2015 SKODA YETI Owner's Manual

›Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
General information on towing
Both drivers should be familiar with the problems which might occur while a
vehicle is being towed. Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in another
vehicle or to be towed in.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle raised
clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a
similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 191 or
» page 192 to the detachable ball head of the towing device » page 141 .WARNING■
When towing, exercise increased caution.■Do not use spiral rope for towing » Fig. 189-  , the towing eye may un-
screw from the vehicle - risk of accident.■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not start engine by towing - there is a risk of damaging the engine parts.
The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 189,
Jump-starting .■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.Front towing eyeFig. 190
Removing the cap / fitting the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 191 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 190 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the region 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. 190 » .
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.191Emergency equipment and self-help

Rear towing eyeFig. 191
Removing the cap / fitting the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 191 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 191 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the towing eye, insert the cap in the area of arrow
1
.
›
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. 191 » .
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 191 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 141, 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.
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
193
Synchronising the remote control
193
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating)
193
replace batteries of the removable lights
193
CAUTION
■ We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries or batteries replaced by
a ŠKODA service partner.■
The replacement battery or the replacement rechargeable battery should
have the specifications of the original battery or original rechargeable battery.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batter-
ies.
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.192Do-it-yourself

Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 192
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 192 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 192 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 193.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 192 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. 193
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
Read and observe on page 192 first.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote control » Fig. 193 .
›
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.
replace batteries of the removable lights
Fig. 194
Taking out the lamp
Read and observe on page 192 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Take out the light in the direction of arrow » Fig. 194. 
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›Lever off the cover for the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed
object from the area of the lock clips A.›
Take out the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
›
Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
›
Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it
clicks into place.
CAUTION
If an incorrect rechargeable battery is used or a non-rechargeable battery,
there is a risk of damaging the lamp and the vehicle's electrical system.
Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
194
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
194
Unlock the boot lid
194
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
195
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 195
Handle on the driver's door: cov-
ered key cylinder
The driver's door can be unlocked or locked in an emergency.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold in place.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot on the bottom of the cover in the arrow
area » Fig. 195 .
›
Fold the cover upwards.
›
Release the door handle.
›
Insert the vehicle key bit into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
Pull on the door handle and replace the cover in its original location.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 196
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors
which have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the cover
A
» Fig. 196 .
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow
(sprung position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
Unlock the boot lid
Fig. 197
Unlocking the boot lid
The boot lid can be unlocked manually.
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 80. 
194Do-it-yourself

›Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim
» Fig. 197 as
far as the stop.›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 198
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the gap in the arrow range
1
» Fig. 198
and lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move
the selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
CAUTION
Make sure when lifting not to damage cover parts by the screwdriver in the
shift lever environment.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing front windscreen wipers
195
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
196WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing front windscreen wipers
Fig. 199
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 195 first.
When in the rest position, the wiper arms cannot be fold down from the wind-
screen. Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wip-
er arms into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Press the control lever in position
4
within 10 seconds » page 72.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of
1
» Fig. 199 .
›
Press the securing clip
A
in the direction of arrow
2
to unlock the wiper
blade.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen. 
195Emergency equipment and self-help

The windscreen wiper arms move back into the rest position - after switching
on the ignition and changing the position of the window wiper lever or when
driving at a speed of more than 6°km/h.
CAUTION
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 200
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 195 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of
1
» Fig. 200 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
197
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
197
Fuses in the engine compartment
198
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
198
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 197 , Fuses in the dash panel or » page 198 , Fuses in the engine com-
partment .
Colour coding of fuses
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 165. 196Do-it-yourself

CAUTION■“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amper-
age – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical
system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical
system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses and bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 201
Distribution board cover.
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Insert a screwdriver into the opening in the cover in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 201 .
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box and remove.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash
panel.
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Re-insert the cover of the fuse box .
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 202
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
No.Consumer1Heating of the gearbox vent (diesel engine)
Automatic gearbox DSG2Towing hitch - left light3Towing hitch - right light4Instrument cluster control lever under the steering wheel, camera5Air blower for heating, radiator fan, air conditioning system, Clima-
tronic6Rear window wiper7Phone8Towing hitch - contact in the socket9Interior lighting, rear fog light10Rain sensor, light switch, diagnostic socket11Left side cornering lights12Right side cornering lights13Radio, DVD14Central control unit, engine control unit15Light switch16Haldex17KESSY, steering lock18Diagnostic socket, engine control unit, brake sensor, Haldex 197Fuses and light bulbs

No.Consumer19ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, parking aid, switch for
OFF ROAD mode, START STOP button20Switch, airbag21WIV, tail lamp, dimming mirror, pressure sensor, telephone prepara-
tion, air mass sensor, headlight range control and headlight tilt22Instrument cluster, electromechanical power steering, databus23Central locking system and bonnet lid24Rear power window25Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Panorama window - sliding / tilting roof, electric sunblind28Fuel pump, injectors, AdBlue ®
heating29Front power window30front and rear lighter31Headlight cleaning system32Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating33Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic, remote control for auxiliary
heating34Alarm, spare horn35Automatic gearbox DSG36Tow hitch
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 203
Distribution board cover.
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
With some equipment, the battery cover must be opened before removing the
cover for the fuse box » page 173.
Replacing fuses
›
Turn the securing bracket
A
» Fig. 203 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 compartment
Fig. 204
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Automatic gearbox3Battery data module4ABS 198Do-it-yourself