2014 SKODA YETI lock

For vehicles with manual transmission, the speed is maintained as follows.
› 1 gear - approx. 8 1)
- 30 km/h
› 2 gear - approx. 13 1 )
- 30 km/h
› 3 gear - approx. 22 1 )
- 30 km/h
› Reverse gear - approx. 9 1 )
- 30 km/h
› Neutral for driving forwards - as well as driving backwards - approx. 2 - 30
km/h
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the speed is maintained as follows.
› Position D, S, R or Tiptronic (for 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear) - approx. 2 - 30 km / h;
› Neutral for driving forwards - as well as reversing - approx. 2 - 30 km/hWARNINGFor the correct operation of the assistant the road surface must be suffi-
ciently adherent. The assistant cannot properly fulfil its function on slushy
soil due to physical reasons (e.g. ice or mud). - there is a risk of an accident!
Note
During an active intervention of the assistant, the brake lights do not light up.
TCSOFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
The ASR OFF ROAD makes starting and driving on an unpaved surface easier
as it partially allows wheel-spin.
Note
When disabled, the TCS » Fig. 133 on page 143 OFF ROAD mode works without
the support of the TCS OFF ROAD.
EDS OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
The EDS supports OFF ROAD vehicle traction when driving on a surface withdifferent grip under the drive wheels or when driving over bumps.
A spinning wheel or wheels are braked earlier and with more force than with
the intervention of the standard EDS system.
ABS OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
The ABS OFF ROAD supports the driver when braking on an unpaved surface
such as gravel, snow, etc.
The system generated by a controlled locking of the wheels braked wheel be-
fore a “wedge” of piled material, which shortens the braking distance.
The system is only available, if the front wheels are in the straight-ahead posi-
tion.
The system operates at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
Start-Off Assistant 2)
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
The Start-Off assistant assists the driver when setting off, such as on a steep
slope or on a slippery surface. When the driver presses the accelerator, the
maximum engine speed is electronically limited so that a gentle approach is
possible.
Parking aid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
147
Shown in the infotainment display
148
Activation/deactivation
148
The parking aid (hereinafter referred to only as system) draws attention via
acoustic signals or the Infotainment- or radio display 3)
when manoeuvring
around obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle. 
1)
The indicated values represent the average of the lower speed limits if a gear is engaged (depending on
the type of gearbox or engine).
2)
Only for vehicles with a petrol engine and manual transmission.
3)
Description of the display on the radio display » Radio instruction manual .
146Driving

Hitch and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
159
Adjusting the ready position
160
Correctly set ready position
160
Installing the ball rod
161
Check proper fitting
161
Removing the ball rod
162
Accessories
163
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 80 kg/h.
On vehicles with four-wheel drive and the 2.0 l / 103 kW TDI CR or 2.0 L / 125
kW TDI CR engine, the maximum trailer nose weight is 85 kg .
WARNING■
Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
recess before the start of every journey.■
Do not use the ball head, if it is not correctly inserted into the mounting
recess and secured.
■
Do not use the towing equipment if it is damaged or incomplete.
■
Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
■
Never release the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing equipment clean at all times.
Such dirt prevents the ball head from being attached securely.
CAUTION
■ Take care with the ball bar - risk of paint damage to the bumper.■Always attach the cap to the receiving shaft when the ball bar is removed -
risk of receiving-shaft contamination.
Note
■ Operation and maintenance of towing equipment » page 174.■The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod » page 209.DescriptionFig. 147
Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
Read and observe
and on page 159 first.
The ball head can be removed and is kept in the spare wheel well or in a com-
partment for the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.
Support for the Towing hitch and tow bar » Fig. 147
13-pin power socket
Mounting recess
Safety eyelet
Cover for the mounting recess
Dust cap
Locking ball
Green marking on the handwheel
Handwheel
Key
Lock cap
Red marking on the handwheel
Green box on the tow bar
Tow ball
Note
On the bottom of the key is a code number. If you lose a key, please contact a
specialist garage, who will be able to use this code number to provide you with
a new one.12345678910111213159Hitch and trailer

Adjusting the ready positionFig. 148
Lock unlock / pull out hand wheel and turn
Read and observe
and on page 159 first.
The tow bar must be set to the ready position prior to installation » page 160,
Correctly set ready position .
If not in the ready position, it must be set to the ready position as follows.
›
Grip the tow bar below the protective cap.
›
Remove the cap from the lock
›
Insert the key into the hand wheel lock.
›
Turn the key
A
in direction of the arrow
1
to the stop » Fig. 148.
›
Pull the handwheel
B
in the direction of the arrow
2
and drag in the direc-
tion of the arrow
3
to the stop.
The hand wheel
B
remains locked in this position.
Correctly set ready positionFig. 149
Ready position
Read and observe
and on page 159 first.
Correctly set ready position » Fig. 149
The locking balls
A
can be pushed fully into the tow bar.
The red marking
B
on the hand wheel is located in the green box on the
tow bar.
The key
C
is in the unlocked position and cannot be removed.
There is a clear gap of approx. 5 mm
D
between the hand wheel and the
tow bar.
The ball bar is thus set ready for installation.
CAUTION
When in the ready position, the key cannot be removed from the handwheel
lock.160Driving

Installing the ball rodFig. 150
Removing the cap on the rear bumper/inserting the tow bar
Fig. 151
Locking the lock and removing the the key/replacing the lock cap
Read and observe
and on page 159 first.
›
Grip the cap on the rear bumper
B
» Fig. 150 at the handle
A
, release in the
direction of the arrow
1
and remove in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Remove the cover for the mounting recess
4
» Fig. 147 on page 159 in a
downwards direction.
›
Put the tow bar in the ready position » page 160.
›
Grip the tow bar from underneath » Fig. 150 and insert into the mounting re-
cess in arrow direction
3
until you hear it click into place » .
The handwheel
C
» Fig. 150 returns automatically and rests on the tow
bar » .
›Lock the handwheel lock by turning the key D
» Fig. 151 to the left in the
direction of the arrow 4 to the stop, and remove the key in the direction of
the arrow 5
.
›
Put the cap
E
onto the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
6
» .
›
Check that the tow bar is securely attached » page 161.
WARNING■
When attaching the tow bar, do not hold the handwheel by hand - risk of
injuring fingers!■
When removing the cover for the mounting recess, watch out for your
hand coming into contact with the opening of the bumper - risk of injuring
hand!
■
After fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key.
CAUTION
■ When removing the cover on the rear bumper, please note that there is a risk
of paint damage to the bumper or cover.■
After removing the key, always replace the cover on the handwheel lock –
risk of lock getting dirty.
■
If the tow bar is not in the ready position, it cannot be fitted in the mounting
recess.
Note
Store the cover for the rear bumper and the cover for the mounting recess in a
suitable location in the boot after removal.
Check proper fitting
Fig. 152
Duly fortified ball head
Read and observe and on page 159 first.
Check that the tow bar is fitted properly before each use. 
161Hitch and trailer

Correctly secured ball head » Fig. 152
The tow bar does not come out of the mounting recess even after heavy
“shaking”.
The green marking A
on the handwheel is located in the green box on the
tow bar.
The handwheel lies flush with the tow bar - there is no gap.
The key is removed.
The cover
B
is attached to the locked handwheel lock.
WARNINGDo not use the towing equipment unless the ball head has been properly
locked - risk of accident.
Removing the ball rod
Fig. 153
Removing the lock cover/releasing the lock
Fig. 154
Removing the two bar/placing the cover on the rear bumper
Read and observe and on page 159 first.›
Remover the cover
A
from the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 153 .
›
Insert the key into the handwheel lock.
›
Turn the key
B

2
in the direction of the arrow as far as the stop.
›
Grip the tow bar from below and with the other hand pull the handwheel
C
in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 154 .
›
Turn the handwheel in the direction of the arrow
4
to the stop , and hold in
this position.
›
Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow
5
.
At the same time, the tow bar latches into the ready position and is therefore
ready to be re-inserted into the mounting recess »
.
›
Attach the cover for the mounting recess
4
» Fig. 147 on page 159 » .
›
Grip the cover on the rear bumper
E
» Fig. 154 at the handle
D
and position
in the direction of the arrow
6
on the checkmark underneath the upper
edge of the bumper.
›
Push this cover onto the lower edge and onto the two sides in the direction
of the arrow
7
.
WARNING■ Never allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could
cause damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety
of the occupants at risk.■
Never remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
CAUTION
■ If the handwheel is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return to
its initial position when the tow bar is removed, and will rest on the tow bar
and not engage into the ready position. The tow bar will then need to be
brought into this position before the next time it is fitted.■
The mounting recess must be closed with the cover following removal. This
prevents foreign bodies from getting into the mounting recess.
Note
■ We recommend putting the protective cover onto the ball head before re-
moving the tow bar.■
Clean any dirt from the tow bar before stowing it away in the box with the
vehicle tool kit.
162Driving

If the trailer that is to be towed has a 7-pin connector, you can use a suitable
adapter from ŠKODA Original Accessories to establish a connection to the elec-
tricity.›
Hook the breakaway cable of the trailer onto the safety eyelet
B
.
The breakaway cable of the trailer has to sag when mounted into the security
lock slot for all trailer positions relative to the vehicle (sharp curves, reverse
driving and the like.)
Uncoupling
›
Unhook the breakaway cable of the trailer from the safety eyelet
B
» Fig. 156 .
›
Unplug the trailer cable from the 13-pin socket.
›
Remove the trailer from the ball head.
›
Place the cap
5
» Fig. 147 on page 159 onto the ball head.
›
Grip the 13-pin socket at point
A
and swing in the opposite direction to the
arrow » Fig. 156 .
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see
the traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national
legal requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 64,
 Lights
and visibility 1)
.
WARNING■ Incorrect or improperly connected electrical installation can cause acci-
dents and serious injury due to electric shock.■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist ga-
rages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical
connections for the tail lights or other current sources.
■
After coupling the trailer and connecting up the power socket, check the
rear lights on the trailer to ensure they are working.
WARNING (Continued)■ The handbrake on the towing vehicle must be applied when coupling and
uncoupling the trailer.■
Never use the safety eyelet for towing!
CAUTION
Incorrect or improperly connected electrical installations may cause malfunc-
tion of the entire vehicle electronics.
Loading a trailer
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum per-
missible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeop-
ardises the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 191.
Towing capacity and trailer weight
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 222 , Technical data .
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1 000 metres above
mean sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing
power. Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum
permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer. 
1)
Applies to vehicles with bi-xenon headlights.
164Driving

The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing de-
vice is merely a test value for the towing device. The vehicle-specific values
are detailed in the vehicle documents.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load or the per-
missible weight of the trailer - risk of accident!■
Sliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety
- risk of accident!
Towing a trailer
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
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by acceler-
ating.
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.
The following guidelines must be observed » page 36,
 Coolant
.
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.
WARNING■ Always drive particularly carefully with the trailer.■Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic
situation.CAUTIONIf you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your vehicle inspected be-
tween service intervals.
Anti-theft alarm system
If the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated when the electrical connection to
the trailer is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or un-
coupled » page 56 .
Conditions for including a trailer in the anti-theft alarm system. The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and towing
device.
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle via the trailer
socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer is functional.
The vehicle is locked with the vehicle key and the anti-theft alarm system
is activated.
CAUTION
For technical reasons, trailers with rear LED lights cannot be connected to the
anti-theft alarm system.165Hitch and trailer

For stubborn dirt, agents specifically intended for this purpose are to be used.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.WARNINGProtect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
the under floor or the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims – risk
of cuts!
CAUTION
■ Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.■Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – risk of paint damage.
Automatic car wash systems
Read and observe
and on page 169 first.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilt-
ing roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system, two-way radio aerial etc., it is best to consult the operator of
the car wash system beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the lips of the wipers should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
CAUTION
Fold in the exterior mirrors to prevent damage before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system. Never manually fold in electric exterior mirrors -
always use the electric controls.Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
Read and observe
and on page 169 first.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions foruse of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
CAUTION
■ If washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure cleaner,
ensure that the jet of water is not aimed directly at the locking cylinders or the
door/panel joints – risk of freezing!■
To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short pe-
riods while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
Note
See also Washing cars with decorative films using a high-pressure clean-
er » page 172 .
Cleaning vehicle exterior

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle paint work
171
Plastic parts
171
Rubber seals
171
Chrome parts
172
Decorative films
172
Windows and mirrors
172
Headlight glasses
172
Camera lens
173
Door closing cylinder
173
Cavity protection
173
Jack
173
Wheels
173
Towing hitch and mounting recess
174
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170General Maintenance