2015 SKODA YETI alternator

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AdBlue (DEF) refill! Range: ...ADBLUE RANGE …
The range in the display indicates the distance that can be driven with the re-
maining AdBlue ®
left in the tank.
Refill AdBlue ®
» page 164 .
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 AdBlue (DEF) refill! No engine start in …ADBLUE NO START IN …
The range in the display indicates the distance to travel, after which no engine
restart is possible, as long as no AdBlue ®
is added.
Refill AdBlue ®
» page 164 .
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 AdBlue (DEF) refill! No engine start possible.ADBLUE NO RESTART
It is no longer possible to start the engine.
Refill AdBlue ®
» page 164 .
WARNINGIf 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 light system » page 68. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
Note
■ If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 41, Operation .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the warning lights are al-
ways indicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the warning
lights continue to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
33
 Brake system
33
 Seat belt warning light
33 Alternator33 Door open33

Coolant
33
 Boot lid
34
 
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
34

34

Traction Control System (ASR)
35
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
35
 Traction control (TCS) is deactivated
35
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
36
 Rear fog light
36
 Lamp failure
36
 Xenon headlights (AFS)
36
 Exhaust inspection system
36
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
36
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
37
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
37
 Fuel reserve
37
 Airbag system
37
 Tyre pressure
38
 Windscreen washer fluid level
38

 Turn signal system
38
 Fog lights
39
 Cruise control system
39
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
39
 OFF ROADmode
39
 Main beam
39
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. 
32Using the system

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 light system » page 68. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
■
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 165, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – the hand brake 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.
Release parking brake!
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – the brake fluid level in the braking system is too low.
Brake fluid: Owner's Manual!›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 171 .
WARNING■
If the warning light  lights up together with the warning light 
» page 36 ,  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 33 first.
 illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
The indicator light 
goes off after the respective seat belt is fastened.
At a speed of more than approximately 20 km/h the warning light 
flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
lights up permanently.
 Alternator
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If in addition to the symbol  the symbol  » page 33 lights up while driving,
 stop driving - risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assis-
tance from a specialist garage.
 Door open
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates - one or more doors are open.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, this indicator is replaced by a vehicle icon
on the display » page 40 .
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates or flashes – the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant
level is too low.
Check coolant! Owner´s manual!
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33Instruments and Indicator Lights

Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
161
Abroad Headlights
69
ABS Operation
127
Warning light36
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles152
Accessories149
Adaptive headlight see xenon headlight
66
AdBlue163, 164
refilling163
replenish164
adjusting auxiliary heating and ventilation
110
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
74
Head restraints79
Steering wheel9
Adjusting the seats8
adjustment Front seat
75
Adjustment Headlight beam
64
Seats76
AFS Display messages
36
Warning light36
AHL see xenon headlight
66
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
108
Airbag15
Deactivating19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag20
Deployment15
Front airbag16
Head airbag19
Knee airbag17
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 151
Side airbag
18
Warning light37
Airbag system15
Air conditioning104
Air distribution control107
Climatronic106
Manual air conditioning105
Air distribution control107
Air outlet vents108
Alarm Enable/disable
56
Switch off56
Trailer148
Triggering56
Alcantara cleaning
158
Alternator Warning light
33
Anodized parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
155
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)127
Anti-theft alarm system Enable/disable
56
Trailer148
Anti-theft wheel bolts184
Armrest Front
78
artificial leather158
Ashtray87
ASR warning light
35
Assistance systems OFF ROAD-mode
129
Assist systems127
ABS36
ASR35
ESC35
Auto Check Control31
Automatic driving lamp control66
Automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears
123
Selector lever-emergency unlocking195
Selector lever lock123
Starting-off and driving124
Tiptronic123
Using the selector lever122
Automatic gearbox modes122
Automatic load deactivation175
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
123
Automatic transmission122
Kickdown124
Selector lever lock123
AUX94
Auxiliary heating and ventilation Switching on and off directly
110
System settings110
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
109
Auxiliary heating (aux. heating and ventilation) Radio remote control
111
Avoiding damage to your vehicle125
B
Ball head Check fitting
144
Ready position142, 143
Ball rod installing
143
removing144
Bar with sliding hook98
213Index