2015 SKODA YETI Owner's Manual

Correctly set ready positionFig. 155
Ready position
Read and observe
and on page 141 first.
Correctly adjusted standby position » Fig. 155
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.Installing the ball rodFig. 156
Removing the cap on the rear bumper/inserting the tow bar
Fig. 157
Locking the lock and removing the key/replacing the lock cap
Read and observe
and on page 141 first.
›
Grip the cap on the rear bumper
B
» Fig. 156 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. 153 on page 142 in a
downwards direction.
›
Put the tow bar in the ready position » page 142.
›
Grip the tow bar from underneath » Fig. 156 and insert into the mounting re-
cess in arrow direction
3
until you hear it click into place » .
The handwheel
C
» Fig. 156 returns automatically and rests on the tow bar
» . 
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›Lock the handwheel lock by turning the key D
» Fig. 157 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 144.
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. 158
Correctly secured ball head
Read and observe and on page 141 first.
Check that the tow bar is fitted properly before each use.
Correctly secured ball head » Fig. 158
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. 159
Removing the lock cover/releasing the lock 
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Fig. 160
Removing the two bar/placing the cover on the rear bumper
Read and observe
and on page 141 first.
›
Remover the cover
A
from the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 159 .
›
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. 160 .
›
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. 153 on page 142 » .
›
Grip the cover on the rear bumper
E
» Fig. 160 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
.
WARNINGNever allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage on 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.
Mount accessories
Fig. 161
Illustration of the maximum per-
missible projection of the ball
head of the towing hitch and the
permissible total weight of the
accessories including the load
depending on the load centre-of-
gravity.
Read and observe and on page 141 first.
An accessories can mounted on the ball head of the towing hitch (e.g. bike car- riers).
If this accessory is used, the maximum permissible overhang of the ball head
of the towing hitch and the permissible gross vehicle weight of the accesso-
ries including load are to be checked.
The maximum permissible overhang of the ball head of the towing hitch is 70
cm » Fig. 161 .
The total permitted weight of the accessories including load changes varies
as the distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball head of the
towing hitch increases. 
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Distance of the centre of gravity ofthe load from the ball headPermissible total weight of the ac- cessories, including load0 cm80 kg/85 kg a)30 cm75 kg60 cm35 kg70 cm0 kga)
Applies to 4x4 vehicles with the 2.0 l / 103 kW TDI CR and 2.0 L / 110 kW TDI CR engine.
WARNING■
Never exceed the permissible gross weight of the accessory including
load – there is a risk of damaging the towing device.■
Never exceed the permissible protrusion of the ball head including towing
device – there is a risk of damaging the towing device.
Note
We recommend that you use accessories from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Trailer
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Coupling / uncoupling trainer
146
Loading a trailer
147
Trailer
147
Towing a trailer
148
Anti-theft alarm system
148
The trailer can be hitched to the ball head of the towing device.
Coupling / uncoupling trainerFig. 162
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket, safety eyelet
Connecting and disconnecting
›
Fit the ball bar.
›
Swing the 13-pin socket in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 162 .
›
Lift off protective cap
5
» Fig. 153 on page 142 .
›
Place the trailer onto the ball.
›
Plug the trailer cable into the 13-pin socket
A
» Fig. 162 .
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 must sag in all trailer positions relative to
the vehicle (sharp curves, reversing and the like).
Uncoupling takes place in reverse order.
Exterior mirrors
You should have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors.
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, Headlight
range control 1)
. 
1)
Applies to vehicles with xenon headlights.
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WARNING■Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause accidents
or 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.
■
Never use the safety eyelet for towing!
CAUTION
Improperly connected trailer electrical installations may cause malfunction of
the entire vehicle electronics.
Loading a trailer
Distribution of the cargo
Distribute the cargo in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the trailer 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 176.WARNINGSliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety -
risk of accident!
Trailer
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstances.Permissible trailer loadEngineTransmissionPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)Gradients of up to 12%Gradients of up to 8%1.2 ltr./81 kW TSIMG12001500670DSG120015006801.4 ltr./92 kW TSIMG13001600670DSG130016006901.4 ltr./110 kW TSIMG 4x418001800730DSG 4x4180018007401.6 l./81 kW MPIMG- a)-a)-a)AG110011006501.8 ltr./112 kW TSIDSG 4x418001800750
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EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)Gradients of up to 12%Gradients of up to 8%2.0 ltr./81 kW TDI
CRMG (EU4, EU5)15001500700MG (EU6)15001500720MG 4x4180018007502.0 ltr./103 kW TDI
CRMG 4x42100/2000 b)2100/2000b)750DSG 4x42100/2000b)2100/2000 b)7502.0 ltr./110 kW TDI
CRMG18001800740MG 4x42100/2000 b)2100/2000b)750DSG 4x42100/2000 b)2100/2000b)750a)
The vehicle is not equipped with a towing device.
b)
Applies to vehicles of category AF.
WARNINGNever exceed the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load or the per-
missible weight of the trailer - 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.
WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
CAUTION
If 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 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.148Driving

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
149
Statutory checks
149
ŠKODA Service Partners
150
ŠKODA Original parts
150
ŠKODA Original accessories
150
Spoiler
151
Component protection
151
Airbags
151
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
152
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed when
carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and
helps keep your vehicle in a good technical condition. After carrying out modifi-
cations, repairs or technical alterations, the vehicle will comply with German
road transport regulations (StVO).
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 150 before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations
to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Work on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and can lead to in-
creased wear of parts.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding alterations carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user in order to be handed over to the recyclers at a later
date. This ensures that the vehicle is recycled in an environmentally sound
manner.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications, repairs and technical
changes performed by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the warranty » Service schedule .
■
The ŠKODA Partner accepts no liability for products that have not been ap-
proved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with an op-
erational approval or that have been approved by a government testing insti-
tute.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
ŠKODA Partners, who will also perform the professional assembly of the pur-
chased parts.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 149 first.
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with itsintended weather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner.
She will advise you if certain precautions need to be taken to ensure the full
functioning of the vehicle and to prevent damage.
This involves, for example, the coolant, battery replacement and the like.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 149 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and roadworthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorized for this purpose. 
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The ŠKODA Service Partners are up-to-date on the legally required tests and
will prepare the vehicle for the tests as part of a service operation if required,
or will be responsible for carrying out these tests. The specialist garages can
carry out the specified tests directly if required by the customer if they are au-
thorised to do so. This saves you time and money.
Even if you want to take your vehicle to an officially approved test centre for
prior checking in preparation of a legally required test, we recommend that you
consult the service consultant of your ŠKODA Service Partner beforehand.
Based on their appraisal, the service consultant will tell you which areas you
should focus on in order to ensure that your vehicle will pass the technical test
without any problems. This allows you to avoid additional expenses resulting
from a possible subsequent test.
ŠKODA Service Partners
Read and observe
on page 149 first.
ŠKODA Service Partners feature modern, specially developed tools and equip-
ment. Here, trained specialists have access to a comprehensive range of
ŠKODA Original Parts and ŠKODA Original Accessories for carrying out modifi-
cations, repairs and technical alterations.
All ŠKODA service partners operate according to the most recent guidelines
and instructions from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. All service and repair work is therefore
carried out on time and at the appropriate quality. Adhering to these instruc-
tions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and helps keep your vehicle in a
good technical condition.
ŠKODA Service Partners are therefore properly prepared to service your vehicle
and to provide quality work. We therefore advise you to have all modifications,
repairs and technical alterations to your vehicle carried out by a ŠKODA Service
Partner.
ŠKODA Original parts
Read and observe
on page 149 first.
We recommend the use of ŠKODA Genuine Parts for your vehicle, as these
parts are approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s.. They correspond precisely to the
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. regulations with regard to design, dimensional accuracy and
material, and are identical to the components used in series production.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. is able to vouch for the safety, suitability and long service life of these products. We therefore recommend that you only use ŠKODA Genuine
Parts.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. supplies the market with a complete range of ŠKODA Genu-
ine Parts - not only while the model is still in production but for at least 15
years after the end of series production for wear parts and at least 10 years
after the end of series production for all other vehicle parts.
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of ŠKODA Genuine Parts for a period of 2 years after sale in accordance with the materials defect liability,
unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agreement. You should keep the ap-
proved warranty certificate and the invoices for these components for this pe-
riod of time, so that the commencement of the term can be verified.
Body repairs
ŠKODA vehicles are designed such that if any damage occurs to the body, it is
only necessary to replace those parts that are actually damaged.
However, before you decide to have damaged body parts replaced, you should
first of all contact your specialist garage to determine whether or not the parts
can also be repaired. Repairs to body parts are usually cheaper.
ŠKODA Original accessories
Read and observe
on page 149 first.
If you wish to fit accessories to your vehicle, you should remember the follow-ing:
We recommend that you use ŠKODA Genuine Accessories in your vehicle.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. has selected these accessories to ensure that they are relia-
ble, safe and suitable for your particular vehicle. Although we constantly moni-
tor the market, we are not able to assess or vouch for other products even
though in some instances such parts may have operational approval or may
have been approved by a nationally recognised testing laboratory.
All accessory products are subjected to a challenging process in the areas of technical development (technical testing) and quality inspection (customer
testing), and the product only becomes a ŠKODA Genuine Accessory if all tests
are passed.
Our ŠKODA Genuine Accessories service also includes expert advice and pro-
fessional fitting if required by the customer. 
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