2016 SKODA YETI Owner's Manual

CAUTIONIt is important to ensure that the jack is correctly positioned against the bar of
the lower beam - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Breakdown kit
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the breakdown kit
159
Preparing to use the breakdown kit
160
Sealing and inflating tyres
160
Information on driving with repaired tyres
160
The following information applies for the breakdown kit supplied ex-factory.
The breakdown kit can be used to seal punctures with a diameter of up to
about 4 mm.
Performing a repair with the breakdown kit not at all intended to replace a
permanent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist
garage.
Replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit as soon as possi-
ble, or consult a specialist garage about repair options.
Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. nails).
Do not use the breakdown kit in the following cases.
▶ The rim is damaged.
▶ The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
▶ Tyre punctures greater than 4 mm.
▶ Damage to the tyre wall.
▶ The use-by date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING■ If there is skin contact with the sealant wash the affected area immedi-
ately.■
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
Description of the breakdown kitFig. 177
Description of the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 159 first.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
12 volt cable connector
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
Screw for tyre pressure reduction
Air compressor (the layout of the controls may be different depending on
the type of air compressor delivered with the vehicle)
Tyre inflation hose
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
Replacement valve core
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
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Preparing to use the breakdown kitRead and observe
on page 159 first.
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
undertaking a wheel repair on a road.
›
Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , select 1. gear.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
›
Have all the occupants get out . While the repair is being carried out, the pas-
sengers should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a
crash barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Sealing and inflating tyres
Read and observe
on page 159 first.
Sealing
›
Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.
›
Insert the valve remover
2
» Fig. 177 on page 159 on the valve insert, so that
the valve insert fits into the slot of the valve remover.
›
Unscrew the valve insert and place it on a clean base (rag, paper etc.).
›
Forcefully shake bottle
10
» Fig. 177 on page 159 several times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
. The film on
the bottle cap is pierced.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and insert the bottle onto the
tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw in the valve insert with the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the tyre inflation hose
8
» Fig. 177 on page 159 firmly onto the tyre
valve.
› For vehicles with
manual transmission , set the lever in the neutral position.›On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.›
Check that the screw for the tire pressure reduction
6
is closed.
›
Start the engine.
›
Plug the connector
4
into 12 volt socket » page 79.
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Once tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar has been reached, turn off the air
compressor. Maximum run time of 6 minutes » .
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
8
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
8
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 177 on page 159 on the dashboard in the driver's
field of view.
At a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar, the journey can be continued at a
maximum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph.
WARNING■ If the tire does not inflate at least. 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The
sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre.  Stop driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor if it has been running for as much as 6 minutes –
There is a risk of damage to the compressor! Allow the air compressor to cool a
few minutes before switching it on again.
Information on driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 159 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10
minutes.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less
›
The tyre cannot be properly sealed with the breakdown kit. 
Stop driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage. 
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If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more›Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value » page 151.›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNINGA tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Jump-starting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
161WARNING■ The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 142.■
When handling the vehicle battery, the following warnings must be ob-
served » page 147 .
■
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the bat-
tery of another vehicle – There is a risk of explosion and injury!
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low
– There is a risk of explosion and caustic burns!
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicleFig. 178
Jump-starting: 
- Discharged battery, 
- power-supplying bat-
tery / ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 161 first.
If, because of a discharged battery, it is not possible to start the engine, the
battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. To do this, jump-
start cables are required which have a sufficiently large cross-section and in-
sulated terminal clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the
power-supplying battery must not be significantly lower than the capacity of
the discharged battery.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
For vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to the earth point
of the engine
A
» Fig. 178 .
›
For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to a solid
metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment. 
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WARNING■Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery -There is a risk of an explosion.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– risk of short circuit!
■
Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 179
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 179 -
 »
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
» page 163 , towing eyes at the rear » page 163 or to the towing device of
the trailer device » page 124 .
Conditions for towing. Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
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.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
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 tow-
ing distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
On vehicles with manual transmission , engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering.
›
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 179-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - There is a risk of an accident.■
Ensure tow rope is not twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – There is a risk of damaging the engine. The
battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 161, Jump-
starting .■
For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.162Do-it-yourself

Front towing eyeFig. 180
Remove cap / install towing eye
Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 180 .
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 180 until it clicks into place » .
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.
›
To remove it, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.Towing eye rearFig. 181
Remove cap / install towing eye
Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 181 .
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 181 until it clicks into place » .
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.
›
To remove it, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
Vehicles with a trailer device
For vehicles with factory-fitted towing device, at the back there is no mount
for a screw-in towing eye. Use the detachable ball rod for towing » page 124,
Hitch .
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.163Emergency equipment and self-help

Remote control and removable light - replacing thebattery/batteries
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Key with fold-out key bit
164
Remote control of the auxiliary heating
164
Removable light
164
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery/batteries must comply with the original specifica-
tion.■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batter-
ies.
Note
■ We recommend having the faulty battery/batteries replaced by a specialist
garage.■
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.
Key with fold-out key bit
Fig. 182
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 164 first.
›
Pop out the key bit.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 182 with your thumb or by using a
screwdriver in the area of arrow
1
.
› Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow 2 and install a new
battery.›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
Remote control of the auxiliary heating
Fig. 183
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
Read and observe on page 164 first.
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cov-
er » Fig. 183 .
›
Turn the cover away from the marked arrow direction up to the mark
A
to
open the cover.
›
Replace the battery and reinstall the battery cover.
›
Rotate the cover in the direction of the arrow marked up to the mark
B
to
close the cover.
Removable light
Fig. 184
Locking clip on the battery cover
Read and observe on page 164 first.
›
Take out the light in the direction of arrow » Fig. 184. 
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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.›
Replace the batteries.
›
Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it
clicks into place.
CAUTION
If an incorrect battery type is used or a non-rechargeable battery, there is a
risk of damaging the light and the vehicle's electrical system.
Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
165
Locking the door without locking cylinders
165
Unlock the boot lid
165
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
166
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 185
Handle on the driver's door: open
lock cover
The driver's door can be emergency unlocked / emergency locked using the key via the lock cylinder.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Insert the key into the recess on the lower side of the cover and fold up
» Fig. 185 in the direction of arrow.
›
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 hold.
›
Replace the cover.
CAUTIONMake sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without locking cylinders
Fig. 186
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
›
Open the corresponding back door remove the trim
A
» Fig. 186 .
›
Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (spring-loa-
ded position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
After closing, the door is locked.
Unlock the boot lid
Fig. 187
Unlocking the door
The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside the vehicle.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 187 as
far as the latch.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
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Selector lever-emergency unlockingFig. 188
Remove / release the selector lever
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Insert a slot screwdriver or similar tool into the gap in the arrow area
1
» Fig. 188 and lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Press on the yellow plastic part in the direction of arrow
3
, simultaneously
press the lock button in the selector lever handle and put the lever in posi-
tion 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 the windscreen wiper blades
166
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
167WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons.Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 189
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 190
Changing the windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 166 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the
windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Setting the service position
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Push the lever in the direction of arrow » Fig. 189 within 10 seconds and hold
for approximately 2 seconds.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of
1
» Fig. 190 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
. 
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