2014 SKODA YETI turn signal

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
Safety equipment
8
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the sub-
ject of passive safety in your vehicle.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of children.
WARNING■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants.■
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those trav-
elling with you in the following chapters of this owner's manual.
■
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
Read and observe
on page 8 first.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning proper-
ly.
Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper
blades are free of any defects.
Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
Check the tyre inflation pressure.
Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
Secure all items of luggage.
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle.
Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 23 , Transporting children safely .
Adopt the correct seated position » page 9, Correct and safe seated
position . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
Read and observe
on page 8 first.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving
safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g.
by your passengers or mobile phone calls.
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs.
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather condi-
tions.
Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.
Safety equipment
Read and observe
on page 8 first.
The following list contains only part of the safety equipment in your vehicle.
› Three-point seat belts for all the seats.
› Belt force limiters for the front seats.
› Belt tensioners for the front seats.
› Seat belt height adjusters for the front seats.
› Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
› Driver’s knee airbag. 

8Safety

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

 Check engine electronics (petrol engine)39 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)39

Fuel reserve
40
 Airbag system
40
 Tyre pressure
40
 Windscreen washer fluid level
41


Turn-signal system
41
 Fog lights
41
 Cruise control system
41
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
41
 OFF ROADmode
41
 Main beam
41
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
WARNING■ Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 68. The warning triangle must be set up at the pre-
scribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 180, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if the handbrake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h for at least
3 seconds while the handbrake is applied.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Release parking brake!
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The 
indicator light illuminates if the brake fluid level in the braking system is
too low or there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 186 .
If the warning light  lights up together with the warning light
, there is a
problem with the ABS.
WARNING■ If the warning light  lights up together with the warning light
 » page 38 ,  Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  stop driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates as a reminder for the driver and front passen-
ger to fasten seat belts.
The indicator light 
goes off after the respective seat belt is fastened.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 20 km/h, the warning light 
flashes and you will hear an
acoustic signal.
The warning signal is switched of and the indicator light is 
permanently lit if
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.
35Instruments and Indicator Lights

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

If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The following reasons can explain the warning light 
being illuminated.
› The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
› The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
› Snow chains are mounted.
› A wheel has been changed.
Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 158.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light  comes on after switching on the ignition. If the indicator light does not
go out after moving a short distance, this means that there is an error in the
system. Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light 
illumi-
nates .
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Top up wash fluid!
Top up with liquid » page 182, Windscreen washer system .
  Turn-signal system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
Either the left 
or right 
warning light flashes depending on the position of
the turn signal lever.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of
the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the fog lights are operating.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the cruise control is active » page 154.
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
illuminates , operate the brake pedal.
 OFF ROADmode
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
When the indicator light  is
lit, then the conditions for the engagement of
OFF ROAD mode are met » page 144 .
When the indicator 
flashes, it indicates the hill descent assistant is current-
ly engaged.
Further information » page 144, OFF ROAD-mode .
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the main beam or the headlight flasher
is operated.
41Instruments and Indicator Lights

Button /adjust- ment
wheel
ActionOperation
DTurn upwards or down- wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tion
Display a low temperature
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
If the outside temperature while driving drops to below +4°C, the following
icon appears on the display in front of the temperature display . An audible
signal is emitted.
If the outside temperature is already below +4°C when turning the ignition on,
the  icon appears immediately.
Prompt in the segment display
If the outside temperature while driving drops to below +4°C, the temperature
display will show up with the following icon before this occurs . An audible
signal is emitted.
If the outside temperature is already below +4°C when turning the ignition on,
the temperature display and the  icon appear immediately.
After pressing button
A
» Fig. 28 on page 42 , the most recently displayed da-
ta is shown.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.Gear recommendationFig. 29
Information on the selected gear / Gear recommendation
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
The function of the gear recommendation is to help reduce fuel consumption.
A suitable gear is engaged, if necessary, a recommendation to shift to high or
lower gear is displayed.
The gear recommendation is intended only for vehicles with a manual trans-
mission or for vehicles with an automatic transmission in manual shift mode
(Tiptronic).
Recommended gear
MAXI DOT display.
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Segment display
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Gear recommendation - MAXI DOT display
Besides showing the engaged gear, the arrow icon  and the recommended
gear are displayed.
For instance, if 

 appears in this display, you are recommended to shift from
3rd into 4th gear. Switch gear. 
43Information system

Language
You can set the language for the display texts here.
MFD data
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Convenience
The following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted here.
Rain closing
Activate/deactivate the function for automatically
closing the window and the tilt/slide sunroof in a
locked vehicle when it starts raining a)
. If the function
is activated and it is not raining, the windows includ-
ing the panoramic tilt/slide sunroof will close auto-
matically after approx. 12 hours.ATA confirmSwitch on/off the audible signal indicating activation
of the anti-theft alarm system. Further informa- tion » page 56 , Anti-theft alarm system .Central lockingSwitch on/off the central locking and automatic lock-
ing function. Further information » page 54, Individ-
ual settings .
Window op.
Only convenience mode for the driver window or for
all of the windows can be adjusted here. Further in-
formation » page 60, Window convenience opera-
tion .
Mirror down
Activate/deactivate the function for mirror lowering
on the front passenger side when in the reverse
gear b)
. Further information » page 76, Fold in pas-
senger's mirror .
Mirror adjust.
Activation / deactivation of the synchronous exterior
mirror function settings. Further informa-
tion » page 76 , Synchronous adjustment of the mir-
ror .Factory settingRestore the Convenience factory setting.a)
This function is only available on vehicles with a rain sensor.
b)
This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
Lights & Vision
The following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted here:
Coming HomeActivate/deactivate and adjust the light duration of
the COMING HOME function. Further informa-
tion » page 68 , COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME .Leaving HomeSwitch on/off and adjust the light duration of the
LEAVING HOME function. Further informa-
tion » page 68 , COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME .Dayl. dri. lightActivate/deactivate the daylight driving light. Further
information » page 65, Daylight running lights (DAY
LIGHT) .Rear wiperActivate/deactivate the function of the automatic
rear window wiping. Further information » page 74,
Automatic rear window wiping .Lane ch. flashActivate/deactivate the lane ch. flash function. Fur-
ther information » page 66, “Convenience turn sig-
nal” .Travel modeActivate/deactivate the travel mode feature. Further
information » page 67, Tourist lights (Travel mode) .Factory settingRestore the factory setting for the lighting.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between
summer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, the speed and the switching on and off of the acoustic signals when ex-
ceeding this speed can be adjusted. This function is, for example, used for win-
ter tyres where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum
speed of the vehicle » page 191, Tyres and wheel rims .
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and
the following message appears in the information display.
Winter tyres, max. speed ... km / h.
Units
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set
here.
Assistants
The tones of the audible signals for the parking aid can be adjusted here. 
48Using the system