2014 SKODA YETI auxiliary battery

Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching on and off directly
111
System settings
111
Radio remote control
111
Conditions for the functioning of auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and venti-
lation), hereinafter referred to only as auxiliary heating.
The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning icon  is not lit in the display of
the instrument cluster).
Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)
The auxiliary heating can be used when both when stationary, when the en-
gine is switched off, to preheat the vehicle and also while driving (e.g. during
the heating phase of the engine).
The auxiliary heater functions in connection with the air-conditioning system
or Climatronic.
The auxiliary heating also warms up the engine.
The auxiliary heating warms up the coolant by combusting fuel from the vehi-
cle tank. This heats the air flowing into the passenger compartment (if the
blower is turned on).
The heater is switched on or off automatically depending on the ambient con-
ditions to give the best possible conditions for the engine running and the in-
terior heating.
For vehicles with gasoline engines, the automatic switching on and off of the
heater can be disabled in a specialist workshop.
WARNING■ The auxiliary heating must never be operated in closed rooms (e.g. garag-
es) – risk of poisoning!■
The auxiliary heating must not be allowed to run during refuelling – risk
of fire.
■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. If you want to use the heater, do not switch off the car in pla-
ces where the exhaust fumes can come into contact with flammable mate-
rials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled fuel etc. -. risk of fire.
CAUTION
■ The running auxiliary heater consumes fuel from the vehicle tank and auto-
matically controls the filling level. If only a low quantity of fuel is present in the
fuel tank, the auxiliary heating switches off.■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside
of the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.
■
If the auxiliary heating is running, the vehicle battery discharges. If the auxili-
ary heating and ventilation has been operated several times over a longer peri-
od, the vehicle must be driven a few kilometres in order to recharge the vehi-
cle battery.
■
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.
Note
■ The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.■
At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operat-
ing problem.
■
So that warm air can flow into the vehicle interior after switching on the aux-
iliary heating, you must maintain the comfort temperature normally selected
by you, leave the fan switched on and leave the air outlet vents in an open po-
sition. It is recommended to put the air flow in the position 
or 
.
110Using the system

Switching on and off directlyFig. 114
Button for switching on/off the system directly on the operating
part of the air conditioning/Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 110 first.
The auxiliary heating can be directly switched on or off at any time using the
button 
» Fig. 114 on the operating part of the air-conditioning system , on the
operating part of the Climatronic system or via the radio remote con-
trol » page 111 .
If the auxiliary heating has not already been switched off, it switches off auto-
matically after the running time set in the Running time menu.
After switching off the auxiliary heating, the coolant pump still runs for a short
period.
System settings
Read and observe
and on page 110 first.
The following menu items can be selected from the Aux. heating menu item in
the MAXI DOT display (depending on the vehicle equipment). ■ Day of the wk. - set the current day of the week
■ Running time - Set the required running time in 5 minute increments. The
running time can be 10 to 60 minutes.
■ Mode - Set the desired heating/ventilation mode
■ Starting time 1 , Starting time 2 , Starting time 3 - for each pre-set time, the
day and the time (hour and minute) can be set for switching on the auxiliary
heating. An empty position can be found between Sunday and Monday when
selecting the day. If this empty position is selected, the activation is per-
formed without taking into account the day.
■ Activate - Activate pre-set mode
■ Deactivate - Deactivate pre-set mode
■ Factory settings - Restore factory settings
■ Back - return to main menu.
Only one programmed pre-set time can be active.
The last programmed pre-set time remains active.
After the auxiliary heating activates at the set time, it is necessary to pre-set a
time again.
If the pre-set menu is closed by selecting the Back menu item or if no changes
are made on the display for more than 10 seconds, the set values are stored,
but the pre-set time is not activated.
An indicator light on the button  is illuminated when the system is running.
The running system deactivates after expiration of the operating period or can
be deactivated earlier by pressing the button to directly switch on/off the aux-
iliary heating  or by using the radio remote control.
Radio remote control
Fig. 115
Radio remote control of the aux-
iliary heating
Read and observe and on page 110 first.
Radio remote control » Fig. 115
Aerial
Warning light
Switch on the auxiliary heating
Switch off the auxiliary heating
The transmitter and the battery are housed in the housing of the remote con-
trol. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. 
AB111Heating 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

Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully
knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
› Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
› Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must
be replaced.
Vehicles with a START-STOP system are fitted with a battery control unit for
checking the energy level for recurring engine start.
We recommend that you have the acid level checked regularly by a specialist garage, especially in the following cases.
› High external temperatures.
› Longer day trips.
› After each charge.
Winter time
The vehicle battery only has a proportion of the starting power in lower tem-
peratures. A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures
just below 0 °C .
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked and, if necessary,
recharged by a specialist garage before the start of the winter.
Note
■ The battery acid level is also checked regularly by a specialist garage as part
of the inspection service.■
For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte
level cannot be checked.
Charging
Read and observe
and on page 187 first.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.A charging operation can be performed if the following conditions are satis-
fied.
The engine is turned off.
The ignition is switched off.
All consumers are turned off.
The bonnet is open.
“Fast charging” with high currents
›
Disconnect both battery cables (first of all “negative”, then “positive”).
› Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red =
“positive”, black = “negative”).›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch on the
device.
›
After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove the
mains cable from the power socket.
›
Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
›
Reconnect the cables to the battery (first “positive”, then “negative”).
Charging with low voltages
It is not necessary to disconnect the cables from the battery if you recharge
the vehicle battery, for example from a mini-charger.
Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer .
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-
er) must be used until full charging is achieved.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging.
WARNING■ When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive
gas mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling
over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is
on.■
Creating a bridge between the poles on the battery (e.g. with metal ob-
jects - cables) creates a short circuit - risk of damage to the battery, explo-
sion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.
■
Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices.
Strong sparking represents a risk of injury.
■
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the en-
gine, the ignition and all electrical consumers and disconnect the negative
terminal 
.
■
“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
■
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be “rapidly charged” by a
specialist garage.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START / STOP system or additional heating (auxiliary
heating), do not connect the pole terminal of the charger directly to the nega-
tive terminal of the vehicle battery but only to the engine earth » page 206.189Inspecting and replenishing

Rear towing eyeFig. 183
Removing the cap / fitting the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 208 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 183 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the direction of
the arrow
1
and then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» Fig. 183 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 208 first.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, there is no mount for the
screw-in towing eye behind the cap.
Use the built-in detachable ball rod for towing » page 159, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to using the towing eye.
If the towing device is removed completely, it must be replaced with the
standard reinforcement of the rear bumper which is part of the mount for the
towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal
provisions.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Remote control and removable light
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
210
Synchronising the remote control
210
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating)
210
replace batteries of the removable lights
211
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batter-
ies.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.209Emergency equipment and self-help

Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 184
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 209 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 184 with your thumb or using a flat
screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down in
the region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 210.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 209 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
› Press any button on the remote control key.›Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing
the button.
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating)
Fig. 185
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
Read and observe on page 209 first.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote con-
trol » Fig. 185 .
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover against the direction of the arrow up to the mark to open the
cover.
›
Replace the battery.
›
Return the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover in the direction of the arrow up to the initial marking, engage.
210Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 195
Distribution board cover.
Read and observe and on page 214 first.
With some equipment, the battery cover must be opened before removing the
cover for the fuse box » page 188.
Replacing fuses
›
Turn the securing bracket
A
» Fig. 195 in direction of the arrow.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches. .
›
Remove the cover.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Replace the cover on the fuse box and the safety clip
A
move against the
arrow.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches .
The cover is locked into position.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle!Assignment of fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 196
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 214 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Control unit for automatic gearbox3Battery data module4ABS control unit5Control unit for automatic gearbox6Not assigned7Power supply for terminal 15, starter8Radio, instrument cluster, telephone9Not assigned10Engine control unit11Auxiliary heating and ventilation control unit12Data bus control unit13Engine control unit14Ignition15Lambda probe, fuel pump
Glow plug system16Vehicle voltage control unit, right headlight, right tail light17Horn18Amplifier for digital sound processor19Windscreen wipers20Control valve for fuel pressure, high pressure pump 216Do-it-yourself

Multifunction displayFunctions44
Information45
Memory45
Operation42
Multimedia125
AUX127
MDI127
USB127
N
N1
102
Nameplate222
Net partition100
Nets97
Notes for driving with repaired tyres205
Notes on using wheels191
O
OFF ROAD
144
ABS146
EDS146
hill descent assistant145
operation145
Start-Off Assistant146
TCS146
OFF ROAD mode warning light
41
Oil See Engine oil
184
Warning messages37
Oil pressure Warning messages
37
On-board computer See multifunction display
44
Operate windscreen wipers
73
Operating weight223
Operation in winter Diesel fuel179
Vehicle battery188
Optical Parking Assistant149
Function keys150
Operation149
Orientation lines150
Original accessories167
Outside temperature45
Overhang angle225
Overview Engine compartment
182
Warning lights34
P
Park assist
150
Departing from a parallel parking space153
Finding a parking space151
Information messages153
Parking152
Park Assist automatic emergency braking
153
Operation151
Parking137
Park assist150
Parking aid146
Parking aid146
Function147
Parking lights64
Parking space137
Parking vehicle Parking
137
Part replacement166
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload223
Pedals137
Footmats137
Petrol see fuel
178
pitch angle225
Plastic parts171
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
171
Power outlet 12 V
90
Power Steering / steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
36
Power windows58
Button in the front passenger door59
Buttons in the driver's door59
Practical equipment folding table at the centre backrest
95
Reflective Vest197
storage net in the front centre console92
Practical features 12-Volt power outlet
90
Storage pockets on the front seats94
Waste container91
Puncture repair kit203
R
Radiator fan
182
Radio4
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating
111
Raising the vehicle202
Rear Interior light
70
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
76
Fold in passenger mirror76
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
76
237Index