2016 SKODA YETI tow

CAUTIONBefore 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, whose service life is 5 years.
Alarm trigger
Read and observe
on page 52 first.
The alarm is triggered when one of the following unauthorised actions is acti-
vated on the vehicle with an activated warning system. ▶ 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.
An alarm is triggered also when the driver's door is unlocked and opened by
the lock cylinder.
The alarm is switched off by pressing the 
button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 35
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 52 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.
Both systems should be deactivated if there is a possibility that the alarm will
be triggered by movements (e.g. by people or animals) within the vehicle inte-
rior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.
Deactivation
›
Switch off the ignition and open the driver's door.
›
Press the  button on the centre column on the driver side
» Fig. 35, the

symbol illuminates in the button.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Disabling the two systems, switches off SafeLock.
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 the boot lid
53
Delayed locking of the boot lid
53WARNING■ Never drive with the boot lid open or ajar, as otherwise exhaust gases
may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – There is a risk of an accident!
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment
lid, it could crack – There is a risk of injury!
52Using the system

Note■If, with a low beam, the ignition is turned off, then the dipped beam will au-
tomatically switch off 1)
and the parking lights illuminate. The parking lights are
switched off when the ignition key is removed (for vehicles with the KESSY
system, after 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 58 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
Daytime driving light
can be deactivated / activated
» page 43 , Menu item
Settings
.
Disable function for vehicles with segment display
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until you hear
a signal (about 3 s).
Enable function for vehicles with segment display
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until you hear
a signal (about 3 s).
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.Turn signal and main beamFig. 43
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 58 first.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 43
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on main beam (spring-tensioned position) 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.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal switches off automatically, depending on the steering angle
after completing the turn.
Comfort signalling
When the operating lever is pressed lightly up or down, the indicator in ques-
tion flashes three times.
Comfort signalling can be activated / deactivated via the Maxi DOT display in
the
Comfort Signalling
» page 43 , Menu item
Settings
menu item.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled. 1)
Does not apply to the position , as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 61 .
59Lights and visibility

Automatic driving light controlFig. 44
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 58 first.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 44 then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met:
The light switch is in the position .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system function
can be disrupted.
Xenon headlight
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
The Xenon headlights (hereinafter referred to as just system) use the drivingdata to automatically ensure the for the best possible light cone in front of the
vehicle.
The system automatically operates in the following modes: urban, extra urban,
motorway, rain, adjusting the lighting direction of the headlights on the road
illumination on bends.
The system works as long as the light switch is in position 
.
WARNINGIf there is a system malfunction the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Seek help from
a specialist garage.
Fog lights/rear fog light
Fig. 45
Light switch: Switch on fog
lights / rear fog light
Read and observe on page 58 first.
Switching on the fog lights / rear fog lights is possible if the following condi-
tions apply.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 45 .
›
To switch on the fog lights , pull the light switch in position
1
; the warning
light 
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
›
To switch on the rear fog light , pull the light switch to position
2
, the indi-
cator light 
will light up in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by
pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.
The fog lights/rear fog light are switched off in the reverse order.
Note
While driving with an accessory connected to the trailer socket (e.g. trailer,
bike carrier) only the equipment is illuminated by the fog light. The towing de-
vice must be installed at the factory or from the ŠKODA original accessories.60Using the system

Front sun visorsFig. 50
Fold down the cover / fold up cover / fold down secondary visor /
make-up mirror and tape
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 50
Swivel cover towards the windscreen
Swivel cover towards the door
Swivel the assist cover towards the windscreen
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
Tape for storage of small light objects
123ABWindscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
65
Rear windscreen wipers and washers
65
Headlight cleaning system
66
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet and boot are closed 1)
.
WARNINGDo not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them
off the windscreen » page 166.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■
Carefully separate frozen windscreen wiper blades from the windscreen and
free from snow and ice.
■
Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen by the windscreen wiper arms.
■
Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arm is raised from the wind-
screen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet by the wiper arms.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wipers will try to push away
the obstacle five times. The wipers then stop to prevent themselves from be-
ing damaged. Only switch the wipers on again after the obstacle has been re-
moved. 
1)
On vehicles which do not have a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and wash system
operates also when the bonnet is opened.
64Using the system

MirrorsFig. 54
Exterior mirror operation
Read and observe on page 66 first.
The exterior mirrors can (depending on vehicle equipment) have a manual orelectric fold-in function, automatic dimming and memory function.
The rotary knob can be moved into the following positions (depending on ve- hicle equipment)
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror
Switch off mirror control
Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heater (only operates when the engine is running)
Folding in the mirrors electrically (to fold back, move the rotary knob to an-
other position) »
Setting the mirror area
›
Move the rotary knob in the direction of arrows » Fig. 54.
If the mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted manually by
pressing on the edge of the mirror area.
Setting the mirror surfaces synchronously
This function allows the simultaneous adjustment of the two mirror areas. This
mode can be enabled or disabled via the Maxi DOT display in the
Adjust mir-rors
» page 43 , Menu item
Settings
menu item.
›
Turn the knob for the mirror control to the position for the driver mirror ad-
justment.
›
Adjust the mirror areas to the desired position.
Manual folding mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window. To put it back
into its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it
audibly clicks into place.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors using the remote control key›
Close all windows and hold the button 
on the remote control key.
The exterior mirror is folded back into the driving position when the ignition is
switched on.
Mirror with automatic dimming
The exterior mirror dimming is controlled together with the automatic rear-
view mirror dimming » page 66.
Memory function for mirror (vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's
seat)
It is possible to save the current setting of the exterior mirror when saving the
driver's seat position with » page 69, Memory Function of the electrically ad-
justable seat or » page 70 , Memory function of the remote control key .
Tilting the mirror area of the front passenger mirror (vehicles with
electrically adjustable driver's seat)
The front passenger mirror area can be tilted to the stored position to improve the view to the curb when reversing.
Operating conditions. The function is activated via the MAXI DOT display in the menu item
Mirrordown
» page 43 , Menu item
Settings
.
The setting of the mirror area has been previously stored » page 69,
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat or. » page 70 , Memo-
ry function of the remote control key .
The reverse gear is engaged.
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror
adjustment.
The mirror area returns to its initial position after the rotary knob is set to an-
other position or if the speed is greater than 15 km/h.
WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning. 67Lights and visibility

Folding the seat backrest forwards and folding the seat fullyforwardsFig. 62
Safety position of seat belt / folding the seat completely forward
Fig. 63
Lock forward folded seats
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Insert the belt buckle
A
of the seat belt into the opening in the side pan-
el » Fig. 62 .
›
Remove the head restraint from the rear middle seat.
›
Push the outer rear seats towards the rear as far as they will go » Fig. 60 on
page 71 .
›
Fold the outer rear seat backrests and the center seat to the stop on the
seat surface » Fig. 61 on page 71 .
›
Then pull the lever
A
» Fig. 61 on page 71 again and push the seat back
down until it clicks into place in a lower position.
Folding seats fully forwards and locking them
›
If the outer rear seat is fully folded forward, push it towards the rear as far as
it can go.
›
Pull the lever
B
» Fig. 62 in the direction of the arrow
1
and push the seat
completely forward in the direction of arrow
2
.
› Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt B to a guide rod
of the head restraint in the front seat » Fig. 63.WARNING■
The seat backs in occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.■When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – There is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
When moving the seat backrest, the seat belts should not be trapped - there is
a risk of damage to the seat belts.
CAUTION
■ Before folding the rear middle seat forward, make sure that the storage com-
partment, the ashtray and the cup holder in the rear part of the centre console
are closed - risk of damage.■
Only keep the seats in the folded forward position for as long as necessary to
transport cargo - there is a risk of damaging the front seat backrests. The
seats must be folded back once the cargo has been transported.
■
If the outer seat is not in the rear end position when folding forward, damage
can occur to the locking bolts when unlocking the seat.
Unlock and removing the seat
Fig. 64
Unlocking the folded forward
seat and carrying handles on the
seat surface
›
Unlock the folded seat by pressing seat locks » Fig. 62 on page 72
A
in the
direction of arrow » Fig. 64.
›
Remove the seat on the carrying handle
B
or
C
. 
72Using the system

NoteThe outer seats are not mutually interchangeable. In the rear area the left seat
is marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.
Adjusting seats in crosswise direction
Fig. 65
Locking seats
›
Remove the middle seat » Fig. 64 on page 72 .
›
Fold the outer seat forwards and unlock » Fig. 64 on page 72 .
›
Move outer seat on the guide towards the middle of the vehicle up to the
stop.
›
Lock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks
A
in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 65 .
Folding back into the starting position is accomplished in the reverse order.
Folding back seats
Fig. 66
Folding the seat backrest back
into position
›
If the seat has been removed, first position it on the guide and lock it in place
using seat locking
A
» Fig. 65 on page 73 . Pull the seat upwards to ensure
that the seat is locked correctly.
›
Fold the seat in the horizontal position until it audibly click in place. Check
that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
› Press the lever in direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 66 and fold back the seat back-
rest in the direction of arrow 2. Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
Headrests
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting the height
73
Removing/installing
74
Note
The middle rear head restraint is only adjustable in two positions.
Setting the height
Fig. 67
Setting the height of the headrest
›
Grasp the restraint and move upwards in the direction of
1
» Fig. 67 .
›
To move the headrest down, press the securing button
A
in the direction of
arrow
2
and hold it down while pressing the headrest in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
73Seats and head restraints

Useful features
Interior fittings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ticket holder
75
Storage compartment on the dash panel
76
stowage compartments in the doors
76
Storage compartment in the front centre console
76
USB and AUX input
77
Cup holders
77
Cigarette lighter
78
Ashtray
78
12-volt socket
79
Waste container
80
Multimedia holder
80
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
81
storage net in the front centre console
81
Glasses compartment
81
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
82
Storage compartment for umbrella
82
Clothes hook
82
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
83
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
83
Folding table on the front seat backrest
83
Folding table on the middle seat backrest
84
Removable through-loading bag
84WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
There is a risk of an accident!
WARNING (Continued)■ Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
For safety reasons, lockable storage compartments should be closed
while driving - there is a risk of injury from the opened lid or through the
loose objects in the compartment.
■
Make sure no objects protrude from the storage compartments - There is
a risk of injury!
■
Do not exceed the permissible loads for the storage compartments, pock-
ets and nets - There is a risk of injury and a risk of damage to the compart-
ments, pockets and nets!
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like should only be stored in the ashtray -
There is a risk of fire/burns!
■
The storage compartments, multimedia holder and waste container are
not a substitute for the ashtray and must not be used for such purposes –
There is a risk of fire!
CAUTION
Do not place any large or sharp objects in the storage compartments, pockets
and nets -There is a risk of damage to the compartments, pockets and nets.
Ticket holder
Fig. 70
Ticket holder
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The ticket holder » Fig. 70 is provided for the holding and displaying e.g. car
park tickets.
75Useful features