Skoda Yeti 2015 User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ŠKODA Yeti

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Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
This manual contains instructions about the vehicle operation, important information about safety,
vehicle care, maintenance and self-help and technical vehicle data.
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully, because operation in accordance with these instructions is
a prerequisite for proper use of the vehicle.
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)
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Table of Contents
Board literature 4
Notes 5
Structure and more information about the
Owner's Manual 6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety 8
General information 8
Correct and safe seated position 8
Seat belts 11
Using seat belts 11
Inertia reels and belt tensioners 14
Airbag system 15
Description of the airbag system 15
Airbag overview 16
Deactivating airbags 20
Transporting children safely 21
Child seat 21
Fastening systems 24
Using the system
Cockpit 29
Overview 28
Instruments and Indicator Lights 30
Instrument cluster 30
Warning lights 34
Information system 41
Driver information system 41
Multifunction display (MFD) 43
MAXI DOT display 45
Service interval display 50
SmartGate 51
Unlocking and opening 53
Unlocking and locking 53
Anti-theft alarm system 58
Luggage compartment lid 60
Window operations 61
Panorama sliding/tilting roof 64
Lights and visibility 66
Lights 66
Interior lights 71
Visibility 72
Windscreen wipers and washers 73
Rear mirror 75
Seats and head restraints 77
Front seat 77
Front seat functions 80
Head restraints 82
Rear seats 83
Transporting and practical equipment 86
Useful equipment 86
Luggage compartment 98
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate) 104
Roof rack 105
Heating and air conditioning 106
Heating, ventilation, cooling 106
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and
ventilation) 111
Driving
Starting-off and Driving 115
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key 115
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button 117
START-STOPsystem 119
Brakes and parking 121
Manual gear changing and pedals 122
Automatic transmission 123
Running-in and economical driving 126
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 127
Assist systems 128
Braking and stabilisation systems 128
OFF ROAD-mode 130
Parking assistance (ParkPilot) 132
Rear View Camera 134
Park Assist 136
Speed control system 140
Fatigue detection 141
Tyre pressure monitoring 141
Hitch and trailer 143
Hitch 143
Trailer 147
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance 150
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations 150
Washing vehicle 153
Cleaning vehicle exterior 154
Interior care 158
Inspecting and replenishing 161
Fuel 161
AdBlue® and its refilling 164
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Engine compartment 165
Engine oil 168
Coolant 170
Brake fluid 171
Vehicle battery 172
Wheels 176
Tyres and wheel rims 176
Winter operation 180
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help 182
Emergency equipment 182
Changing a wheel 184
Puncture repair kit 188
Jump-starting 190
Towing the vehicle 192
Remote control and removable light 194
Emergency unlocking/locking 195
Replacing windscreen wiper blades 197
Fuses and light bulbs 198
Fuses 198
Replacing bulbs 201
Technical data
Technical data 207
Vehicle data 207
Index
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Table of Contents

Board literature
You will always find this Owner's Manual and the Service Plan included in the
on-board literature for your vehicle.
Depending on your vehicle equipment, the on-board literature may also in-
clude the Radio instruction manual, the Infotainment system manualand in
some countries also the On the road brochure.
Operating Instructions
These operating instructions apply to all body variants of the vehicle and all
related model versions as well as all equipment levels.
This owner's manual describes all possible equipment variants without identi-
fying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equipment com-
ponents described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment in your vehicle refers to your purchase contract for the
vehicle. For any questions regarding the scope of equipment, please contact a
ŠKODA Partner.
The Pictures in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. The illustrations
can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended to provide
general information.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of ongoing product and model development
with all vehicles. Changes in terms of supply scope are possible at any time
with regard to design, equipment and technology. The information listed in
this operating manual corresponds to the information available at the time of
going to press.
It is therefore not possible for legal claims to be made based on the technical
data, illustrations and information contained in this Owner's Manual.
Service schedule
The service schedule includes the documentation of the vehicle handover,
warranty information and service events.
The radio instruction manual
The radio instruction manual describes the operation of the radio, and in some
cases various functions and vehicle systems.
Infotainment operating instructions
The Infotainment manual contains a description of the Infotainment service
and possibly also some functions and vehicle systems.
On-the-road brochure
The On-the-road brochure contains phone numbers of importers and service
offices in individual countries, together with emergency numbers.
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Notes
Terms used
The on-board literature contains the following terms relating to the service
work for your vehicle.
- Workshop - a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks
for ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist can be a ŠKODA Partner, a ŠKODA Serv-
ice Partner, or an independent workshop.
- A Workshop that has been contractually authorized
by the manufacturer ŠKODA AUTO a.s. or its sales partner to perform
service tasks on ŠKODA vehicles and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
- A company that has been authorized by the manufacturer
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. or its sales partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and,
when applicable, to service them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell
ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
Explanation of symbols
An overview of the symbols used in the instruction manual and a brief explan-
ation of their meaning.
Reference to the introductory module of a chapter with important infor-
mation and safety warnings
Continuation of the module on the next page
Situations in which the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possible
® Trademark
Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
Text display in the segment display
WARNING
Texts with this symbol draw attention to threats of a serious accident, in-
jury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw attention to the risk of vehicle damage or possible
inoperability of some systems.
For the sake of the environment
Texts with this symbol contain information on environmental protection as
well as tips for economical operation.
“Specialist”
“ŠKODA service partner”
“ŠKODA partner”
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional information.
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Notes

Structure and more information about the Owner's
Manual
Structure of the manual
The operating manual is hierarchically divided into the following areas.
■Section (e.g. Safety) - the title of the Section is always indicated at the lower
left side
■Main chapters (e.g. Airbag system) - the title of the main chapter is always
indicated at the lower right side
■Chapter (e.g. Airbag overview)
■ Introduction to the topic - Module Overview within the chapter intro-
ductory information about the chapter content, if necessary, valid for
the entire chapter notes
■Module (e.g. Front airbags)
Information search
When searching for information in the operating instructions, we recommend
using the Index at the end of the Owner's Manual.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the for-
ward direction of travel of the vehicle.
Units
The volume, weight, speed and length data are given in metric units, unless
otherwise indicated.
Display
In this owner's manual, the MAXI DOT display is used as the display in the in-
strument cluster unless otherwise stated.
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
rpm Engine revolutions per minute
A2DP a Bluetooth software profile for a one-way transfer of audio
data
ABS Anti-lock brake system
AF Multi-purpose vehicles
AFS Adaptive headlights
AG Automatic gearbox
AGM Vehicle battery type
APN An access point name for the Wi-Fi connection
TCS Traction control
CO2Carbon dioxide
COC Declaration of conformity
DPF Diesel particle filter
DSG Automatic double clutch gearbox
DSR Active driver-steering recommendation
EDL Electronic differential lock
ECE Economic Commission for Europe
EPC EPC fault light
ESC Electronic Stability Control
RD Rim depth
EU European Union
GSM Global system for mobile communications
HBA Hydraulic brake assist
HFP Connection of a mobile device by means of its Bluetooth®
profile
HHC Uphill start assist
KESSY keyless unlocking, starting and locking
kW Kilowatt, measuring unit for output
MDI Inputs for connecting external devices
MFD Multifunction display
Abbreviation Definition
MG Manual gearbox
MPI Gasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injection
N1 Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goods
NiMH Nickel metal hydride
Nm Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque
PIN personal identification number
rSAP a Bluetooth ® software profile for the remote transmission
of the SIM data
SCR Diesel engine for which the AdBlue ® solution is required
SIM card a card for the identification of the mobile network operator
SSP Connect two devices using Bluetooth ® profile
TDI CR Diesel engine with turbo-charging and common rail injection
system
TSA Trailer stabilisation
TSI Petrol engine with turbo charging and direct injection
UMTS the next generation of the GSM network (3G)
VIN Vehicle identification number
W Watt, unit of power
Wi-Fi wireless data network
WLAN wireless connection of electronic devices for data transfer
(WiFi)
WPS wireless connection of devices for electronic data transfer
(WiFi) using an automatically generated key
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Abbreviations