2015 SKODA YETI key

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

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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Electrical operation of the sunblindFig. 46
Operation of the sun blind
Read and observe on page 61 first.
The sliding sun blind (hereinafter referred to as sun blind) can be opened orclosed using the buttons.
Operation of the sun blind » Fig. 46
Opening
Closing
By briefly pressing the button, the sun blind is fully opened or closed. The
movement of the sun blind can be stopped by briefly pressing any key.
By pressing and holding the key, the sun blind is opened or closed in the de-
sired position. By releasing the key, the opening or closing process is stopped.
WARNINGWhen operating the sun blind, proceed with caution to avoid causing crush- ing injuries – risk of injury!
Malfunction of the sun blind
Read and observe
on page 61 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that thesun blind will not operate correctly. The sun blind must be activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Set the switch to the position 
» Fig. 46 on page 63 .
›
Press the button 
and hold down.
The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the button.63Unlocking and opening

WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the KESSY
system after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
.
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated.
Function for vehicles with MAXI DOT display disable / enable
The function menu item
Dayt. r. light
can be deactivated / activated » page 47,
Menu item
Settings
.
Disable function for vehicles with segment display
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Enable function for vehicles with segment display›Switch off the ignition.›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 48
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 48
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
Switch on main beam (spring setting) – the warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster 
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on. 
ABCD1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 67 .
65Lights and visibility

The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position 
.
Enabling / disabling and setting function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated / deactiva-
ted via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home
or
Leaving Home
» page 47 .
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar
objects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impair-
ing the function or its reliability.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 51
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The hazard warning lights make other road users aware of your vehicle.
The function switches on all indicators.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 51 .
When you turn it on the warning light 
flashes in the button and at the same
time the warning lights 

in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
The function switches on the side lights.
Switching on the side light  on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever to position
A
or
B
as far as the stop
» Fig. 48 on
page 65 .
The parking lights on the right or left side of the vehicle are turned on.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
With the ignition switched on turn the light switch to position .
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds.
After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm is
turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking light cannot be turned off automatic due to the low battery
charge level.■
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, then
there is no automatic switching off of the parking light.
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