2017 SKODA YETI handbrake

WARNINGAlways properly secure the fire extinguisher - there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 170
Vehicle tool kit
The box containing the vehicle tool kit is located in the storage compartment
for the spare wheel, and can be secured with a tape depending on the equip-
ment fitted.
Depending on the vehicle configuration, it may not contain all the compo-
nents listed in the on-board tool kit.
Screwdriver
Key for removing and installing the tail light
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
123456789WARNING■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –
there is a risk of injury.■
Always securely stow the tool in the box and make sure that it is secured
to the spare wheel using the tape - Otherwise there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
CAUTION
Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
There is a risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the 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 . The passengers should not stand on the
road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash
barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
›
Remove the spare wheel » page 156.
›
Remove the full wheel trim » page 156 or caps » page 157 .
›
Loosen the wheel bolts » page 158 » . 
155Emergency equipment and self-help

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. 
160Do-it-yourself

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
. 
166Do-it-yourself

Index
A
ABS Operation
110
Warning light34
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
133
Accessories131
Adaptive headlight see xenon headlight
60
AdBlue141
Check level141
indicator light30
refill142
Adjusting Steering wheel
11
Adjusting seats manually68
Adjusting the seats10
Advice on tyre/wheel usage150
AFS Display messages
34
Warning light34
AHL see xenon headlight
60
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
96
Airbag
16
Adjustments and impairments to the airbag system
132
Deactivation19
Deployment17
Warning light36
Airbag system16
Air conditioning93
Air distribution control96
Climatronic94
Manual air conditioning94
Air distribution control96
Air outlet vents96
Alarm51
Trailer130
All-year tyres152
Alternator Warning light
32
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)110
Anti-theft alarm system51
Trailer130
Anti-theft wheel bolts157
Armrest Front
71
Ashtray78
Assist systems110
Auto Check Control30
Automatic drive Selector lever
106
Automatic driving light control60
Automatic gearbox Kickdown
108
Selector lever-emergency unlocking166
Selector lever lock107
Starting-off and driving108
Tiptronic107
Automatic shutdown of consumers147
Automatic transmission106
Selector lever lock107
AUX77
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
97
Avoiding damage to your vehicle109
B
Bar with sliding hook
88
Battery Changing batteries for the removable light
164
Changing in key164
Replace the battery in the remote control in the auxiliary heating
164
Belts13
Belt tensioners15
Bluetooth See Owner's Manual Infotainment
6
Bonnet Closing
143
Opening143
Boot Class N1 vehicles
91
See boot lid53
Boot lid Automatic locking
53
Open/Close53
Warning light32
Brake Assist (HBA)111
Brake booster103
Brake fluid147
Check147
specification147
Brake pads New
103
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Warning light
37
Brakes Brake booster
103
Brake fluid147
Braking and stabilisation systems110
Handbrake104
Information on braking103
Warning lights32
Brake system110
Breakdown kit159
Breakdown service see Help in an emergency
8
Bulbs Replacing
170
Buttons in the door Electric window
54
184Index

G
Gear change Gear recommendation
39
Information on the selected gear39
Gear changing Gear stick
105
Genuine parts132
Glasses compartment81
GPS See Owner's Manual Infotainment
6
gradeability179
H
Handbrake
104
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system61
HBA111
Headrests73
Heating93
Air distribution control96
Controls94
Mirrors67
Seats74
Windscreen and rear window63
Help in an emergency8
HHC111
Hill Start Assist (HHC)111
Hitch124
Horn27
I
Ignition lock
101
Images See Owner's Manual Infotainment
6
Immobiliser100
In an emergency Changing a wheel
155
incline179
Inertia reel15
Information about the towing process162
Information system38
Door alarm38
Gear recommendation39
MAXI DOT display42
Multifunction display41
Service interval display44
Infotainment6
Instrument cluster28
Auto Check Control30
Display of the second speedometer39
see instrument cluster28
Warning lights31
instrument lighting29
interior light62
Interior lighting63
Interior monitor52
iPad holder84
ISOFIX24
J
Jack
155
- fit158
Jump-starting161
K
KESSY Unlocking/locking
49
key Switch on/off ignition
101
Key Changing battery
164
Lock48
Starting / stopping the engine101
Unlock48
L
Lamp failure Warning light
34
Lamps Warning light
34
LEAVING HOME61
lever Turn signal/main beam
59
Lever Cruise control
122
Operation of the information system40
Windscreen wipers65
light Flash
59
instruments29
Light Automatic driving light control
60
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME61
Driving abroad62
Fog lights/rear fog light60
Fog lights with the CORNER function61
Headlight cleaning system66
Replacing bulbs170
Turn signal/main beam59
Xenon headlight60
lighting Luggage Storage
90
Lighting Interior lighting
62
Lights58
Cockpit62
Daylight running59
Dipped beam58
Hazard warning light system61
Headlight range control58
Parking lights58, 61
Switching on and off58
Warning lights31
Load176
187Index