2016 SKODA YETI ESP

▶Parts fitted on or in the vehicle, whose use has not been approved by ŠKODA
AUTO, or modification of the vehicle in a manner not approved by ŠKODA
AUTO (e.g. tuning).
▶ Damage caused by you that was not immediately seen to by a specialist ga-
rage or was not rectified properly.
It is the customer's responsibility to prove that s/he is not the cause of the
damage.
This ŠKODA warranty does not affect the purchaser's statutory rights from ma-
terials defect liability from the vehicle vendor and other potential claims from
product liability laws.
Mobility warranty
The mobility warranty provides a sense of security when travelling in your ve-
hicle.
If your vehicle ever breaks down on the road due to an unexpected failure,
services to keep you moving can be provided for you under the mobility guar-
antee, which include the following services: Breakdown at the roadside and
towing to ŠKODA service partners, technical assistance on the phone or on-
site commissioning.
If your vehicle is not repaired on the same day, the ŠKODA Service Partner may
provide further services as required, such as replacement transportation (bus,
train etc.) or a courtesy vehicle etc.
More information regarding terms and conditions for the provision of a mobility
warranty for your vehicle can be obtained from your ŠKODA Partner. They will
also provide you with detailed terms and conditions for the mobility warranty
with respect to your vehicle. In the event that there is no mobility warranty
coverage in place for your vehicle, you should check with any ŠKODA Service
Partner about the possibility of a supplementary agreement.
Optional ŠKODA Extended warranty
If you opted for a ŠKODA extended warranty when purchasing your new car,
the two-year ŠKODA warranty with regards to all free warranty repairs is ex-
tended by the period you chose or until the chosen mileage limit has been
reached, whichever occurs first.
The paint warranty and the warranty against corrosion described above are
unaffected by the ŠKODA extended warranty.
The ŠKODA extended warranty does not apply to external and internal foils.
The information on the detailed conditions of the ŠKODA extended warranty is
provided by your ŠKODA partner.NoteThe ŠKODA extended warranty is only available in some countries.5materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for new cars

On-board literature
You will always find this Owner's Manual in the on-board literature. Depending
on equipment fitted, the on-board literature can also contain the Infotainment
Owner's Manual or The radio Owner's Manual .
Owner´s Manual
These Owner´s Manual apply to all body variants of the vehicle and all related
model versions as well as all equipment levels .
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identi-
fying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equipment com-
ponents described in this Owner's Manual.
The range of equipment installed in your vehicle depends on the purchase
contract for the vehicle. For any questions regarding the scope of equipment,
please contact a ŠKODA Partner.
The Pictures in this Owner's Manual are for illustrative purposes only. The il-
lustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended
to provide general information.
ŠKODA AUTO pursues a policy of ongoing product and model development
with all vehicles. Changes in terms of supply scope are possible at any time
with regard to design, equipment and technology. The information listed in
this Owner's Manual corresponds to the information available at the time of
going to press.
Therefore legal claims cannot be made based on the technical data, illustra-
tions and information contained in this Owner's Manual.
We recommend that web pages that are referred to in this Owner's Manual are
displayed using the classic view. Not all necessary information may be dis-
played correctly if the mobile view is chosen.
Infotainment Owner´s Manual
The Infotainment Owner's Manual contains a description of the Infotainment
service and possibly also some functions and vehicle systems.
The radio Owner's Manual
The radio Owner's Manual describes the operation of the radio, and in some
cases various functions and vehicle systems.Online user manualsFig. 1
On-board literature online on the
ŠKODA web pages
To display user manuals online proceed as follows.
1.Read the QR-Code » Fig. 1 using the corresponding application in your ex-
ternal device (e.g. phone, tablet) or enter the following address in your
web browser. http://go.skoda.eu/owners-manuals The web page with a model overview of the ŠKODAbrand is opened.2.Select the desired model - a menu for the user manuals is displayed.3.Select the construction period as well as the language.4.Select one of the following manual types. File in pdfformat On-line version of the manual Variant for the mobile device - My ŠKODA App application6On-board literature

WARNINGInformation about for side and head airbags■No objects (e.g. sun visors turned towards the windows) should be loca-
ted in the deployment area of the side and head airbags. No accessories
(e.g. cup holders etc.) should be fitted to the doors - There is a risk of an
injury!■
Hang only light clothing on the hooks in the vehicle, do not leave any
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets. Do not use hangers to hang up the
clothes.
■
The airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Additional infor-
mation » page 132 .
■
No excessive force, e.g. through blows, kicks etc. should be applied to the
seat backrests - there is a risk of damage to the side airbags. The side air-
bags would not be deployed in such a case!
■
Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passen-
ger seats must only be of a type expressly authorised by ŠKODA AUTO. In
view of the fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use
of non-approved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the
protective function of the side airbag.
■
Any damage to the original seat covers or stitching at the installation
points for the side airbags should be immediately repaired by a specialist
company.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■Any work on the airbag system, including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel), must only be carried out by a specialist garage. Additional informa-
tion » page 132 .■
No changes of any sort should be made to parts of the airbag system, the
front bumper or the bodywork.
■
Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
sult in the airbag being deployed.
Airbag deactivation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
20
Deactivating airbags
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 10 on page 20 -
 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
An indicator light indicates that the airbag has been  deactivated
» page 36.
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below. ▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing towards the rear » page 21.
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
WARNINGIf an airbag is deactivated at the time of the vehicle being sold, the pur-
chaser must be informed!19Airbag system

Deactivating the front passenger airbagFig. 10
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front passenger airbag
Switch positions » Fig. 10 -

The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched
on, the indicator light 
» Fig. 10 illuminates -

The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds 

Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Check that the indicator light

 lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Check that the indicator light

 lights up after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■
The key cannot be inserted into the key switch while driving. Shocks can
cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag! The airbag can be
triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in injury or death!■
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.
■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the 



warning lights flash, the front passenger airbag will not
be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked
by a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!20Safety

Transporting children safely
Child seat
Introduction
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, children should only be transported
in child seats!
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
22
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
22
Child safety and the side airbag
23
Classification of child seats
23
Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
23
Please refer to the instructions in this Owner's Manual and the child seat man-
ufacturer's instructions with regard to the installation and use of the child
seat.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport children on the
rear seats. Only transport a child on the passenger seat in exceptional circum-
stances.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test
mark that cannot be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number
below.
WARNING■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■When leaving the vehicle, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
In an emergency, they might not be able to get out of the vehicle on their
own or to help themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low tempera-
tures!■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-
wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants.
WARNING (Continued)■ Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the
vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported
on the front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries
if the airbag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer
of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in mi-
nor accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly.
One should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fit-
tings.
■
When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front
seat must be adjusted so that there is no contact between the front seat
and the child seat or the child being transported in a child seat.
■
When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the
head restraints so that they are as high as possible.
■
If the headrests still prevent the child seat from being installed, even in
the highest position, you will need to remove them » page 73. After re-
moving the child seat, refit the head restraints.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles.
They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.21Transporting children safely

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 61. 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 40 .■
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
32
 Braking system
32
 Front seat belt indicator light
32
 Alternator
32
 Door open
32
 Coolant
32
 Boot lid
32
 
Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
33
 
Engine oil
33
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
34
 Traction control (TCS) deactivated
34
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
34
 Rear fog light
34
 Lamp failure
34
 Xenon headlights (AFS)
34
 Emission control system
35
 Preheating unit (diesel)
35
 Control of the engine electronics (petrol engine)
35
 Diesel particle filter (diesel)
35
 Fuel reserve
36 Airbag system36 Tyre pressure36

Windscreen washer fluid level
37
  Turn signal system
37

Fog lights
37
 Cruise control system
37

Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
37
 OFF ROADmode
37
 Main beam
37
 Display of a low temperature
37
The warning lights in the instrument cluster 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.
The warning lights are located at the following positions in the instrument
cluster » Fig. 17 on page 28 .
▶ Engine revolutions counter
1
▶Speedometer
2
▶Display
5WARNING■ 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 61. 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 142, Engine compartment .
31Instruments and Indicator Lights

 - Recommends that you change down to a lower gear
▶ On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the recommended gear and an ar-
row symbol is displayed (e.g. 

means that it is advantageous to
change up from a lower gear to 4. gear).
▶ On vehicles with an automatic gearbox in manual shifting mode (Tip-
tronic), gear currently engaged and an arrow symbol is displayed, (e.g. 

means that it is advantageous to change up from 4 to a higher gear).WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations (e.g. when overtaking).
Operation of the information system
Operation via the operating lever
Fig. 24
Buttons on the control lever
Operating the multifunction display
Press (up or down) - select data / Setting values
Press - show / confirm entry
Operating the MAXI DOT display Press (up or down) - move to the selected menu
Hold (up or down) - display main menu
Press - confirm selected menu item
ABABOperation via the multifunction steering wheelFig. 25
Buttons/dials on the multifunction steering wheel
Buttons/dials on the multifunction steering wheel Press - Change frequency range (e.g. FM/AM/DAB) / Switch audio source
(e.g. SD card/USB input)
Turn - sets the volume
Press - sound on / off
Skip to next track/station
Switch to previous track/station
Switch on/off voice control
Press - display the phone menu; accept/end the call; select contact
Hold - repeat last call; reject call
Operating the multifunction display Turn - select data / set values
Press - show / confirm entry
Operating the MAXI DOT display Hold - display main menu
Press - return to a previous level in the menu
Turn - move in the selected menu
Press - confirm selected menu item
Note
Depending on equipment not all functions may be available. The system indi-
cates this through a text message on the display.ABB40Using the system

Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol » Fig. 27 as well as
a message about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in
the display for approx. 10 seconds after switching on the ignition.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
As soon as the service date is reached, the flashing 
icon and the message
appears in the display for about 20 seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
Messages regarding kilometres and days until the next service date can be dis-
played at any time with the ignition switched on by pressing the button againA
» Fig. 22 on page 39 .
The following is shown in the displayed » Fig. 27 (First information on the Oil
Change Service , By pressing the key again
A
» Fig. 22 on page 39 Information
on Inspection ).
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
SmartGate
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 28
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
SmartGate is a system that transmits certain driving data (such as fuel con-
sumption, speed or similar) via Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.
The ŠKODA applications installed in a supported external device (e.g. phone,
tablet) give the option to further transmit the received data.
Some ŠKODA applications can be displayed in the Infotainment display by
means of a SmartLinkconnection » Owner's Manual Infotainment .
Read in the QR code » Fig. 28 using the respective application on your external
device or enter the following address in the web browser to open the website
with an overview of the available applications, compatible devices and other
information about SmartGate.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartgate
CAUTION
■ To increase the access security to the transmitted vehicle data, once the
ŠKODA application has been started, you are requested to change the pass-
word/PIN code if the default password/PIN code has not yet been changed
» page 47 , Password/PIN code . It is not possible to start the ŠKODA applica-
tion without changing it.■
ŠKODA accepts no responsibility for any problems caused by incompatibility
or improper functioning of the external devices.
45Information system