2015 SKODA YETI door lock

The sensors for unlocking or locking are located in the handle of the front
door.
Unlocking
Locking
When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the key must be at a maximum distance
of approximately 1.5 m from the front door handle.
Locking
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside if the ignition has not been
turned off.
After locking the vehicle, it is not possible to unlock it within the next 2 sec-
onds by touching the door handle. This can be used to check whether the vehi-
cle is locked.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If one of the doors is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which
the vehicle was locked remains in the passenger compartment, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. After unlocking the vehicle again, the turn-signal
lights flash four times. If no door is opened within 45 seconds, the vehicle is
automatically locked again.
If the boot lid is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which the
vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment, the lid is unlocked
(partially opened). The turn-signal lights flash four times as an indication that
the boot lid has been unlocked again. The luggage compartment lid remains
released (partially open).
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.Key in vehicle.KEY IN VEHICLE
CAUTION
■ Some types of gloves can affect the unlocking or locking device in the door
handle.■
After leaving the car there is no automatic locking.
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking buttonFig. 37
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 52 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from the outside and no door is open
the rocker button » Fig. 37can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Unlocking/locking » Fig. 37
Locking
Unlocking
If the icon in the button  is lit, the vehicle is locked.
If the icon in the button  is not lit, the vehicle is not locked.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking. ▶ Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
As soon as the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the Safelock system
prevents the doors from being opened from the inside. 
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This function is pointed out by the following message on the instrument clus-
ter display after switching off the ignition.Check SAFELOCK! Owner´s manual!CHECK DEADLOCK
After locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for
around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at
longer intervals.
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
▶ By locking twice within 2 seconds.
▶ By disabling the button for interior monitoring and anti-towing » page 57,
Interior monitor and towing protection .
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door
can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
The Safelock system switches back on when the vehicle is locked.
WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Individual settings
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
The following central locking functions can be individually set via the MAXI
DOT display » page 47, Menu item
Settings
.
Opening a single door
The function allows you to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
with the radio remote control. KESSY makes it possible to release individual
doors as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on the area in which the key is
located. The other doors and the boot lid are only unlocked when the unlock-
ing is repeated.
Unlocking a vehicle side door
This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side and the
fuel filler flap with the radio remote control unit. KESSY makes it possible to
release of both doors on one side as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on
the area in which the key is located. The other doors and the boot lid are only
unlocked when the unlocking is repeated.
Unlock all doors
The function allows you to unlock all doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap.
Automatic locking/unlocking
The function allows you to lock all doors and the boot lid from a speed of
about 15 km/h. The button in the handle of the boot lid is deactivated.
All doors and the boot lid are automatically unlocked again by removing the ig-
nition key or by opening any of the doors. In vehicles with the KESSY system,
this is when any door is opened.
The vehicle can also be unlocked by pressing the Central Locking Button  in
the centre console » page 54.
Acoustic signals when locking / unlocking
For vehicles with anti-theft alarm system, the acoustic signals can be activa-
ted / deactivated by means of the MAXI DOT display » page 47.
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 38
Door handle/door opening lever:
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 38. 
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Opening from the inside›Pull on door opening lever B of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - it can be fatal!
Child safety lock
Fig. 39
Rear door: switching the child safety lock on/off
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety system on/off » Fig. 39
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
Central locking fault
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
If the central locking system has failed, only the driver's door can be
locked/unlocked using the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be man-
ually locked or unlocked.
▶ Driver's door locking / unlocking » page 194.
▶ Door lock » page 194 .
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 194.
Failure of the KESSY system
If the following message is displayed in the instrument cluster display, then seek help from a specialist garage.
Keyless faulty.CHECK KEYLESS
Key battery flat
If the voltage of the key battery is too low, the following message appears in
the instrument cluster display.
Renew key battery!KEY BATTERY
Replace the battery » page 193.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior monitor and towing protection
57
The anti-theft alarm system (hereinafter referred to as alarm system) increa-
ses protection against theft and break-in attempts into the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds after the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release. 
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The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶ Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
If the driver's door of a vehicle is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder,
then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source. The working life of the power
supply source is 5 years.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 40
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 57 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the locked vehicle and then
triggers the alarm.
The anti-towing detects tilts in the locked vehicle and then triggers the alarm.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibili-
ty of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed.
Deactivate
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol key  on the B column of the driver's side
» Fig. 40.
The illumination of the symbol  in the button changes from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
By disabling the interior monitoring and the anti-towing device, the safe lock is
switched off.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
58
Delayed locking of the boot lid
58
When closing the boot lid, do not press on the rear window.
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid.
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened. 
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WARNING■Never drive with the boot lid open or ajar, as otherwise exhaust gases
may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Opening/closing
Fig. 41
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening / closing the boot lid » Fig. 41
Unlocking the door
Open flap
Closing the flap (by pulling the handle)
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button  on the key, then the boot
lid will automatically relock after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
123CAUTIONThere is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key 
on the key.
Window operations
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lefter
59
Electric window lifters
59
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
60
Force limit
60
Window convenience operation
61
Malfunctions
61
The windows can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
The windows can be operated electrically from the following locations; all win-
dows from the driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the
passenger door or the rear doors.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ If windows are frozen, always remove ice » page 155 before operating the
electrical power windows. The window seals and the electrical power window
mechanism can otherwise be damaged.■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption. 58Using the system

NoteWhen driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind
noise is more at certain speeds.
Mechanical window lefter
Fig. 42
Operating the window: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 58 first.
Using the respective window crank only one window can be operated mechan-
ically.
Opening
›
Lift the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 42 .
Closing
›
Turn the crank in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 42 .
Electric window lifters
Fig. 43
Window lifter buttons
Read and observe and on page 58 first.
All windows can be operated from the driver's seat.
Power window buttons » Fig. 43
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
Right rear door
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to
the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
›
Press the button
E
» Fig. 43 .
When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the warning light in the
button
E
lights up.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows
for approx. 10 minutes.
After the driver's or passenger's door is opened, it is only possible to operate
the window using button
A
» Fig. 43 , in which case it has to be pressed or
pulled for approx. 2 seconds. 
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Window convenience operationRead and observe
and on page 58 first.
The convenience operation of the windows offers the possibility of opening orclosing all the windows at once.
Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening
›
Press and hold the symbol button 
on the key.
›
Keep the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position
until all electrically operated windows are open.
›
Press and hold he central locking button in the area of the symbol 
» Fig. 37
on page 54 .
›
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the open position » Fig. 43 on page 59 .
Closing
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Keep the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position
until all the electrically operated windows are closed.
›
Press and hold he central locking button in the area of the symbol 
» Fig. 37
on page 54 .
›
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the closed position » Fig. 43 on page 59 .
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 36 on page 53 .
The setting for the window convenience operation is in the MAXI DOT display
in the
Window op.
menu item. » page 47.
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly
is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's door
locking cylinder is only possible within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the respective
button is released.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 58 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that theautomatic window lifter will not operate. The system must be activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 1 seconds, and keep it
pressed down.
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
62
Force limiter
62
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
62
Sliding / tilting roof malfunction
62
Electrical operation of the sunblind
63
Malfunction of the sun blind
63
The panorama sliding/tilting roof (hereinafter referred to as sliding/tilting roof)
can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor
temperature is no lower than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.61Unlocking and opening

OperationFig. 45
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 61 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position  )
Closing (switch in position  )
WARNINGWhen operating the sliding/tilting roof, proceed with caution to avoid caus-
ing crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Force limiter
Read and observe
on page 61 first.
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
A12The sliding / tilting roof can be fully closed without a force limiter by pulling on
the recess in the switch in the arrow direction 2 » Fig. 45 on page 62 until the
sliding / tilting roof is fully closed .
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 61 first.
The comfort controls makes it possible to open or close the sliding/tilting roof
using the key or the KESSY system above the sensor in the door handle of the
front door.
Tilting roof
The sliding/tilting roof can be opened as follows.
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the unlock position in the driver's door lock.
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the lock position in the driver's door lock.
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 36 on page 53 .
By interrupting the locking process, the closing operation is interrupted.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury!
Sliding / tilting roof malfunction
Read and observe
on page 61 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that thesliding/tilting roof will not operate. The sun roof must be activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Set the switch to the position 
» Fig. 45 on page 62 .
›
Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
›
Release the lever.
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