2014 SKODA YETI lights

If a temperature lower than +18 °C is selected, a blue symbol  lights up at the
start of the numerical scale.
If a temperature higher than +26 °C is selected, the 
symbol lights up at the
start of the numerical scale.
At both end positions, Climatronic runs at maximum cooling/heating output
and the temperature is automatically not regulated.
Controlling blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the interior temperature. However, the blower stages can be manually adap-
ted to suit your particular needs.
If the blower speed is reduced to a minimum, Climatronic is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the symbol button  when the re-
spective number of indicator lights come on.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button  lights up, the Cli-
matronic operates in “HIGH”-mode. The “HIGH” mode is the standard setting of
the Climatronic.
Upon pressing the  button again, the Climatronic switches to “LOW”-mode
and the indicator light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses on-
ly in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise
level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air
conditioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing the button  again, it is changed to “HIGH”-mode.
Automatic mode is switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air dis- tribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is
nevertheless regulated.WARNING■ Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.■Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.Note■ Do not stick anything onto or cover the interior temperature sensorB » Fig. 113 as this could impair the functioning of the Climatronic.■
If the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button 
. Press the button
 once the windscreen has demisted.
■
During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc-
cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
■
For vehicles with factory-fitted radio the Climatronic information also ap-
pears on its display. This function can be switched off, see » Radio manual .
Efficient handling of the cooling system
Read and observe
and on page 104 first.
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when incooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the
interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order
to allow the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also lower when fuel is being saved » page 140.
malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 104 first.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5°C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 214 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 31.
If you are not able to resolve the operational problem yourself, or if the cooler
output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
109Heating and air conditioning

When the battery is fully charged, the range of the remote control is a few
hundred metres. Obstacles between the radio remote control and the vehicle,
bad weather conditions and a weaker battery can clearly reduce the range.
To switch the auxiliary heating on or off, hold the remote control vertically,
with the aerial A
» Fig. 115 pointing upwards. The antenna must not be cov-
ered with the fingers or the palm of the hand during this process.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on/off safely using the radio re-
mote control, if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle
is at least 2 m.
After pressing the button, the warning light in the remote control gives the
user different kinds of feedback.
Display warning light B » Fig. 115MeaningLights up green for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been
switched on.Lights up red for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been
switched off.Slowly flashes green for around 2 sec-
onds.The ignition signal was not received.Quickly flashes green for around 2
seconds.The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g
because the tank is nearly empty or
there is a fault in the auxiliary heat-
ing.Flashes red for around 2 seconds.The switch off signal was not re-
ceived.Lights up orange for around 2 sec-
onds, then green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was re-
ceived.Lights up orange for around 2 sec-
onds, then flashes green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.Flashes orange for around 5 seconds.The battery is discharged, however
the switching on or off signal was not
received.
Replace the battery » page 210.
CAUTIONThe radio remote control comprises electronic components and must therefore
be protected against water, severe impacts and direct sunlight.112Using the system

Universal telephone preinstallation (hands free)
Introduction
This chapter applies only to vehicles with universal phone installation kit GSM II or GSM III.
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
114
Symbols in the MAXI DOT display
115
Phone Phonebook
116WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle. Only use the hands-free sys-
tem to the extent that you are in full control of your vehicle in any traffic
situation.■
The national regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be
observed.
CAUTION
■ In areas with no signal and sometimes in tunnels, garages or subways tele-
phone conversations can be interrupted and telephone connections cannot be
established - even in an emergency!■
We recommend that the installation of mobile phones and two-way radio
systems in a vehicle be carried out by a specialist garage.
Note■ Not all mobile phones that enable Bluetooth ®
communication are compatible
with the universal telephone preinstallation GSM II or GSM III. Ask a ŠKODA
partner or visit the ŠKODA website www.infotainment.skoda-auto.com to find
out whether your phone is compatible with universal telephone installation kit
GSM II or GSM III.■
The range of the telephone connection to the device using the Bluetooth ®
profile is limited to the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local fac-
tors, e.g. obstacles between the devices and mutual interferences with other
devices. If your telephone is in a jacket pocket, for example, this can lead to
difficulties when establishing a connection with the device or transferring da-
ta.
■
The functionality of the telephone is dependent on the telephone service op-
erator and the telephone being used. Further information is available from the
telephone service operator or can be found in the telephone manual.
■
In some countries the connection via the Bluetooth ®
function, may be limi-
ted. Further information can be obtained from local authorities.
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 118
Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons for the telephone
Read and observe and on page 114 first.
There are buttons in the steering wheel for easy operation of the basic func- tions of the phone » Fig. 118 so that the driver is distracted from the traffic as
little as possible when using the phone.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal tele-
phone preinstallation at the factory.
The buttons operate the functions for the operating mode of the current tele-
phone.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel are illuminated. 

114Using the system

The GSM II universal telephone installation kit allows music played back via the
hands-free system to be controlled via voice command » page 124, Voice com-
mands - GSM II .NoteThe device being connected must support the Bluetooth ®
A2DP profile; refer
to the operating instructions for the relevant device being connected.
Operating the radio and audio sources from the multifunction steering wheel
The following information applies only for vehicles with Blues and Swing.radios.
Fig. 120
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons
The multifunction steering wheel has buttons/dials for operating the basic
functions of factory-fitted radio » Fig. 120.
The radio can of course still be operated on the device. Operating instructions can be found in the manual of the Blues 
or Swing 
» Fig. 116 on
page 113 radios
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel are illuminated.
The buttons / dials control the functions for the prevailing operating mode of
the telephone.
The following functions can be completed by pressing or turning the buttons.Button / di-
al » Fig. 120ActionRadioAudio sources1Presschanging the audio source2PressSwitch sound on/off (MUTE )2Turn upwardsIncrease volume2Turn downwardsDecrease volume3Press brieflySkip to next channelSkip to next trackStop traffic report3Press and hold buttonWithout functionFast forward4Press brieflySwitch to previous channelSwitch to start of track a)Stop traffic report4Press and hold buttonWithout functionFast rewind5Turn upwardsSwitch to previous channel and display list of stored / acces-
sible channelsSkip to next track 126Using the system

CD change
The following information applies only for vehicles with Blues and Swing.ra-
dios.Fig. 123
The CD changer
The CD changer for the radio is located in the left side trim panel of the boot.
Inserting the CD
›
Touch the button
C
» Fig. 123 and guide the CD (compact disc) into the CD-
case
B
. The CD is automatically loaded onto the lowest free position in the
CD changer. The indicator light in the corresponding button
D
stops flash-
ing.
Filling the CD changer with CDs
›
Press and hold the button
C
» Fig. 123 for longer than 2 seconds and guide
the CDs one after the other (maximum 6 CDs) into the CD case
B
. The indi-
cator lights in the buttons
D
stop flashing.
Inserting a CD at a specific position
›
Press the button
C
» Fig. 123 . The indicator lights in the buttons
D
illumi-
nate the memory spaces that are already assigned and flash in the case of
free memory spaces.
›
Touch the desired button
D
and guide the CD into the CD-case
B
.
Ejecting a CD
›
Press button
A
» Fig. 123 . For assigned memory spaces, the indicator lights
now illuminate in the buttons
D
.
›
Press the corresponding button
D
. The CD is ejected.
Ejecting all CDs
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 123 for more than 2 seconds. All CDs in
the CD-changer are ejected consecutively.
Note■ Insert a CD, with the labelled side facing up, into the CD slot B » Fig. 123
until it is automatically drawn in. The play function will start automatically.■
After loading a CD into the CD changer, wait until the indicator light of the
corresponding button
D
is illuminated. Then the CD slot
B
is free to load the
next CD.
■
If a position is selected, on which a CD is already located, this CD is ejected.
Remove the ejected CD and load the desired CD.
DVD-preinstallation
Fig. 124
DVD preparation in the front seat backrest
Description of DVD installation kit » Fig. 124
Openings for attachment of DVD player holder
Audio/video input
Connection input, DVD player
Only one DVD pre-installation is factory-installed in the seat backrest of the
front seat.
The DVD player holder and DVD player can be purchased from ŠKODA original
accessories. For a description of the use, refer to the operating instructions for
these devices and equipment. 
ABC128Using the system

WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!
Switch ignition on / off
Read and observe
and on page 133 first.
›
Press the button » Fig. 126 on page 133 briefly.
The ignition is switched on or off.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the clutch pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
On vehicles fitted with a automatic gearbox, the brake pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is on, an audible signal sounds
and the following message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Ignition on!
IGNITION SWITCHED ON
When leaving the vehicle always switch off the ignition.
Starting the engine
Read and observe
and on page 133 first.
Starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
›
Press and hold the starter button » Fig. 126 on page 133 1)
until the engine
starts.
In vehicles with diesel engines after pressing the button, the glow plug warn-
ing light  lights up. The engine can be started after the indicator light goes
out.
Note
■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and on page 133 first.
Switching off
›
Stop the vehicle » page 137, Parking .
›
Press the button » Fig. 126 on page 133 briefly.
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
Emergency shutdown
If necessary, the engine in exceptional cases may also be turned off while driv-
ing.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 126 on page 133 for longer than 1 second or
twice within 1 second.
After the emergency stop of the motor, the steering lock will remain unlocked.
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.1)
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, it is sufficient to press the starter button briefly. The motor
will then automatically start.
134Driving

The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
If operated under severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must be
checked by a specialist garage between service appointments as well.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake
pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter.
The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times »
.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several
times »
.
Long or steep slopes
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift
into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be
used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be com-
pleted intermittently, not continuously.
Emergency brake display
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system con-
siders the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light
flashes automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system
switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically af- ter accelerating or driving off again.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that
the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically » page 35,
 Brake sys-
tem .
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.WARNINGOnly apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake
discs if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users
in jeopardy.
Handbrake
Fig. 128
Handbrake
Read and observe and on page 135 first.
The hand brake is used when stopping and parking for securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the lock
button » Fig. 128 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake indicator light 
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Release parking brake! 
136Driving

The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a speed of more
than around 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.WARNINGPlease note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of acci-
dent!
Parking
Read and observe
and on page 135 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface » .
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with Manual transmission engage 1st gear or reverse gear.
›
Release the brake pedal.
WARNINGThe exhaust system components can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in-
to contact with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth,
leaves, spilled fuel or such like. - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!
Manual gear changing and pedals
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
137
Pedals
137Manual gear changingFig. 129
The shift pattern: 5-gear or 6-
gear manual transmission
On the shift lever, the individual gear positions are shown » Fig. 129.
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 43.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Move the shift lever to the idle position switch and press down.
›
Move the shift lever fully to the left and then forward into R posi-
tion » Fig. 129 .
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the ignition is on.
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear-
shift lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift
mechanism to wear excessively.■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances! 
137Starting-off and Driving