2015 SKODA YETI stop start

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
14
Airbag system
15
Description of the airbag system
15
Airbag overview
16
Deactivating airbags
19
Transporting children safely
21
Child seat
21
Fastening systems
23
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and Indicator Lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
32
Information system
39
Driver information system
39
Multifunction display (MFD)
41
MAXI DOT display
43Service interval display48SmartGate49
Unlocking and opening
52
Unlocking and locking
52
Anti-theft alarm system
56
Luggage compartment lid
57
Window operations
58
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
61
Lights and visibility
64
Lights
64
Interior lights
69
Visibility
70
Windscreen wipers and washers
71
Rear mirror
73
Seats and head restraints
75
Front seat
75
Front seat functions
78
Head restraints
79
Rear seats
80
Transporting and practical equipment
83
Useful equipment
83
Multimedia holder
95
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
96
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
102
Roof rack
103
Heating and ventilation
104
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
104
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
109Driving
Starting-off and Driving113
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
113
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
115
START-STOPsystem
117
Brakes and parking
119
Manual gear changing and pedals
121
Automatic transmission
122
Running-in and economical driving
124
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
125
Assist systems
127
General information
127
Braking and stabilisation systems
127
OFF ROAD-mode
129
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
131
Rear View Camera
133
Park Assist
135
Speed control system
138
Fatigue detection
139
Tyre pressure monitoring
140
Hitch and trailer
141
Hitch
141
Trailer
146
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
149
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
149
Washing vehicle
152
Cleaning vehicle exterior
153
Interior care
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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
55
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
74
Parking ticket holder
84
Air outlet vents
108
Operating lever:
▶ Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
65
▶ Speed regulating system
138
Steering wheel:
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
16
▶with push-buttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights
28
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wiper and wash system
71
▶Multifunction display
41
▶Information system
39
Air outlet vents
108
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
20
Switch for hazard warning lights
68
Storage compartment on the dash panel
84
Interior rear-view mirror
73
Depending on specification:
▶ Radio
▶ Infotainment
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
91
Front passenger airbag
16
Air outlet vents
108
Power window in the front passenger door
60
Door opening lever
55
Electric windows
591234567891011121314151617181920Fuse box (on side of dash panel)197
Light switch
64
Bonnet release lever
166
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment
70, 64
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Ignition lock
114
Pedals
121
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  START STOP
117
▶
 Traction control TCS
128
▶
 Electronic Stability Control ESC
127
▶
 Parking aid
131
▶
 OFF ROAD-mode
129
▶
 Tyre pressure control indicator
140
▶
 Park Assist
135
Handbrake lever
120
Central locking system
54
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
121
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
122
Storage compartment
85
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
105
▶Operating controls for the air conditioning system
105
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
106
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
20
Note
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 21. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.212223242526272829303132333427Cockpit


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 .

 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 .

 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. 
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›Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant, and
refill the coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light 
illumi-
nated again after ignition on, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling
fan.›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and the fan fuse are OK and the warning light 
illuminates
again after ignition on 
do not continue to drive!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cool-
ing system is pressurized - risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.■
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
matically even if the ignition is off - risk of injury!
 Boot lid
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates - the boot lid is open.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, this indicator is replaced by a vehicle icon
on the display » page 40 .
  Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Fault in the power steering
 illuminates – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
 illuminates – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)  flashes - for vehicles with the KESSY system, the steering lock is not re-
leased.
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
quired.
Steering lock defect (KESSY system)
An audible signal sounds as a warning. flashesSteering column lock faulty.
Park the vehicle,
stop driving
. After switching off the ignition, it is then no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
radio, navigation system), to switch on the ignition again and to start the en-
gine. Seek help from a specialist garage.
 flashesSteering column lock: Workshop!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 
Read and observe on page 33 first.
Low oil pressure
 flashesOil pressure: Engine off! Owner´s manual!
▶
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
If the warning light flashes ,

do not drive an further! even if the oil level is
correct! Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage. 
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Engine oil level too low Illumi-
nates
Check oil level!
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on
again after driving about 100 km.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor
 flashesOil sensor: workshop!
The warning light
 flashes several times after switching on the ignition and
there is audible signal.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
 Stop driving if for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil un-
der the current conditions. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
 Traction Control System (ASR)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 flashes - the TCS is now being activated.
 illuminates - there is a TCS fault.
Error: traction control (ASR)
Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminates after you switch the engine back
on, the ASR is fully functional again.
For more information about the TCS system » page 128, Traction control (TCS) .
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 flashes - the ESC is now being activated.
 illuminates - there is an ESC fault.
Error: stabilization control (ESC)
Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the ESC system may
be switched off for technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
The ESC is fully functional again if the  warning light does not light up after
you switch the engine back on.
For more information about the ESC system » page 127, Stability Control (ESC) .
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Traction control (TCS) is deactivated
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled. 
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Traction control (ASR) is deactivated.
 Antilock brake system (ABS)Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – there is an ABS fault.
Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
In the event of an ABS fault, the other braking and stabilization systems are
turned off » page 127, Braking and stabilisation systems .
WARNING■
If the warning light  lights up together with the warning light 
» page 33 ,  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!
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – the rear fog light is switched on.
 Lamp failure
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – one of the vehicle's exterior lights is defective. A message will
appear concerning the affected lamp.
 illuminates within a few seconds after switching on the ignition or when a
light with a faulty bulb is switched on.
Example of a message in the MAXI DOT display.
INFORMATION Check front right low beam! Xenon headlights (AFS)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 flashes for 1 minute while driving or after the ignition is switched on - there
is a fault in the xenon headlight.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
No cornering lighting (AFS) function. Owner´s manual!
Note
With the Xenon headlight “tourist light” (travel mode) activated, the warning
light  flashes after switching on the ignition for 10 seconds.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system al-
lows operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduction in en-
gine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
The warning light 
lights up after the ignition has been switched on. Once
the light has gone out, the engine can be started immediately.
 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system al-
lows operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduction in en-
gine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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Error: airbag
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 Illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
 
under the letters 


in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition » page 20.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
and then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag / belt tensioner deactivated.WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized company.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 illuminates – there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 176 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 182 or use the repair kit » page 186.
›
Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 141.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.

Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Other incidents
The following reasons can explain the warning light  being illuminated.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  can be delayed or does not light up at all.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
Top up wash fluid!›
Fill up the windscreen washer fluid.
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
 flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
 flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
38Using the system

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlock / lock using key and lock
53
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
53
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
53
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
54
Safe securing system
54
Individual settings
55
Opening/closing a door
55
Child safety lock
56
Malfunctions
56
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and boot lid at the same time. The functions of the central locking sys-
tem can be individually adjusted » page 55.
After unlocking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking. ▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ An double audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted
with the anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
▶ The interior light comes on.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched off.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
After locking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking.
▶ The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
▶ An audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted with the
anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
▶
The interior lamp goes out.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched on.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Protection against unintended vehicle unlocking
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched on.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
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