Skoda 2009 Yeti User manual

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ŠKODA Yeti
Owner's Manual

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The fuel consumption of your ŠKODA and the related pollutant
emissions are determined crucially on how you drive.
The noise and the wear of the vehicle depend on the way how
you deal with your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual shows you how to use your ŠKODA vehi-
cle with utmost care for the environment while driving eco-
nomically at the same time.
Also please pay attention to those parts in the Owner's Manual
that are marked  below.
Work with us – for the sake of the environment.
Návod k obsluze
Yeti anglicky 05.2012
S90.5610.06.20
5L0 012 003 GM

The 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.
There can also be other additional operating manuals and instructions on-board
(e. g. an operating manual for the radio) depending on the vehicle model and
equipment.
If one of the publications listed above is missing, please contact a specialist ga-
rage.
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The Owner's Manual
These operating instructions describe all possible equipment variants without
identifying 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 for your vehicle is described in the sales documentation
you were given when purchasing the car. For more information, contact your local
ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only inten-
ded for general information.
The Service schedule
contains:
›Vehicle data;
›Service intervals;
›Service proof;
›Confirmation of mobility warranty (only valid in certain countries);
›important information on the warranty.
The confirmations of the carried out service work are one of the conditions for
possible warranty claims.
Please always present the Service Schedule when you take your car to a special-
ist garage.
If the Service Schedule is missing or worn, please contact the specialist garage
that regularly services your car. You will receive a duplicate, in which the previ-
ously carried out service work are confirmed.
The Help on the Road brochure
The Help on the Road brochure contains the most important telephone numbers
in individual countries as well as the addresses and telephone numbers of ŠKODA
importers.

Table of Contents
Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) 6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 9
Overview 8
Instruments and warning lights 10
Instrument cluster 10
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) 14
MAXI DOT (information display) 18
Auto Check Control 21
Warning lights 22
Unlocking and locking 31
Vehicle key 31
Child safety lock 32
Central locking system 32
Remote control 35
Anti-theft alarm system 36
Boot lid 37
Electric power windows 39
Panoramic sliding roof 41
Lights and Visibility 44
Lights 44
Interior light 51
Visibility 52
Windscreen wipers and washers 53
Rear window 57
Seats and Stowage 60
Front seats 60
Head restraints 64
Rear seats 66
Luggage compartment 68
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment 72
Variable loading floor with spare wheel 73
Roof rack system 74
Cup holder 74
Ashtray 75
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 76
Storage compartments 77
Through-loading bag 83
Clothes hooks 83
Parking ticket holder 84
Heating and air conditioning system 85
Introductory information 85
Air outlet vents 86
Heating 87
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 88
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 91
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 93
Starting-off and Driving 97
Starting and stopping the engine 97
Brakes and brake assist systems 100
OFF ROAD mode 103
Shifting (manual gearbox) 105
Pedals 105
Parking aid 106
Park assist 107
Cruise control system (CCS) 110
START/STOP 112
Automatic gearbox 114
Automatic gearbox 114
Communication 119
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 119
Operating the phone on the multifunction
steering wheel 120
Symbols in the information display 121
Phone Phonebook 121
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 121
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl 124
Voice control 128
Multimedia 130
Safety
Passive Safety 133
General information 133
Correct seated position 134
Seat belts 137
Seat belts 137
Airbag system 142
Description of the airbag system 142
Front airbags 143
Driver’s knee airbag 144
Side airbags 145
Head airbags 147
Deactivating airbags 148
Transporting children safely 150
Child seat 150
Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 153
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards 153
Catalytic converter 153
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 154
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Environmental compatibility 156
Driving abroad 157
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 157
Driving through water on the street 158
Off-road driving 158
Towing a trailer 164
Towing a trailer 164
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 166
Taking care of your vehicle 166
Inspecting and replenishing 173
Fuel 173
Engine compartment 175
Vehicle battery 182
Wheels and Tyres 187
Wheels 187
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts 194
Introductory information 194
Changes and impairments of the airbag
system 194
Do-it-yourself
Do-it-yourself 195
Stowage space for first-aid kit and warning
triangle 195
Fire extinguisher 195
Vehicle tool kit 195
Changing a wheel 196
Breakdown kit 199
Jump-starting 202
Towing the vehicle 203
Fuses and light bulbs 206
Fuses 206
Bulbs 209
Technical data
Technical data 213
Introductory information 213
Weights 213
Vehicle identification data 213
Fuel consumption according to the ECE
standards and EU guidelines 214
Dimensions 214
Specifications and engine oil capacity 215
1.2 l/77 kW TSI engine - EU5 216
1.4 l/90 kW TSI engine - EU5 217
1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI engine - EU2, EU5 (1.8 ltr./112
kW TSI - EU2, EU5) 218
1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR engine - EU5 219
2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR engine - EU5 220
2.0 l/103 kW TDI CR engine - EU4, EU5 221
2.0 l/125 kW TDI CR engine - EU5 222
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF) 223
Index
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Table of Contents

Layout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed in order 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 particu-
lar moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed
Subject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the in-
formation you are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction
of travel of the vehicle.
Explanation of symbols
 End of a section.
£ The section is continued on the next page.
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.
While reading the text you will frequently encounter a double arrow followed
by a small triangle with an exclamation mark. This symbol is intended to draw
your attention to a WARNING note at the end of the section to which you
must pay careful attention.
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 as-
pects. This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel
consumption.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the opera-
tion of your vehicle. 
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
rpm Engine revolutions per minute
ABS Anti-lock brake system
AF Multi-purpose vehicles
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 Stabilisation control
kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for the engine output
MG Manual gearbox
MFD Multi-functional indicator
N1 Vehicles of this class are designed and constructed for con-
veying goods with a maximum weight of 3.5 tons
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection
system
TSI Petrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection 
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Abbreviations

Fig. 1 Cockpit
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Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 58
Air outlet vents 86
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
›Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 50
›Speed regulating system 110
Steering wheel:
›with horn
›with driver’s front airbag 143
›with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 119
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights 10
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
›Multi-functional indicator 14
›Windshield wiper and wash system 53
Air outlet vents 86
Regulator for front left seat heating 64
Switch for hazard warning lights 49
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 149
Storage compartment on the dash panel 78
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Radio
›Navigation system
Regulator for front right seat heating 64
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 78
Front passenger airbag 143
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment) 149
Power windows 39
Fuse box (on side of dash panel) 207
Light switch 45
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Bonnet release lever 177
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head-
light beam range adjustment 48, 49
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 98
Driver’s knee airbag 144
Ignition lock 99
TCS switch 103
Front and rear parking aid 106
Central locking system 34
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 105
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 115
Storage compartment 79
Offroad 103
Tyre pressure monitoring system 191
Park Assist 107
Depending on equipment fitted:
›Operating controls for the heating 87
›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