2014 SKODA YETI steering

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
52
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
76
Parking ticket holder
86
Air outlet vents
105
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
65
› Speed regulating system
154
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
18
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
113
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights
30
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
72
›Multifunction display
44
›Information system
42
Air outlet vents
105
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
22
Switch for hazard warning lights
68
Storage compartment on the dash panel
87
Interior rear-view mirror
75
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
93
Front passenger airbag
18
Air outlet vents
105
Power window in the front passenger door
59
Door opening lever
52
Electric windows
581234567891011121314151617181920Fuse box (on side of dash panel)214
Light switch
64
Bonnet release lever
181
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjuster
69, 64
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
132
Pedals
137
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
START STOP
155
› 
Traction control TCS
143
›
Electronic Stability Control ESC
143
› 
Parking aid
146
› 
OFF ROAD-mode
144
› 
Tyre pressure control indicator
158
› 
Park Assist
150
Handbrake lever
136
Central locking system
54
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
137
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
138
Storage compartment
87
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
107
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
107
›Operating controls for Climatronic
108
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
22
Note
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 22. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.212223242526272829303132333429Cockpit

Warning symbols in the MAXI DOT displayEngine oil pressure too low» page 37Check engine oil level
Engine oil sensor defective» page 184Problem with engine oil pressure» page 34Water in fuel filter (diesel engine).» page 34Clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG
are too hot» page 34
 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 maxi-
mum permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
 Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display .
Water in fuel filter. Owner's manual!
The following message appears only in the segment display. FUEL FILTER SEE MANUAL
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Automatic DSG gearbox couplings too hot
A  symbol in the MAXI DOT display indicates that the temperature of the au-
tomatic gearbox DSG clutches is too high.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Gearbox overheating. 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
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 68. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - 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 42, Using the information
system .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always in-
dicated 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
35
 Brake system
35
 Seat belt warning light
35
 Alternator
36
 Door open
36
 Coolant
36
 Boot lid
36
 
Power steering / steering lock (system KESSY)
36
 
Engine oil
37
 Traction Control System (ASR)
37
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
38
 Traction control (ASR) switched off
38
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
38
 Rear fog light
38
 Lamp failure
38
 Adaptive headlights (AFS)
39
 Exhaust inspection system
39
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
39

34Using the system

 AlternatorRead and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
lights up when the engine is running but the vehicle bat-
tery is not charging.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If in addition to the symbol  the symbol  » page 36 lights up while driving,
 stop driving - risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assis-
tance from a specialist garage.
 Door open
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The indicator light 
illuminates if one or several doors are opened.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, this indicator is replaced by a vehicle icon
on the display » page 44 .
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
lights up or flashes , either the coolant temperature is
too high or the coolant level is too low.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Check engine coolant! Owner's manual!
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant lev-
el » page 185 .
›
If the coolant level is too low, add coolant to the reservoir » page 186.
If the indicator light 
does not illuminate after adding coolant and switching
on the ignition, you may continue your journey.
If the coolant is within the specified range and the warning icon is still
lit
after switching on the ignition, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling
fan.
›
Switch off the ignition.
› Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary
» page 216, Fuses in
the engine compartment .
If the coolant level and fan fuse are OK and the warning icon 
lights up again
after switching on the ignition, 
stop driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNING■ Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cool-
ing system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.■
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
matically even if the ignition is off - risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
 Boot lid
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The indicator light 
illuminates if the boot lid is opened.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, this indicator is replaced by a vehicle icon
on the display » page 44 .
  Power steering / steering lock (system KESSY)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
Power steering
If the indicator light 
illuminates , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces).
If the indicator light 
illuminates , this indicates a partial failure of the power
steering and the steering forces can be greater.
›
Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
The powered steering is fully functional again if the 
or 
warning light does
not illuminate after you switch the engine back on. 
36Using the system

If the warning light  or  illuminates again, then immediately obtain help
from an authorised dealer.
Steering lock (KESSY system)
As long as the warning light 
is flashing , the steering lock cannot be re-
leased.
If the warning light 
flashes , a signal tone sounds, and the following mes-
sage appears in the MAXI DOT- display, Steering column lock: Workshop! ap-
pears the electrical steering lock is faulty. Seek assistance from a specialist ga-
rage immediately.
If the warning light 
flashes , a beep sounds and in the MAXI DOT display the
message Steering column lock faulty. appears, then the electric steering lock
is broken. Park the vehicle, stop driving
. After switching off the ignition, it is
then no longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical compo-
nents (e.g. radio, navigation system), to switch on the ignition again and to
start the engine. Seek help from a specialist garage.
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.
  Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light  flashes (low oil pressure)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 184 .
If the warning light flashes,

do not drive any further , even if the oil level is
correct! Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The indicator light  lights up (oil quantity too low)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Check oil level!
›Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 184 .
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on
again after driving about 100 km.
The indicator light 
flashes (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil sensor: Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light 
flashes several
times and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
 Stop driving if for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil un-
der the current conditions. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
 Traction Control System (ASR)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
flashes to show that the ASR is currently operating.
If the warning light 
illuminates , there is a fault in the ASR.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Error: Traction control (ASR)
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light 
illuminates immediately after you start the engine, the
ASR might be switched off due to technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
The ASR is fully functional again if the  warning light
no longer illuminates
after you switch the engine back on.
Further information » page 143, Traction Control System (TCS) .
37Instruments and Indicator Lights

CAUTION■As long as the indicator light  lights up, one must take into account an in-
creased fuel consumption and in certain circumstances a power reduction of
the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce
the life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
■ To assist the combustion process of the soot particles in the filter, we recom-
mend that regularly driving short distances be avoided.■
If the engine is turned off during the filter cleaning process or shortly after-
wards, the cooling fan may turn on automatically for a few minutes.
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
is lit when there is less than 9 litres of remaining fuel.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Please refuel. Range: ... km
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Note
The text in the display goes out only after refuelling and driving a short dis-
tance.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
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, in-
cluding when one of the airbags is switched off.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
› The indicator light

comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has
been switched on;
› The warning light


in the display 


in the middle of the dash
panel lights up after switching on the ignition » page 22.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
› The warning

lights up for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Airbag / belt tensioner deactivated.WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized company.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light  is lit
If the warning light  comes on while driving, it means one of the tyres has
undergone a pressure change.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 191.
›
Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected
wheel » page 200 or use the repair kit » page 203.
›
Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 158.
The warning light flashes for about 1 min. and remains lit
If the warning light  flashes for approximately 1 minute and stays on, there
may be a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again. 
40Using the system

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the information system
42
Display a low temperature
43
Gear recommendation
43
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
44
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 indi-
cated by the illumination of the corresponding indicator light in the instrument
cluster.
The information system provides the following information and instructions
(depending on vehicle equipment).
› Data relating to the multi-function display (MFD)
» page 44.
› Data relating to the Maxi DOT display
» page 47.
› Service interval display
» page 49.
› Auto Check Control
» page 33.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox
» page 138.
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. 28
Buttons / dial: on the operating lever / on the multifunction
steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Some functions of the information system can be operated using the buttons
on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 28.
Description of the operation
Button / adjust- ment
wheel
ActionOperation
ABriefly press at the top or downSelect data / set data valuesPress at the top for a lon- ger periodor downDisplay main menu of the
Display MAXI DOT » page 47BPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica-
tionCPress brieflyTo go up one level in the menu of theRestore MAXI DOT display » page 47Press and hold buttonDisplay main menu of the
Display MAXI DOT » page 4742Using the system

Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the front
vehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 45 on page 64 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever ( » Fig. 46 on page 65 ) towards
the steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel,
push it up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, the function can be enabled or disabled in
the menu item Dayl. dri. light » page 47 , Settings .
WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at
the front or rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore always
switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.Turn signal and main beamFig. 46
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 63 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 46
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position)
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
Main beam
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the high beam is
switched on.
Headlight flasher
The headlight flasher system can also be operated if the ignition is switched
off.
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the headlight
flasher is switched on.
Flashing
When the left flashing light is switched on, the warning light  flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the right flashing light is switched on, the warning light  flashes in the
instrument cluster.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn. 
ABCD65Lights and visibility

The mode is active when the wipers operate continuously for longer than 2 mi-
nutes at a speed of 20 - 70 km / h. The mode is deactivated when the wind-
screen wipers are switched off for longer than 8 minutes.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AFS modes.
Tourist lights (Travel mode)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
When this mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of
the headlights is deactivated.
This mode can be enabled or disabled via the MAXI DOT display in the Travel
mode » page 47 , Settings menu option.WARNINGIf the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on.
Fog lights
Fig. 48
Light switch: Turn on front and
rear fog light
Read and observe on page 63 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 48 .
›
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 34.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
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
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position  or

» Fig. 48 on page 67 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
. 

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.
67Lights and visibility