2014 SKODA YETI warning

Rear centre head restraintsFig. 66
Rear center head restraint: remove / Install
Read and observe
on page 82 first.
Applies to vehicles using the TOP TETHER system.
Removing/installing
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 66 , while at
the same time using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press
the securing button in opening
B
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow
4
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Rear seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal direction
83
inclination of the seat backrest
83
Fold seat backrest forwards and fold down seat completely
84
Unlocking and removing seats
84
Setting outer seat in the transverse direction
85
Folding rear seats back into the initial position
85Setting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal directionFig. 67
Adjusting seats in forward/back
direction
›
Pull lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and move the seat to the desired po-
sition in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 67 .
inclination of the seat backrest
Fig. 68
Adjusting the seat backrest
›
Pull lever
A
on the lower portion in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 68 .
›
Adjust the desired inclination of the seat back in the direction of arrow
2.WARNINGCheck for yourself that the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.83Seats and head restraints

Fold seat backrest forwards and fold down seat completelyFig. 69
Safety position of seat belt / folding the seat completely forward
Fig. 70
Lock forward folded seats
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Insert the seat belt buckle
A
» Fig. 69 in the hole in the side panel - security
position.
›
Remove the head restraint from the rear middle seat » page 83.
›
Push the outer rear seats towards the rear as far as they will go
» page 83,
Setting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal direction .
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 68 on page 83 and fold the seat backrests of the out-
er rear seats onto the seat cushion as far as the stop.
›
Fold the middle rear seat backrest forwards in the same way, then pull once
more on the lever
A
» Fig. 68 on page 83 and press the seat backrest down-
wards until it is heard to lock into a lower position.
Folding seats fully forwards and locking them
›
If the outer rear seat is fully folded forward, push it towards the rear as far as
it can go.
›
Pull the lever
B
» Fig. 69 in the direction of the arrow
1
and push the seat
completely forward in the direction of arrow
2
.
› Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt B to a guide rod
of the head restraint in the front seat » Fig. 70.WARNING■
Immediately lock the folded forward seat to a guide rod on the front head
restraint using the fixing belt - risk of injury.■
The following guidelines must be observed » page 9, Correct seated posi-
tion for the driver .
CAUTION
■
Before folding the rear middle seat forward, make sure that the storage com-
partment, the ashtray and the cup holder in the rear part of the centre console
are closed - risk of damage.■
Only keep the seats in the folded forward position for as long as necessary to
transport cargo - there is a risk of damaging the front seat backrests. The
seats must be folded back once the cargo has been transported.
■
If the outer seat is not in the rear end position when folding forward, damage
can occur to the locking bolts when unlocking the seat.
Unlocking and removing seats
Fig. 71
Unlocking the folded forward
seat and carrying handles on the
seat surface
›
Fold the seat forward » page 84, Fold seat backrest forwards and fold down
seat completely .
›
Unlock the folded seat by pressing seat locks
A
in the direction of ar-
row » Fig. 71 .
›
Remove the seat using the carrying handles
B
or
C
.
WARNINGThe following guidelines must be observed » page 11, Correct seated posi-
tion for the passengers in the rear seats .84Using the system

NoteThe outer seats are not mutually interchangeable. In the rear area the left seat
is marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.
Setting outer seat in the transverse direction
Fig. 72
Locking seats
›
Remove the middle seat » page 84, Unlocking and removing seats .
›
Fold the outer seat forwards » page 84 and unlock » Fig. 71 on page 84 .
›
Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the middle
of the vehicle up to the stop.
›
Lock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks
A
in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 72 .
Folding back into the starting position is accomplished in the reverse order.
Folding rear seats back into the initial position
Fig. 73
Folding the seat backrest back
into position
›
If the seat has been removed, first position it on the guide and lock it in place
using seat locking
A
» Fig. 72 on page 85 .
›
Pull the seat upwards to ensure that the seat is locked correctly.
›
Fold the seat in the horizontal position until it can be heard to click.
›
Check for yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
›Press the lever in direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 73 and fold back the seat back-
rest to its original position in the direction of arrow 2.›
Check for yourself that the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.
›
Remove the tongue of the lock from the safety position.
WARNING■ The belt locks must be in their original position after folding back the seat
cushions and backrests - they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely engaged so that objects from the
boot cannot slip into the passenger compartment on sudden braking – risk
of injury!
■
When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely
locked into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking
on the cover of the lever.
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Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
86
Storage compartment on the dash panel
87
stowage compartments in the doors
87
Storage compartment in the front centre console
87
Cup holders
88
Cigarette lighter
89
Ashtray
89
12-Volt power outlet
90
Waste container
91
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
92
storage net in the front centre console
92
Glasses compartment
92
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
93
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
93
Clothes hook
94
Storage pockets on the front seats
94
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
94
Folding table on front seat backrest
95
folding table at the centre backrest
95
Removable through-loading bag
95WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may distract you
from concentrating on the traffic – risk of accident!■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from oth-
er storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would not
be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger of causing
an accident!
WARNING (Continued)■ No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
Car park ticket holder
Fig. 74
Parking ticket holder
Read and observe on page 86 first.
The parking ticket holder » Fig. 74 is designed e.g. for securing car park tickets.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order
not to restrict the driver's vision.86Using the system

Storage compartment on the dash panelFig. 75
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 86 first.
Opening
›
Press the button » Fig. 75.
The cover folds in the arrow direction.
Closing
›
Fold back the storage compartment lid in the opposite direction to that of
the arrow » Fig. 75 until it clicks.
Certain models do not have a storage compartment lid.
WARNING■ The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must al-
so not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!■
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
■
Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive
to heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacles, carbonated drinks) in the storage
compartment.
stowage compartments in the doorsFig. 76
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 76
Storage compartment in the front doors
Bottle holder with max. 1 liter capacity in the front doors
Storage compartment in the rear doors
Bottle compartment, max. capacity 0.5 l in the rear doors
WARNINGDo not use the storage compartment A » Fig. 76 to store projecting ob-
jects. These could impair the effectiveness of the side airbag.
Storage compartment in the front centre console
Fig. 77
Non-lockable compartment
Read and observe on page 86 first.
The storage compartment » Fig. 77can be used to store small items. 
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Above the storage compartment the input marked with the   text
MDI » page 127 input.WARNINGThe storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!
Cup holders
Fig. 78
Cup holders: in the center console, front / on the folding table in
the center backrest
Fig. 79
Open cup holder in the central console / adjust holder size
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Cup holders » Fig. 78 and » Fig. 79
Cup holder in front centre console
Cup holder on the folding table
Location for opening
ABCCup holder in rear centre console
Fuse plate
Open holder in the rear center console›
Press in the cup holder in area
C
» Fig. 79 .
The holder slides out.
›
Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
.
›
Adjust the bracket by sliding the locking plate
E
in the direction of arrow
2
.
Close holder in the rear center console
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
» Fig. 79 .
WARNING■
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.■
Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!
CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.■
Before folding the rear center seat cup holder
D
» Fig. 79 must be closed -
there is risk of damage.
Note
A 1.5 litre bottle (max. capacity) can be stored in the drinks holder D » Fig. 79 .DE88Using the system

Cigarette lighterFig. 80
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe on page 86 first.
Using the system
›
Press in the button in the cigarette lighter » Fig. 80.
›
Wait until the button pops forward.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the ig-
nition key withdrawn »
.
WARNING■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These could oper-
ate the lighter and get burned, start a fire or damage the interior.■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can case
burns.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12- volt socket for electrical
appliances » page 90, 12-Volt power outlet .AshtrayFig. 81
Low centre console: Remove front ashtray / open rear ashtray /
remove rear ashtray
Fig. 82
High centre console: Open rear ashtray / Removing rear ashtray
insert
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting the front ash tray
›
Remove the ashtray in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 81 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
Opening the ashtray on the low centre console
›
Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge
A
and fold it open in the direction
of arrow
2
» Fig. 81 . 
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Remove the ashtray from the low centre console›Open the ashtray .›
Grasp the ashtray at the handle
B
and remove in direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 81 .
Removing the ashtray from the low centre console
›
Place the ashtray insert into the console and press it in.
Opening the ashtray on the high centre console
›
Press in the cup holder in area
C
» Fig. 82 .
The ashtray opens out in the direction of the arrow
4
.
Removing the ashtray from the high centre console
›
Open the ashtray .
›
Press the cover carefully to the stop in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 82 .
›
Grasp the ashtray insert in the area of arrow and remove it in the direction of
arrow
5
.
Inserting the ashtray into the high centre console
›
Place the ashtray insert into the receiver opposite the direction of arrow
5
and press.
WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ When removing do not hold the ashtray at the cover on the front – risk of
breakage.■
The ashtray in the rear part of the central console must be closed (otherwise
it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
12-Volt power outletFig. 83
12-Volt power outlet in the front centre console / in the boot
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Overview of the 12-volt power socket » Fig. 83
In the front centre console
In the luggage compartment
Use
›
Remove the cover on the power socket » Fig. 83 -
 or open the cover on
the power socket as appropriate » Fig. 83 -
 .
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The power socket and any connected appliances can also be operated when
the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn »
.
WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. Therefore, when leaving the
vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a total power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's
electrical system can be damaged. 
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