2017 SKODA YETI warning light

Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
Fig. 17
Instrument cluster
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rev counter
28
Coolant temperature gauge
29
Fuel gauge
29
Lighting of the instrument cluster
29
Auto Check Control
30
Engine revolutions counter » page 28
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Operation key:
▶ Setting the time » page 39
▶ Switching the display for the second speedometer on/off 1)
» page 39
123▶
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval 1)
» page 44
▶ Show AdBlue range 1)
» page 39
Coolant temperature gauge » page 29
Display » page 38
Fuel gauge » page 29
Operation key: ▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 38
▶ Setting the time
▶ Enable / disable the mode selected using the3
button
Rev counter
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 17 on page 28 shows the actual engine speed per mi-
nute.
The beginning of the tachometer red scale range indicates the maximum per-
mitted speed for an engine that has been driven-in and has reached operating
temperature.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter is reached, or select mode D / S on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 39.
CAUTION
The rev counter pointer may only move into the red area for a short time - oth-
erwise there is a risk of engine damage!45671)
Applies to vehicles with a segment display.
28Using the system

Coolant temperature gaugeFig. 18
Coolant temperature gauge
The display » Fig. 18 only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range - the pointer is in the range
A
, the engine has not yet reached its
operating temperature. Avoid high speeds and high engine loads.
Operating range - the pointer is in the range
B
.
High temperature range - the pointer is in the range
C
. The coolant tempera-
ture is too high. The warning light » page 32
illuminates in the instrument
cluster .
Fuel gauge
Fig. 19
Fuel gauge
The display » Fig. 19 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The tank capacity is 55 litres or approximately 60 litres for Yeti 4x4.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve level
A
» Fig. 19 , the warning light
 illu-
minates in the instrument cluster » page 36.
WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! Irregular supply of fuel can
cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the ex-
haust system.
Note
After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous curves,
braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indicates a
fraction less.
Lighting of the instrument cluster
Fig. 20
Controller for instrument cluster
lighting
The brightness of the of the instrument cluster lighting can be adjusted indi-
vidually when the dipped beam / parking light is switched.
›
To Control of lighting brightness the regulator of the instrument cluster

turn » Fig. 20 .
Note
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, the brightness of the instrument lighting is
set automatically. A manual brightness adjustment can therefore only have a
limited effect.29Instruments and Indicator Lights

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

 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 .
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  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

 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)Read and observe
on page 31 first.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESC system, the TCS is part of the ESC sys-
tem.
 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
System fault
 lights up – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons. ▶ Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er- ror.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
For more information on the ESC system » page 110 or TCS system
» page 111 .
 Traction control (TCS) deactivated
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 lights up – there is an ABS fault.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.WARNING■ If the warning light  lights up together with the warning light 
» page 32 ,  stop driving! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 lights up – the rear fog light is switched on.
 Lamp failure
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 illuminates – one of the vehicle's exterior lights is defective. A message will
appear in the display about the affected lamp.
 illuminates within a few seconds after switching on the ignition or when a
light with a faulty bulb is switched on.
 Xenon headlights (AFS)
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 flashes for 1 minute while driving or after the ignition is switched on - there
is a fault in the xenon headlights (AFS).
The MAXI DOT display shows the following.
Note
With the Xenon headlight “tourist light” (travel mode) activated, the warning
light  flashes after switching on the ignition for 10 seconds.34Using the system

 Emission control systemRead and observe
on page 31 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. Once
the light has gone out, the engine can be started immediately. There is a fault
in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come on or illuminates
continuously.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Control of the engine electronics (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Diesel particle filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
 illuminates – the filter is clogged with soot.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light 
goes out.
4. or 5. gear engaged (automatic gearbox: S position).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1800-2500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light  extinguishes.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light  does not go out and
the warning light  begins to flash.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions.■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials, such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or the like.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning light  illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce
the life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.35Instruments and Indicator Lights