2017 SKODA YETI driver

The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
▶ Front side airbag.
▶ Rear side airbag.
▶ Head airbag.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.
▶ The hazard warning lights are switched on.
▶ All doors are unlocked.
▶ The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
▶ The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - position 
).
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
Safety instructions
Fig. 9
Safe distance from the steering
wheel and dashboard
WARNINGGeneral information■The seat belts and the airbag system can only offer optimum protection
if the driver and passengers are seated properly » page 10 .■
The airbag unleashes enormous force when triggered, which can lead to
serious injuries or fatalities if the driver and passengers are not seated
properly. This applies in particular to children who are transported without
using a suitable child safety seat » page 23.
■
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
WARNING (Continued)■ If the airbag has been deployed, the airbag system must then be replaced.■In the area of the front airbag and the knee airbag, the surface of the
steering wheel and the dashboard should be cleaned using only a dry cloth
or one that has been dampened with water.WARNINGInformation about the front airbags■For the driver and front passenger it is important to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or the panel » Fig. 9 - A
, If you do
not keep this distance, it means that the airbag system cannot protect you
- there is a risk to life! The front seats and the head restraints must always
also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat » page 19, Airbag deactivation . If
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal
injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed.
■
No other persons, animals or objects should be placed in front of the oc-
cupants in the front seats in the deployment area of the front airbags.
■
The steering wheel and the surface of the dashboard on the passenger
side must not be stickered, covered or modified in any way. No parts (e.g.
cup holders, mobile phone mounts and the like) may be mounted near the
airbag installation points and in the airbag deployment area.
■
Never place objects on the surface of the dashboard on the passenger
side.
WARNINGInformation about knee airbags■Adjust the driver's seat in a forward/back direction so that there is a gap
of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the
knee airbag » Fig. 9 - B
. If it is not possible to meet this requirement due
to your body size, visit a specialist garage.
■
The surface of the airbag module in the lower part of the dash panel be-
low the steering column not have stickers attached, be covered or modified
in any other way. Nothing may be attached to the cover of the airbag mod-
ule or located within the immediate vicinity.
■
Do not attach any bulky and heavy objects (bunch of keys etc.) to the igni-
tion key. These can be ejected by the knee airbag when it is deployed and
can cause injuries. 
18Safety

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

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
50
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
67
Air outlet vents
96
Ticket holder
75
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
59
▶Speed regulating system
121
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
16
Buttons for operating the information system
38
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
64
▶Information system
38
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
20
Button for hazard warning light system
61
Storage compartment
76
Interior rear-view mirror
66
Depending on specification:
▶ Radio
▶ Infotainment
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
82
Front passenger airbag
16
Electric window in the front passenger door
54
Electric windows
54
Storage compartment
76
Light switch
58
Bonnet release lever
143
Regulator for instrument lighting and regulator for headlight
beam range adjustment
29, 58
Steering wheel locking lever
111234567891011121314151617181920212223Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock101
▶Starter button
101
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  START STOP
102
▶
 Traction control TCS
111
▶
 Electronic Stability Control ESC
110
▶
 Parking aid
114
▶
 OFF ROAD-mode
112
▶
 Tyre pressure control indicator
123
▶
 Park Assist
118
Handbrake lever
104
Central locking system
49
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ 12-Volt power socket
79
▶Cigarette lighter
78
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
105
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
106
Storage compartment
76
Controls for heating / air conditioning
93
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
20
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 16.24252627282930313227Cockpit

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

 HandbrakeRead and observe
on page 31 first.
 lights up – the hand brake has been applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
▶ Release the handbrake.
Braking system
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 illuminates – the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low.
▶ Park the vehicle, 
stop driving! Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGA fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance -
There is risk of accident!
 Front seat belt indicator light
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of over 20 km/h, the indicator light  flashes and an audible warn-
ing sounds at the same time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 minutes, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
illuminates permanently.
 Alternator
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
▶ As the battery discharges while driving, all non-essential electrical loads (e.g.
Infotainment) should be switched off.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTIONIf, in addition to the light  the light   lights up while driving, stop driving -
There is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
 Door open
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 illuminates - one or more doors are open.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, this indicator is replaced by a vehicle icon
on the display » page 38 .
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 lights up or flashes – the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant lev-
el is too low.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 146, Checking and refilling .
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light  lights
up again, there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light lights up
again, 
stop driving!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Boot lid
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 illuminates - the boot lid is open.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, this indicator is replaced by a vehicle icon
on the display » page 38 .
32Using the system

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display in the instrument cluster
38
Setting the time
39
Display of the second speedometer
39
Display of AdBlue range
39
Gear recommendation
39
Display in the instrument cluster
Fig. 21
Display types: MAXI DOT / segment display
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis- play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information » Fig. 21.
Compass display 1)
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Time
Driving data (multi-function display - MFD)
Warning lights
Information messages
1234Door alarm
Service interval display
Outside temperature
Total distance travelled
Speed regulating system
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Driving data (multi-function display - MFD)
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Total distance travelled / Second speedometer display
Speed regulating system
Service interval display
Information messages
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›
Press button
B
» Fig. 22 on page 39 .
Door, luggage compartment and bonnet alarm
When the door or luggage compartment / bonnet is open, a warning indicator appears in theMAXI DOT display. An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive
the vehicle above 6 km/h when a door is open.
Segment display - with the door or tailgate open, the warning light  or.
 illuminates in the instrument cluster. An acoustic signal will also sound if
you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a door is open.
CAUTION
remove the ignition key when touching the display,(. E.g. when cleaning) (As
regards vehicles with the KESSY system, switch off the ignition and open the
driver's door) - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the display.56789101)
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system.
38Using the system

 - 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