2016 SKODA YETI engine oil

Table of Contents
materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty
for new cars4
On-board literature
6
Notes
7
Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
8
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
10
General information
10
Correct and safe seated position
10
Seat belts
13
Using seat belts
13
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag deactivation
19
Transporting children safely
21
Child seat
21
Fastening systems
24
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and Indicator Lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
31
Information system
38
Driver information system
38
Operation of the information system
40Multifunction display (MFD)41MAXI DOT display42
Service interval display
44
SmartGate
45
Unlocking and opening
47
Unlocking and locking
47
Anti-theft alarm system
51
Luggage compartment lid
52
Window operation
53
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
56
Lights and visibility
58
Lights
58
Interior lighting
62
Visibility
63
Windscreen wipers and washers
64
Rear view mirror
66
Seats and head restraints
68
Front seats
68
Rear seats
71
Headrests
73
Front seat heating
74
Useful features
75
Interior fittings
75
Tablet holder
84
Transport of cargo
86
Luggage Storage and Transport
86
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
91
Transportation on the roof rack
93
Heating and ventilation
93
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
93
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation)
97Driving
Starting-off and Driving100
Starting and stopping the engine
100
START-STOPsystem
102
Brakes and parking
103
Manual gear changing and pedals
105
Automatic transmission
106
Running in and economical driving
108
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
109
Assist systems
110
General information
110
Braking and stabilisation systems
110
OFF ROAD Mode
112
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
114
Reversing camera
116
Park Assist
118
Cruise Control System
121
Fatigue detection
122
Tyre pressure monitoring
123
Towing device and trailer
124
Hitch
124
Using the towing device
128
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
131
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
131
Service intervals
133
Cleaning and care
135
Inspecting and replenishing
139
Fuel
139
AdBlue ®
And its refilling
141
Engine compartment
142
Engine oil
144
Coolant
1462Table of Contents

Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
Structure of the Owner's Manual
The Owner's Manual is hierarchically divided into the following areas.
■ Section (e.g. Operating instructions) - the title of the section is shown down
in the left-hand corner
■ Main chapter (e.g. Checking and refilling) - the title of the main chapter is
shown down in the right-hand corner ■ Chapter (e.g. Engine oil)
■  Introductory information
- Module overview within the chapter, in-
troductory information about the chapter content and, where appropri-
ate, information relevant to the whole chapter
■ Module (e.g. Checking and refilling)
Information search
When searching for information in the Owner´s Manual, we recommend using
the Index at the end of the Owner's Manual.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the for- ward direction of travel of the vehicle.
Units
The volume, weight, speed and length data are given in metric units, unless
otherwise indicated.
Display
In this Owner's Manual, the MAXI DOT display is used as the display in the in-
strument cluster unless otherwise stated.
Help in an emergency
In case of breakdown, the breakdown service contact information required can
be found in the following places.
▶ Contact details for the ŠKODA Partner (e.g. window sticker)
▶ Infotainment (Phone - breakdown service / information service menu)
▶ ŠKODA mobile application
▶ ŠKODA web pages8Structure of the Owner's Manual and further information

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
10
Driving safety
10
In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the
subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-
tions of this Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual should therefore always be
kept in the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Check the lights and turn signal lights are functioning correctly.
▶ Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-
screen washer fluid level.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure
that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children using a suitable child seat » page 21, Transporting children
safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-
rect seated position » page 10, Correct and safe seated position .
Driving safety
For safety in traffic, the following precautions must be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol, drugs or similar).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The correct seating position for the driver
11
Adjusting the steering wheel position
11
Correct seating position for the front passenger
12
Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats
12
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.
▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to one side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion. 
10Safety

Auto Check Control
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a system failure, the
relevant message is displayed in the MAXI DOTDisplay, in conjunction with in-
dicator lights, if necessary, indicator light illumination takes place in the instru-
ment cluster » page 31, Warning lights .
The menu item Vehicle status
is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT dis-
play whenever at least one fault message exists. After selecting this menu,
the first of the error messages is displayed.
Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3.
This indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is being dis-
played.
Warning lights in the MAXI DOT display
Engine oil pressure too low» page 33Check engine oil level
Engine oil sensor defective» page 145Engine-speed limitation» page 30Water in fuel filter (diesel engine).» page 30Automatic gearbox DSG overheated» page 30
AdBlue ®
level too low» page 30
 Engine-speed limitation
The information about the maximum permissible engine speed is displayed to-
gether with this indicator light.
▶ Do not exceed the indicated maximum engine speed!
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Water in the fuel filter (diesel engine)
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
The indicator light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illuminates
Water in fuel filter. Log book!FUEL FILTER SEE MANUAL
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Automatic gearbox DSG
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!
▶

Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the indicator light does not go out, 
stop driving! Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.
 /
 AdBlue ®
level too low
The indicator light  and
is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Further information on refilling of AdBlue ®
is shown in the display.

Refill AdBlue (DEF)! Range: ...ADBLUE RANGE …
The range in the display indicates the distance that can be driven with the re-
maining AdBlue ®
left in the tank.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 142 .

 Refill AdBlue (DEF)! 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.
▶ Add AdBlue ®
» page 142 .

 Refill AdBlue (DEF)! No engine start possible.ADBLUE NO RESTART
It is no longer possible to start the engine.
▶ Refill AdBlue ®
» page 142 . 
30Using the system

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

  Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
Fault in the power steering
 lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
 lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
▶ Switch off the ignition, start the engine again and travel a short distance.
▶ If the warning light 
does not go out, stop the vehicle, 
Stop driving! .
Seek help from a specialist garage.
▶ If the warning light  does not go out, you can drive on, exercising appropri-
ate caution. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
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
required.
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 no lon-
ger possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
 flashesSteering lock: Workshop!
▶
Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
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.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
  Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
Low oil pressure
 flashesOil pressure: Engine off! Log book!
▶
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.
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 the engine oil is not 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.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.33Instruments and Indicator Lights

The wear and tear on the brake pads is dependent on the operating condi-
tions and driving style. In difficult conditions (e.g. urban, sporty driving), the
condition of the brakes should be checked between services by a specialist ga-
rage.
Brake response can be slower if the brakes are covered in moisture or, in win-
ter, have a layer of ice or salt on them . The brakes should be cleaned and
dried by applying the brakes many times over »
.
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads can occur if the vehicle
has been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the
braking system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times
over »
.
Before negotiating a long or steep gradient , reduce speed and shift down a
gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. If, nevertheless, there is a need for additional braking, it
should be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking warning - if it is necessary to brake hard, the system may
cause the brake lights to automatically flash, to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be “run in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
If the brake fluid level is too low, it can cause faults in the braking system ;
the warning light  will light up in the instrument cluster
» page 32,
 Braking
system . If the warning light does not light up, yet the stopping distance is per-
ceived to be longer than before, the driving style should be adapted in view of
the unknown cause of the problem, and braking kept to a minimum - seek the
help of a specialist garage without delay.
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident!■
During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission,
when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING (Continued)■ Do not depress the brake pedal if there is no requirement to slow down.
This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking
distance and excessive wear - There is a risk of an accident!■
Only brake for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the
traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
■
Recommendations for new brake pads should be followed.
■
When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be applied
firmly, otherwise the vehicle could move off - There is risk of an accident!
■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
Otherwise, the front brakes could be in danger of overheating – There is
risk of an accident!
Handbrake
Fig. 125
Handbrake
Read and observe on page 104 first.
The handbrake secures the vehicle against unwanted movement when stop-
ping and parking.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the lock
button » Fig. 125 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light 
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on. 
104Driving

The following functions are integrated in the OFF ROAD mode.
▶ Downhill Drive Support » page 113.
▶ TCS OFF ROAD » page 113.
▶ EDL OFF ROAD » page 113.
▶ ABS OFF ROAD » page 113.
▶ Start-Off Assistant » page 114.
Note
If the engine stalls while driving and is started again within 30 seconds, then
OFF ROAD mode will be automatically activated.
Hill Descent Assistant
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The hill descent assistant (hereinafter referred to as assistant), with its auto-
matic braking action on all wheels, ensures a constant speed is maintained on
a steep slope when driving forwards and reversing.
During an intervention of the Assistants, the warning light  flashes in the in-
strument cluster.
The assistant is automatically engaged under the following conditions. The engine is running.
For vehicles with Manual transmission the shift lever is in the neutral po-
sition and or the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear, or reverse gear is engaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the R,
N, D, S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The downhill gradient is at least 10 % (when driving over sleepers, the lim-
it can briefly drop to 8 %).
Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is operated.
Driving speed
Initiate the downhill decent at a reasonable speed up to 30 km / h the hill de-
scent assist maintains this speed when driving downhill constant.
The assistant can maintain constant speed of about 2 - 30 km / h.
If a forwards or reverse gear is engaged for vehicles with Manual transmis-
sion , the speed must be high enough to avoid stalling the engine.
By pressing the accelerator or brake pedal, the speed can be increased or re-
duced. This is true even if the shift lever is in the neutral position and the se-
lector lever in the N position. The engagement of the assistant is resumed af-
ter the pedal is released.WARNINGFor the correct operation of the assistant the road surface must be suffi-
ciently adherent. The assistant cannot properly fulfil its function on slushy
soil due to physical reasons (e.g. ice or mud). - there is a risk of an accident!
Note
During an active intervention of the assistant, the brake lights do not light up.
TCSOFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The ASR OFF ROAD makes starting and driving on an unpaved surface easier
as it partially allows wheel-spin.
Note
When disabled, the TCS » page 111 OFF ROAD mode works without the support
of the TCS OFF ROAD.
EDS OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The EDS supports OFF ROAD vehicle traction when driving on a surface withdifferent grip under the drive wheels or when driving over bumps.
A spinning wheel or wheels are braked earlier and with more force than with
the intervention of the standard EDS system.
ABS OFF ROAD
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The ABS OFF ROAD supports the driver when braking on an unpaved surface
such as gravel, snow, etc.
The system generated by a controlled locking of the wheels braked wheel be-
fore a “wedge” of piled material, which shortens the braking distance. 
113Assist systems