Skoda 2009 Yeti User manual

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ŠKODA Yeti
Owner's Manual

Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular
moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed Sub-
ject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the informa-
tion you are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
All values are expressed in metric units.
Explanation of symbols
Denotes a reference to a section with important information and safety
advice in a chapter.
Denotes the end of a section.
Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.
Indicates situations where the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possi-
ble.
® Denotes a registered trademark.
Notes
WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.
This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consump-
tion.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
You have received a vehicle with the latest technology and range of amenities. Please read this Owner's
Manual carefully, because the operation in accordance with these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use
of the vehicle.
Observe the national legal requirements when using your vehicle.
If you have any questions about your vehicle, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.
We hope you enjoy driving your ŠKODA, and wish you a pleasant journey at all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to only as ŠKODA or manufacturer) 

On-board literature
The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “owner's manual” as well
as a “service schedule” and the “Help on the road” brochure.
Depending on the vehicle model and equipment, other additional operating man-
uals and instructions may be provided (e.g. an operating manual for the radio).
If one of the documents listed above is missing, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.
Terms used
The on-board literature contains the following terms relating to the service work
for your vehicle.
›“Specialist garage” - a company that carries out specialist service tasks for
ŠKODA vehicles
›“ŠKODA service partner” - a company that is contractually authorized by ŠKODA
AUTO a.s. to carry out service tasks for ŠKODA vehicles
›“ŠKODA Partners” - a company that is authorized by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. to sell
ŠKODA products or carry out service work, or to carry out these tasks in parallel
The owner's manual
This owner's manual describes all possible equipment variants without identify-
ing them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in this owner's manual.
The scope of equipment in your vehicle relates to your sales contract for the vehi-
cle. More information is available from the ŠKODA Partner where you bought the
vehicle.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only inten-
ded for general information.
The service schedule:
›Contains vehicle data including information on service work carried out;
›Is intended as proof of services carried out;
›Is intended for records relating to the mobility warranty (only valid for some
countries);
›Serves as a warranty certificate from the ŠKODA Partner where your vehicle
was purchased.
Therefore please always present the service schedule when you take your vehicle
to a specialist garage.
If the service schedule is missing or in poor condition, please contact the special-
ist garage that regularly services your vehicle. You will need to request a dupli-
cate, in which the specialist garage will confirm the service work previously car-
ried out.
The Help on the road brochure
The Help on the road brochure contains the most important emergency tele-
phone numbers as well as telephone numbers and contact addresses of ŠKODA
Partners in the various different countries.

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and Indicator Lights 8
Instrument cluster 8
Multifunction display (onboard computer) 12
MAXI DOT (information display) 15
Warning lights 18
Unlocking and locking 26
Unlocking and locking 26
Central locking system 28
Remote control 31
Anti-theft alarm system 33
Boot lid 34
Electric power windows 35
Panoramic sunroof 38
Lights and visibility 41
Lights 41
Interior lights 47
Visibility 49
Windscreen wipers and washers 51
Rear window 54
Seats and stowing 58
Front seats 58
Head restraints 62
Rear seats 63
Boot 66
Variable loading floor in boot 70
Variable loading floor with spare wheel 71
Roof rack system 72
Cup holders 73
Ashtray 73
Storage compartments 75
Useful equipment 81
Heating and air-conditioning 84
Heating, ventilation, cooling 84
Heating 86
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 88
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 91
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 94
Communication and multimedia 98
General information 98
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 101
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 104
WLAN 108
Voice control 109
Multimedia 112
Driving
Starting-off and Driving 116
Starting and stopping the engine 116
Braking 119
Manual gear changing and pedals 120
Automatic gearbox 121
Running in 125
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability 126
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 130
Driving abroad 131
Off-road driving 131
Assist systems 137
Brake assist systems 137
OFF ROADmode 139
Parking aid 141
Park assist 142
Cruise Control System 145
START/STOP 147
Fatigue detection (break recommendation) 148
Towing a trailer 150
Towing device 150
Trailer 154
Safety
Passive Safety 158
General information 158
Correct seated position 159
Seat belts 162
Using seat belts 162
Inertia reels and belt tensioners 165
Airbag system 167
Description of the airbag system 167
Airbag overview 168
Deactivating airbags 172
Transporting children safely 175
Child seat 175
Fastening systems 177
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 180
Washing your car 180
Taking care of your vehicle exterior 181
Taking care of the interior 185
Modifications, repairs and technical alterations 187
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Inspecting and replenishing 190
Fuel 190
Engine compartment 192
Engine oil 195
Coolant 198
Brake fluid 199
Vehicle battery 200
Wheels 205
Tyres and wheel rims 205
Winter operation 211
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help 213
Emergency equipment 213
Changing a wheel 214
Breakdown kit 218
Jump-starting 220
Towing the vehicle 222
Fuses and light bulbs 225
Fuses 225
Bulbs 228
Technical data
Technical data 232
Vehicle data 232
Index
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system
AF Multi-purpose vehicles
APN Access Point Name - the name of an access point for the WiFi
network
TCS Traction control
CO2 in g/km discharged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven kilo-
meter
DPF Diesel particle filter
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
DSR Active driver-steering recommendation
EDL Electronic differential lock
EPC EPC fault light
ESC Electronic Stability Control
GSM Groupe Spécial Mobile - a digital network of mobile devices for
the transmission of voice and data
HFP Hands-free profile - connection of a mobile device by means of
its Bluetooth® profile
kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
MG Manual gearbox
MFD Multifunction display
N1 Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goods
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
PIN Personal Identification Number - personal identification num-
ber for the connection of electronic devices using Bluetooth®
or WiFi
rSAP Remote SIM Access Profile - remote transmission of SIM data
SSP simple security pairing - connection of two devices using Blue-
tooth® profile
Abbreviation Definition
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection
system
TSI Petrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunication System - the next evolu-
tion of the GSM network (3G)
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network - wireless connection of elec-
tronic devices for data transfer (WiFi) 
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Abbreviations

Fig. 1 Cockpit
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Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Door opening lever on the driver's side 28
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 56
Air outlet vents on the driver's side 85
Operating lever:
›Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 43
›Speed regulating system 145
Steering wheel:
›With horn
›With driver’s front airbag 169
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 98
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights 8
Operating lever:
›Multifunction display 12
›Windscreen wiper and wash system 51
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel 85
Regulator for front left seat heating 62
Switch for hazard warning lights 46
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 173
Storage compartment on the dash panel 76
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Radio
›Navigation system
Regulator for front right seat heating 62
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 75
Front passenger airbag 169
Air outlet vents on the front passenger side 85
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment) 173
Power window in the front passenger door 37
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Door opening lever on the front passenger side 28
Electric windows 35
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) 226
Light switch 42
Bonnet release lever 194
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment 47, 42
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 117
Driver’s knee airbag 170
Ignition lock 118
Pedals 121
TCS switch 118
Front and rear parking aid 141
Central locking system 31
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 120
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 122
Storage compartment 76
Offroad 139
Tyre pressure monitoring system 208
Park Assist 142
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Operating controls for the heating 86
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system 88
›Operating controls for Climatronic 91
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. 
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Cockpit

Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview 8
Engine revolutions counter 9
Speedometer 9
Coolant temperature display 9
Fuel gauge 9
Counter for distance driven 10
Service Interval Display 10
Digital clock 11
Recommended gear 11
WARNING
■Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.
■Never operate the controls in the instrument cluster while driving, only
when the vehicle is stationary! 
Overview
Fig. 2 Instrument cluster
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
Engine revolutions counter » page 9
Speedometer » page 9
Button for display mode:
›Setting the hours/minutes
›Activating/deactivating the second speed in mph or km/h
›Service intervals - Display of the number of days and kilometres remaining
until the next Inspection Service
Coolant temperature gauge » page 9
Display:
›With counter for distance driven » page 10
›With service interval display » page 10
›With digital clock » page 11
›With multifunction display » page 12
›With information display » page 15
Fuel gauge » page 9
Button for:
›Reset trip counter for the distance driven
›Set hours/minutes
›Activate/deactivate display mode 
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