2016 SKODA YETI ESP

CAUTION■Never manually fold in/out the electrically folding exterior mirrors - there is a
risk of damage to the mirror!■
When the mirror is swung by external influences (due to impact during ma-
noeuvring, for example), then first fold-in the mirror by turning the knob and
wait for a loud clapping noise.
Seats and head restraints
Front seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual adjustment
68
Electrical adjustment
69
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
69
Memory function of the remote control key
70
Folding front passenger seat
70
Armrest setting
71WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – otherwise
there is a risk of accident!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
Manual adjustment
Fig. 55
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pulled,
pressed or turned in the direction of the arrows » Fig. 55.
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever, locking must be audible)
Adjusting the seat height 
AB68Using the system

Adjusting the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when ad-
justing)
Setting the extent of the curvature of the lumbar support
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.
Electrical adjustment
Fig. 56
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pressed in the direction of area of the arrow » Fig. 56.
seat adjustment
▶ 1 - Move in the longitudinal direction
▶ 2 - Change in inclination
▶ 3 - Change in height
Adjusting the seat backrest
▶ 4 - Change in inclination
Adjusting lumbar support
▶ 5 - Change curvature
▶ 6 - The degree of curvature change
WARNINGThe electric front seat adjustment is functional even with the ignition off.
Therefore, when leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not com-
pletely independent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a
risk of injury!CDABCNoteIf the inclination angle of the seat backrest relative to the seat surface is
greater than 102 °, then it is not possible for safety reasons to save this setting
in the memory of the electrically adjustable seats or the remote control key.
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
Fig. 57
SET button and memory buttons
Read and observe on page 68 first.
Among the memory buttons
B
on the driver's seat, a setting for the driver´s
seat and exterior mirror position can be saved » Fig. 57.
Storing driver's seat and exterior mirror settings for the forwards drive
›
Switch on the ignition, adjust the seat and the exterior mirrors.
›
Hold down the 

A
» Fig. 57 button and within 10 seconds press the de-
sired memory button
B
at the same time. Storing is confirmed by an acous-
tic signal.
Storing front passenger´s exterior mirror settings for reversing
Above the MAXI DOT display in the
Mirror down
menu item, the lowering func-
tion for the mirror on the passenger side must be enabled for reversing
» page 43 , Menu item
Settings
.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 57 .
›
Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control to the position for the
front passenger mirror area » page 67.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored. 
69Seats and head restraints

Retrieving the saved setting
The retrieval is possible when turned the ignition is switched on and the vehi-
cle speed is less than 5 km/h or when the ignition key is inserted in the igni-
tion lock.›
Hold the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 57 .
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the 
button on the remote control
key.
Note
Every time you save new seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forwards,
you must also save the front passenger mirror setting for reversing again.
Memory function of the remote control key
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Every time the vehicle is locked, the driver´s seat and exterior mirror settingsare saved and assigned to the key with which the vehicle was locked.
After the following unlocking of the vehicle with the same key, the driver´s
seat and exterior mirrors that are saved to this key will be adopted.
Activating the function
›
Unlock the vehicle with the corresponding remote control key and open the
driver door.
›
Press and hold any memory button
B
» Fig. 57 on page 69 .
›
After the seat has assumed the position stored under this button, at the
same time press the button  on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
Activation is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Storing front passenger´s exterior mirror settings for reversing
Above the MAXI DOT display in the
Mirror down
menu item, the lowering func-
tion for the mirror on the passenger side must be enabled for reversing
» page 43 , Menu item
Settings
.
›
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key and switch on the ignition.
›
Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror control to the position for the
front passenger mirror area » page 67.
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position.
›
Disengage reverse gear. The adjusted position of the exterior mirror is stored
in the remote control key memory.
Deactivating the function›Unlock the vehicle with the remote control key.›
Press and hold down the 
A

» Fig. 57 on page 69 button. At the same time,
press the 
button on the remote control key within 10 seconds. Deactivation
is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat or the 
button on the remote control
key.
Folding front passenger seat
Fig. 58
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The front passenger seat can, depending on specification, be folded forward into a horizontal position.
›
To fold the seat down, pull the lever in the direction of arrow
1
and fold
down the seat back in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 58 . The locking mecha-
nism must audibly snap into place.
›
To fold back , pull the lever in the direction of arrow
1
pull and fold back the
seat back in the direction of arrow
2
. The locking mechanism must audibly
snap into place.
›
Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
WARNING■ If the seat backrest is folded down, only the seat behind the driver´s seat
can be used to transport passengers.■
The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat which was folded forwards » page 20, Deactivating the
front passenger airbag . 
70Using the system

Storage compartment under the front arm restFig. 85
Open storage compartment / open air supply
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
Storage compartment
›
To open , lift the armrest in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 85 .
›
To close , lift the armrest in the direction of arrow
A
until the stop and then
fold down against the direction of the arrow
A
.
Air supply
›
To open , pull the handle in the direction of arrow
B
» Fig. 85 .
›
To close , turn the dial away from arrow
B
until the stop.
When the air inlet is opened, the air flows into the storage compartment with
a temperature corresponding to the control dial settings on the A/C unit, de-
pending on the outer climate conditions.
The air inlet in the storage compartment is connected to position  through
adjustment of the control dial for air distribution. This setting causes the maxi-
mum amount of air to flow into the storage compartment (depending on the
rotary regulator position for the fan).
storage net in the front centre consoleFig. 86
Storage net
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The storage nets » Fig. 86 are intended for the storage of e.g. maps, maga-
zines, etc.
The maximum permissible load of the net is 0.5 kg.
Glasses compartment
Fig. 87
Opening the glasses storage box
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
›
To open , press the
--
button. The compartment folds in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 87 .
›
To close , swivel the compartment against the direction of the arrow until it
audibly clicks into place.
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box – there is
risk of damage at high temperatures.■
The compartment must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle –
There is a risk of impairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system.
81Useful features

Transport of cargo
Luggage Storage and Transport
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
87
Fixing nets
87
Multifunction pocket
87
Fastening bar with sliding hook
88
Flexible storage compartment
88
Floor covering on both sides
88
Luggage compartment cover
89
Net partition
89
Storage compartments
90
Removable storage box
90
Removable lamp
90
Class N1 vehicles
91
When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to the
shift in the centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted
accordingly.
When transporting cargo, the following instructions must be adhered to ▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or fixing nets so that they cannot
slip.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Tyre pressure should be adjusted for the load.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. If heavy objects have not been suitably secured, there is a
risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – There is a risk of an accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident - There is a risk of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding one of the rear seats forward, care should be taken to en-
sure the safety of passengers transported on the other rear seat.
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks, etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and do not put point-
shaped objects - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
86Using the system

WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 115
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding button » Fig. 115.
Set the temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature / 
Increase the temperature
Setting the fan speed (level 0: Fan off, level 4: high-speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 96
Switching the cooling system on/off
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 63
ABCSwitch the aux. heating and ventilation on/off » page 98
Switch recirculation on/off » page 96
When the function is switched on, the indicator light in the button lights up.
Information on cooling system
After pressing the button 
the indicator light on the button lights up, even if
not all the conditions for the cooling system have been met. The cooling sys-
tem starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been met
» page 93 .
Note
To ensure adequate thermal comfort, during operation of the manual air condi-
tioning there could be an increase in the engine idle speed in some circum-
stances.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 116
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing
the corresponding button » Fig. 116.
Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides)
▶  Reduce the temperature /
 Increase the temperature
Interior temperature sensor
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Switching the windscreen heater on/off
» page 63
▶  Switch the aux. heating and ventilation on/off
» page 98
Adjust the temperature for the right side ▶  Reduce the temperature /
 Increase the temperature 

ABCD94Using the system

Adjust the blower speed
▶  Increase speed
▶  Decrease speed
Switching the airflow to the windscreen on and off
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell Switch the automatic recirculation on/off » page 96
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 63
Switching automatic mode on » page 95
Switch the Climatronic system off
Switching the cooling system on/off Switch the temperature setting in Dual mode on/off
When the function is switched on, the indicator light in the button lights up.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains
active whereby the minimum temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Setting temperature
The interior temperature for the left and right side can be set separately or to-
gether.
The temperature for both sides, is set by turning the knob A
» Fig. 116 (the
indicator light in the button  is not illuminated).
The temperature for the right side is adjusted by turning the knob
D
(the in-
dicator light in the button  is lit).
The temperature for the left side is adjusted by turning the knob
A
(the indi-
cator light in the button  is lit).
At a temperature setting below 18 ° C at the start of the numerical scale, the
symbol  will illuminate, Climatronic is using
Maximum cooling performance.
At a temperature setting above 26 ° C at the end of the numerical scale, the
symbol  will illuminate, Climatronic is using
maximum heat output.
There is no automatic temperature control in the two end positions. In the
range between 18 °C to 26 °C, an automatic temperature control takes place.

Controlling blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with
the interior temperature. However, the blower stages can be manually adap-
ted to suit your particular needs.
If the blower speed is reduced to a minimum, Climatronic is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the button 
when the respective
number of indicator lights come on.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor H » Fig. 116 - the function of the
Climatronic could be impaired.
Note
■ If the windscreen mists up, press the button . Press the button  once
the windscreen has demisted.■
In order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en-
gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances.
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and
to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button 
lights up, the Cli-
matronic operates in “HIGH”-mode.
Upon pressing the 
button again, the Climatronic switches to “LOW”-mode
and the indicator light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses on-
ly in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise
level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air
conditioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing the button 
again, it is changed to “HIGH”-mode.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature
regulation is continued.
Note
Climatronic is set to the “HIGH” mode at the factory.95Heating and ventilation

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
100
Switch on/off ignition
101
Starting / stopping the engine
101
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
102
Depending on equipment fitted, it is possible to switch the ignition on/off and
start/stop the engine with the key in the ignition or using the starter button .
WARNING■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – There is a
risk of accident!■
While driving with the engine stopped the ignition must always be
switched on. Otherwise, the steering may lock - There is a risk of an acci-
dent!
■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 105, Parking . Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft etc!
■
Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is a risk of
poisoning and death!
CAUTION
■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a risk of starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – There is a risk of damaging the engine and
the catalytic converter! The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
jump-start aid.
■
On vehicles with the starter button, pay attention to where the key is loca-
ted. The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally
left on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!
NoteDo not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
Read and observe
and on page 100 first.
The electronic immobilizer (hereafter referred to as immobilizer) makes the
theft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
Immobilizer
The immobilizer allows the engine to start provided an original vehicle key only
is used.
Malfunction of the immobilizer
If a component in the immobiliser key fails, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A corresponding message appears in the display of the instrument clus-
ter to explain the immobiliser is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock - lock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until the steering lock engages.
›
On vehicles with a starter button, switch off the ignition and open the driv-
er's door. If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off after-
wards, the steering is only locked automatically after the vehicle has been
locked.
Steering lock - unlock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, insert the key into the ignition and turn on the
ignition. If this is not possible, then move the steering wheel slightly back
and forth, as a result of which the steering lock should unlock.
›
On vehicles with starter button, get into the car and close the driver's door.
Under certain circumstances, the steering lock can be unlocked only when
the ignition is switched on or the engine is started.
WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!100Driving