance driven
» page 13
› With service interval display
» page 30
› With digital clock
» page 13
› With information system
» page 23 
123451)
Applies to vehicles with a segment display.
10Using the system

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the information system
23
Ice warning
24
Gear recommendation
24
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
25
Compass point display
25
The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about in-
dividual vehicle systems. This information and advice is shown in the instrument
cluster display or indicated by the illumination of the corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the information system provides the fol-
lowing advice and information.
› Ice warning
» page 24.
› Recommended gear
» page 24.
› Door, boot lid or bonnet warning
» page 25.
› Compass display
» page 25.
› Data relating to the multi-function display (MFD)
» page 25.
› Warning against excessive speeds
» page 27.
› Data relating to the Maxi DOT display
» page 28.
› Service interval display
» page 30.
› Auto Check Control
» page 13.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox
» page 127.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.

Using the information systemFig. 7
Buttons/dial: on the operating lever / on the multifunction steering
wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 23.
Some functions of the information system can be operated using the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 7 .
Description of the operation
Button/ di-al
» Fig. 7
ActionOperation
ABriefly push up or downSelect dataBriefly push up or downSet data valuesPress and hold buttonOpen main menu in the
MAXI DOT display » page 28BPress brieflyShow dataPress brieflyConfirm dataCPress brieflyto go back one level in the menu of the
MAXI DOT display » page 28Press and hold buttonOpen main menu in the
MAXI DOT display » page 28 23Information system

Coming HomeSwitch on/off and adjust the light duration of the Com-
ing Home function. Further information » page 51,
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME .Leaving HomeSwitch on/off and adjust the light duration of the Com-
ing Home function. Further information » page 51,
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME .Dayl. dri. lightEnable / disable the daytime running lights. Further in-
formation » page 48, Daylight running lights (DAY
LIGHT) .Rear wiperSwitch on/off the function for automatic rear window
wiping. Further information » page 57, Automatic rear
window wiping .Lane ch. flashSwitch on/off the convenience flashing function. Fur-
ther information » page 49, “Convenience turn sig-
nal” .Travel modeSwitch on/off the travel model function. Further infor-
mation » page 50 , Tourist lights (Travel mode) .Factory settingRestore the factory setting for the lighting.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between sum-
mer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, the speed and the switching on and off of the acoustic signals when ex-
ceeding this speed can be adjusted. This function is, for example, used for winter
tyres where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum speed ofthe vehicle » page 212, Tyres and wheel rims .
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and the
following message appears in the information display.
Winter tyres: max. speed … km/h.
Units
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set here.
Assistants
The tones of the audible signals for the parking aid can be adjusted here.
Further information » page 140, Parking aid .
Alt. speed dis.
Here, the display of the second speed in mph 1)
can be activated.
Further information » page 13, Display of the second speed .
Service
The days and kilometres remaining until the next service can be displayed here.
Further information » page 30, Service interval display .
Factory setting
The factory setting of the functions of the MAXI DOT display can be restored here.
Service interval display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the segment display
31
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
31
Before the next service interval is reached, a message concerning the kilometres
and days remaining until the next service is due is shown for about 10 seconds
after the ignition is switched on.
This information can also be displayed manually with the ignition at all times.
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or, where
applicable, days until the service due date is reached.
Note
■ Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle bat-
tery is disconnected.■
If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must be
entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.
■
In some national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas-
urement.
■
For more information on the service intervals, see » page 182, Service intervals .
1)
For models with the speedometer in mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
30Using the system

Prompt in the segment displayFig. 10
Segment display: Example of a
message
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 30.
Explanation of a graphic » Fig. 10 .
service interval due
Differentiating between types of service
Days remaining until the next service interval
Kilometres remaining until the next service interval 1)
Differentiating between types of service
The service type is determined by the number in position
A
» Fig. 10 .
Oil change service
Inspection
Service due
If a service becomes due, then the following information is displayed for about 10
seconds » Fig. 10.
› The number
1 or 2 is displayed in position
A
.
› The symbol

and the number of days remaining until the next service interval
are displayed in position
B
.
› The symbol

and the number of kilometres remaining until the next service in-
terval are displayed in position
C
.
As soon as the due date for the service has been reached, the flashing icon 
and the message OIL CHNG or INSPEC_ appear in the display for about 20 sec-
onds after the ignition has been switched on.
ABCDisplay the days and distance until the next service interval
Press Button 3 » Fig. 10 continuously at any time when the ignition is switched
on to display the remaining distance and days until the next service interval.
Information on the oil change service is displayed at first, followed by information
on the inspection when button 3
is pressed again.
› The number
1 or 2 is displayed in position
A
.
› The symbol
 and the number of days remaining until the next service interval
are displayed in position
B
.
› The symbol
 and the number of kilometres remaining until the next service in-
terval are displayed in position
C
.

Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 30.
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the following message appears: Oil change in … km
or … days.
As soon as the service interval date has been reached, the message Oil change
now! appears once the ignition has been switched on!
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the following message appears: Inspection in ... km or ...
days.
As soon as the service interval date has been reached, the message Inspection
now! appears once the ignition has been switched on!
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval You can view the remaining distance and days until the next service appointmentat any time when the ignition is switched on by going to the Service menu
item » page 29 , Settings or from the Vehicle status in the main menu of the Maxi
DOTdisplay. » page 28, Main menu .
The following message is displayed for 10 seconds. Oil change ... km / ... days
Inspection ... km / ... days


1)
The kilometres remaining until the next service interval are displayed instead of the odometer.
31Information system

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

General Maintenance
Vehicle care
Service intervals
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview of service intervals
182
Fixed service intervals QI1 - QI4
183
Variable service interval QI6
183
Information about the ŠKODA service
183
The service interval display in the instrument cluster will remind you to carry out
every service stipulated by the manufacturer at the right time in order to prevent you from forgetting any.
Timely and proper performance of servicing works is one of the requirements for the settlement of potential warranty claims.
The completion of services can be verified by the validated service certificate andthe corresponding receipts.
The specified service intervals are tailored to normal operating conditions.
In the case of difficult operating conditions, it is necessary to have some service
work performed before the date of the next service or between the specified
service intervals. This applies mainly to the cleaning or the replacement of the air
filter insert in regions with heavy dust pollution as well as checking and replacing
the toothed belt, but also to vehicles with diesel particle filters, which can put
greater strain on the engine oil.
Difficult operating conditions
› Sulphur-containing diesel fuel.
› Frequent short trips.
› Longer periods of engine idling (e.g. taxis).
› Operation in areas with heavy dust pollution.
› Frequent trailer operation.
›
Predominantly stop-and-go traffic as is often the case in city driving, for exam-
ple.
› Operation predominantly during winter.
A service consultant at the specialist garage will tell you whether the operating conditions of your vehicle may make it necessary for service work to be carried
out between the normal service intervals.
Different service charges may apply from the particular scope of work required,
depending on the vehicle type and equipment and the status of your vehicle.
Note
■ The customer is responsible for covering the cost of all services including
changing or replenishing the oil, even during the warranty period, unless stated otherwise in the ŠKODA AUTO a.s. warranty terms or other agreements.■
You will be informed about the current service scopes for the particular service
work by the specialist garage.

Overview of service intervals
Fig. 154
Vehicle data sticker: Service in-
terval
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 182.
The service interval specified by the manufacturer is indicated on the vehicle data
sticker » Fig. 154 under the floor covering in the boot.
One of the following service intervals applies for your vehicle:
› Fixed service interval QI1.
› Fixed service interval QI2.
› Fixed service interval QI3.
› Fixed service interval QI4.
› Variable service interval QI6.

182General Maintenance

In order to operate a vehicle with a variable service interval, it must only be fil-
led and topped up with the prescribed engine oil.
If this engine oil is not available, the oil change is subject to a fixed service inter-
val. In this case, the vehicle must be changed to the fixed service interval.
Note
■
The corresponding motor oil specifications » page 203.■A specialist garage can perform the changeover from the variable service inter-
val to the fixed service interval, or from the fixed service interval to the variable
service interval.

Fixed service intervals QI1 - QI4
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 182.
InspectionQI1 - QI4
After the first 30,000 km or 2 years a)
, then every
30,000 km or every 1 year a)
.Every 15,000 km or every 1 year a)
(applies to Rus-
sia).
Oil change service
QI1Every 5,000 km or every 1 year a)
.QI2Every 7,000 km or every 1 year a)
.QI3Every 10,000 km or every 1 year a)
.QI4Every 15,000 km or every 1 year a)
.Brake fluid
change First change after 3 years, then every 2 years,a)
(whichever comes first).
WARNINGThe brake fluid must always be changed after the first 3 years and then every
2 years. Longer intervals between changing the brake fluid can cause vapour
bubbles to form in the brake system on sharp braking. This can impair the effi- ciency of the brakes – risk of accident!NoteFor diesel operation with a high sulphur content, the oil must be changed every
7,500 km. Ask your specialist garage for information on the countries where die-
sel fuel has a high sulphur content.
Variable service interval QI6
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 182.
The service intervals depend on the intensity at which the vehicle is driven and
the local conditions in which the vehicle is used. For example, your vehicle is sub-
jected to different loads when driven over short distances than when driven over
long distances. The service intervals are therefore variable.
InspectionAfter the first 30,000 km or 2 years a)
, then every 30,000 km
or every 1 year a)
.Oil change serviceAccording to the service interval display (at the latest after
30,000 km or 2 years a)
).Brake fluid
changeFirst change after 3 years, then every 2 years,a)
(whichever comes first).
WARNINGThe brake fluid must always be changed after the first 3 years and then every
2 years. Longer intervals between changing the brake fluid can cause vapour
bubbles to form in the brake system on sharp braking. This can impair the effi- ciency of the brakes – risk of accident!

Information about the ŠKODA service
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 182.
You have access to an extensive servicing network of ŠKODA Service Partners for
the maintenance of your vehicle. 
183Vehicle care