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  • Page 1 ŠKODA Yeti OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Introduction You have opted for a Škoda - our sincere thanks for your confidence in us. Your new Škoda offers you a vehicle featuring the most modern engineering and a wide range of equipment which you will undoubtedly wish to use to the full during your daily motoring. That is why, we recommend that you read this Owner's Manual attentively to enable you to become familiar with your car and all that it offers as quickly as possible.
  • Page 3 Introduction On-board literature The other chapters of the Owner's Manual are also important, however, for proper treatment of your car - in addition to regular care and mainte- The on-board literature for your vehicle consists of this “Owner's nance - helps to retain its value and in many cases is also one of the Manual”...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Layout of this Owner's Manual Lights and Visibility Removeable through-loading bag ........Clothes hooks .
  • Page 5 Contents Safety Breakdown assistance Driving and the Environment ............
  • Page 6: Contents

    Contents Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data...
  • Page 7: Layout Of This Owner's Manual (Explanations)

    Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations) The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make it easy for WARNING you to find and absorb the information you require. The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These Chapters, table of contents and subject index WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
  • Page 8: Using The System

    Using the system Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data...
  • Page 9 Cockpit Fig. 1 Cockpit...
  • Page 10: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Overview Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the head- 53, 54 light beam range regulation ........This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the Lever for adjusting the steering wheel .
  • Page 11: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide Basic functions and important information Setting steering wheel position Introduction The chapter of the quick reference guide is used as a quick reference of the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is neces- sary to observe all the information which is contained in the following chapters of the Owner's Manual.
  • Page 12 Quick Reference Guide Seat belt height adjuster Adjusting height of seat Adjust the angle of the seat backrest Adjusting lumbar support Further information  page 64, “Adjusting the front seats”. WARNING Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury! Electric exterior mirror adjustment Fig.
  • Page 13 Quick Reference Guide Switching lights on and off Turn signal and main beam lever Fig. 7 Dash panel: Light switch Fig. 8 Turn signal and main beam lever Turn signal light right  Automatic light control Turn signal light left Switching over between low beam and main beam lights ...
  • Page 14 Quick Reference Guide Refuelling Fast wipe one time wipe Automatic wipe/wash Rear window wiper Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds Automatic wipe/wash Further information  page 58, “Windshield wiper”. Power windows Fig. 11 Right rear side of the vehicle: Fuel filler flap/fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed The filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked with the central locking.
  • Page 15 Quick Reference Guide Bonnet remote release Inspecting the engine oil level Fig. 12 Bonnet release lever Fig. 14 Dipstick – Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the left-hand side  fig. Engine oil must not be refilled. Engine oil can be refilled.
  • Page 16: Instruments And Warning Lights

    Instruments and warning lights Instruments and warning lights Overview of the instrument cluster Fig. 15 Instrument cluster Engine revolutions counter  page 15  with Information display page 22 Speedometer  page 16 Fuel gauge  page 16 Button for display mode: Button for: ...
  • Page 17: Speedometer

    Instruments and warning lights Shift into the next higher gear or select the selector lever position D of the auto- If the symbol  in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant matic gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale. temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low.
  • Page 18: Counter For Distance Driven

    Instruments and warning lights Counter for distance driven Service reminder indicator The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km). In some countries the measuring unit “mile” is used. Reset button If you hold the reset button ...
  • Page 19: Digital Clock

    Instruments and warning lights Digital clock The following will be displayed in the information display for 10 seconds: Service after ... km or... days. (Service after ... km or ... days.)  page 15, fig. 15 The time is set with the buttons Resetting Service Interval Display Select the display which you wish to change with the button and carry out the...
  • Page 20: Multi-Functional Indicator (Onboard Computer)

    Instruments and warning lights Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer) Memory Introduction  fig. 18 The multi-functional indicator appears in the display or in the information display  page 22 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle. The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information. The outside temperature ...
  • Page 21 Instruments and warning lights – Turn the handwheel upwards or downwards. In this way, call up in sequence Note the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator. All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
  • Page 22 Instruments and warning lights  fig. 19  fig. 19 windshield wiper lever or the handwheel on the multifunction The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the range. steering wheel for longer than 1 second. If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be increased accordingly.
  • Page 23: Maxi Dot Display (Information Display)

    Instruments and warning lights Warning against excessive speeds – Press the button on the windshield wiper lever a second time or the hand- wheel on the multifunction steering wheel to activate the speed limit. Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary If you exceed the set speed limit, an acoustic warning signal will sound as a warning.
  • Page 24 Instruments and warning lights Navigation  Caution Phone  page 124  Pull out the ignition key while having contact with the display (for example when Aux. Heating  page 99 cleaning) in order to prevent any damage.  Assistants  page 51 ...
  • Page 25: Auto Check Control

    Instruments and warning lights Auto Check Control   page 29 Engine oil pressure too low Car state Overheated clutches of the automatic gear-   page 34 box DSG The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo- nents.
  • Page 26 Instruments and warning lights  Winter tyres This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.  Units  Lights and Visibility Assistants  Here you can activate, deactivate or adjust the following functions: Alternative speed displayed (Second speed) ...
  • Page 27: Warning Lights

    Instruments and warning lights Second speed   page 27 Turn signal lights (to the left) Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h Service   page 27 Turn signal lights (to the right) Here you can have the kilometers still to be driven and the days until the following service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset.
  • Page 28 Instruments and warning lights  WARNING (continued)  page 31 Electronic stability programme (ESP) e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also essential to  observe all warnings  page 194, “Working in the engine compartment”. Switch off traction control system (TCS) ...
  • Page 29 Instruments and warning lights Rear fog light  WARNING  comes on when the rear fog lights are operating  page 53. The warning light  If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre- sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major vehicle damage.
  • Page 30 Instruments and warning lights  the warning light  comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been Note switched on;   If the yellow warning light  goes out after starting the engine again and a switching off the airbag is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
  • Page 31 Instruments and warning lights The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds. If There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come on no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after or lights up continuously;...
  • Page 32 Instruments and warning lights The fact that the ESP system operates together with the ABS means that the ESP WARNING (continued) warning light will also come on if the ABS system is not operating properly.   Take care when opening the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, If the warning light comes on immediately after starting the engine, the ESP system can be switched off for technical reasons.
  • Page 33 Instruments and warning lights WARNING WARNING (continued)   When the warning light  lights up, immediately reduce the speed and Pay attention to the following instructions  page 194, “Working in the avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Please stop the vehicle without engine compartment”...
  • Page 34 Instruments and warning lights Open door  WARNING  The warning light  comes on, if one or several doors are opened. If one of the Pay attention to the following instructions  page 194, “Working in the  doors opens while driving, the warning light lights up and an audible signal engine compartment”...
  • Page 35 Instruments and warning lights The following text will be displayed in the information display: Caution Please refuel! Range...km In the event that the clutches of the automatic gearbox have overheated, bring the vehicle to a stop and switch off the engine. You must wait until the symbol ...
  • Page 36: Locking And Unlocking

    Locking and Unlocking Locking and Unlocking Vehicle key Note Please approach an authorised Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you. Changing the battery in the remote control key Fig. 22 Set of keys without remote control/Keys with remote control key Two keys are provided with the vehicle.
  • Page 37: Electronic Immobiliser

    Locking and Unlocking Child safety lock For the sake of the environment The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from Dispose of a used battery in accordance with environmental regulations. the inside. Note  Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery. ...
  • Page 38 Locking and Unlocking Operation of the central locking system is possible: If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In  addition, it is possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking from the outside using the vehicle key ...
  • Page 39 Locking and Unlocking  If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is deactivated, you can open The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.  the vehicle from the inside by pulling on the door opening lever. The door is The safe securing system is deactivated.
  • Page 40 Locking and Unlocking Button for the central locking system WARNING The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked.
  • Page 41: Remote Control

    Locking and Unlocking  Boot lid The function of the hand grip above the licence plate is deactivated when starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour for vehicles with central locking. The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and a door is opened.
  • Page 42 Locking and Unlocking Deactivating safe securing system control key is approx. 10 m. But this range of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak. – Press button twice in 2 seconds. Further information  page 37. The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the car manually and also for starting the engine.
  • Page 43: Synchronisation Of The Remote Control

    Locking and Unlocking  vertently locked and the alarm system being switched on. Should this happen, press Bonnet,  the unlock button  of the radio remote control. Boot lid,  Doors,  Synchronisation of the remote control Ignition lock, ...
  • Page 44: Power Windows

    Locking and Unlocking Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on. – Switch off the ignition. Opening a window – Open the driver door. – A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door. The ...
  • Page 45 Locking and Unlocking A button for the relevant window is provided in these doors. WARNING (continued)  Opening a window The system is fitted with a force limiter  page 44. If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centime- –...
  • Page 46 Locking and Unlocking You must try to close the window once again within 10 seconds after the window Note has gone down twice, even if the obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process is stopped. During this time it is not possible to automatically close the window. The On vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm system the convenience window opening is force limiter is still switched on.
  • Page 47: Panoramic Sliding Roof

    Locking and Unlocking Panoramic sliding roof – In order to close, press down the switch on the recess and then push it forwards. When the panoramic sliding roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind Introduction noise is reduced. The panoramic sliding roof with sun screen can only be operated with the control Caution ...
  • Page 48: Using The System Safety

    Locking and Unlocking Emergency operation You can open or close the sun screen separately with the aid of the buttons  page 46, fig. Opening  page 46, fig. 35 – Briefly press the button in order to fully open. –...
  • Page 49 Locking and Unlocking After initialising the panoramic sliding roof, press down the switch on the recess and push it forwards for approx. 10 seconds.  page 46, fig. 35 Press the switch for approx. 10 seconds in order to initialise the sun screen.
  • Page 50: Lights And Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Lights and Visibility Lights WARNING Never drive with only the side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not Switching lights on and off  bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncoming traffic.
  • Page 51 Lights and Visibility Deactivating the function daylight driving lights Switching off automatic driving lamp control – Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after – Turn the light switch to the position 0, ...
  • Page 52 Lights and Visibility Cornering lights Switching on Coming Home Function – The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control  and the The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of light low beam illuminates.
  • Page 53 Lights and Visibility Switching on Leaving Home Function Settings  Lights & Vision – The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control   Travel mode  – Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on. ...
  • Page 54 Lights and Visibility Fog lights with the function “CORNER” Caution The fog lights with the function “CORNER” are designed for a better The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor (conform illumination of the surrounding area near the vehicle when corning, with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.
  • Page 55 Lights and Visibility Headlamp range adjustment  Switch for hazard warning lights  Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the headlights to the load of the vehicle. Fig. 42 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights –...
  • Page 56: Interior Lighting

    Lights and Visibility The turn signal   and main beam lever  Parking light For a description of the operation, see  page 51, “Parking light”. The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever. Information concerning the function of the lights.
  • Page 57 Lights and Visibility Note We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a specialist garage. Lighting of the storage compartment on front passenger side – When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on. –...
  • Page 58: Visibility

    Lights and Visibility Visibility Front door warning light Windscreen and rear window heater Fig. 47 Front door: Warning light The warning light is located in the door trim panel below  fig. The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out about Fig.
  • Page 59: Windshield Wiper And Wash System

    Lights and Visibility Windshield wiper and wash system Sun visors Windshield wiper You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash using the windscreen wiper lever. Fig. 49 Sun visor: Swivelling out/double sun visor You can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and ...
  • Page 60 Lights and Visibility Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depending on speed. – Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into sprung position , the wash The rain sensor automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper system sprays immediately, the windscreen wiper starts wiping a little later.
  • Page 61 Lights and Visibility Alternative park position of the rear window wiper Note   page 58, fig. 50 If the slower or the faster wiper setting is switched on Each time after switching off the engine for the second time, the wiper blade of the and the vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the lower wiper step is switched rear window wiper is tilted.
  • Page 62 Lights and Visibility Replacing wiper blades for the windscreen wipers Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left on the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is there- fore important to degrease the lips of the winscreen wiper blades after every pass through an automatic vehicle wash system.
  • Page 63: Rear-View Mirror

    Lights and Visibility – Fold the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen. Note  The same remarks apply here as for  page 61. Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair the automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
  • Page 64 Lights and Visibility Switching off operating control When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed). – Turn the rotary knob to position  Note Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror ...
  • Page 65: Seats And Stowage

    Seats and Stowage Seats and Stowage Front seats WARNING (continued)  Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except those Basic information provided for this purpose (e.g. child safety seat) - risk of accident! The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched to Adjusting the front seats the physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 66 Seats and Stowage The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully WARNING pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.  If you want to carry objects on the folded seat backrest, you will need to The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the disable the front passenger airbag ...
  • Page 67: Adjusting Front Seats Electrically

    Seats and Stowage Set the height of the seat cushion WARNING – Press the switch upwards or downwards.  The folding table must not be in the horizontal position while driving. This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. Adjust the angle of the seat cushion ...
  • Page 68 Seats and Stowage Storing setting Emergency Off You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of the driver seat. Note  For safety reasons, it is not possible to store this position if the inclination angle of the seat backrest is more than 102°...
  • Page 69: Head Restraints

    Seats and Stowage  Head restraints After the successful assignment, the turn signal lights flash and an audible signal will sound as a confirmation. The setting is stored with the memory button which you have selected. Retrieving settings of the seat and mirrors You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory buttons or with the remote control.
  • Page 70: Middle Rear Head Restraint

    Seats and Stowage WARNING WARNING (continued)   The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of protection for the occupants in the event of an accident. injury! ...
  • Page 71 Seats and Stowage Adjusting the seat backrest – Fold the middle rear seat backrest forwards in the same way, then pull once more on the lever  fig. 63 and press the seat backrest downwards until it is heard to lock into a lower position. –...
  • Page 72 Seats and Stowage Unlocking and removing seats Move seats into the initial position – Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks in direction of arrow  page 70, fig. – Remove the seat by way of the carrying handles on the seat cushion ...
  • Page 73 Seats and Stowage Folding table on the middle seat backrest Seat heating of the front seats Fig. 69 Dash panel: Regulator for front Fig. 68 Rear seats: Armrest seat heating – The middle seat backrest can be folded  page 70, “Folding rear seats You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front seats.
  • Page 74: Pedals

    Seats and Stowage  Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or the fixing net  page 74. Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects – are fastened or stored on them, for example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
  • Page 75 Seats and Stowage Vehicles of category N1 Folding hooks On vehicles of the category N1, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the load.
  • Page 76 Seats and Stowage Move the hook into another position WARNING – Fold up the hook in direction of arrow  page 74, fig. 72 until an angle of  The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with approx.
  • Page 77 Seats and Stowage Install the static separation net behind the rear seats – Fold the slackened front part of the luggage compartment cover over the head restraints of the rear seats. – Remove the luggage compartment cover  page 75. –...
  • Page 78: Variable Loading Floor In The Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Stowage Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment WARNING Pay attention when installing the variable loading floor that the carrier rails and Remove variable loading floor the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk. Note If the variable loading floor is installed, no flexible storage compartment can be installed.
  • Page 79: Variable Loading Floor With Spare Wheel

    Seats and Stowage Removeable storage box WARNING Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk. Variable loading floor with spare wheel Use variable loading floor Fig. 79 Luggage compartment: Storage The storage box is housed under the variable loading floor.
  • Page 80: Cup Holder

    Seats and Stowage Cup holder Caution  Only use roof racks approved by Škoda. Cup holder in front centre console  If you use other roof rack systems or if the roof bars are not properly fitted, then any damage which may result to your car is not covered by the warranty agree- ments.
  • Page 81: Note Holder

    Seats and Stowage Note holder Cup holder in rear centre console Fig. 82 Centre console at rear: Cup holder Fig. 83 Windscreen: Note holder – Press on the panel in the area  fig. 82 - the cup holder comes out. The parking ticket holder is designed e.g.
  • Page 82 Seats and Stowage Replacing ashtray Rear ashtray - high centre console – Insert the ashtray vertically. WARNING Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire! Rear ashtray - low centre console Fig. 86 High centre console: Rear ashtray Opening ashtray ...
  • Page 83: Cigarette Lighter, Power Sockets

    Seats and Stowage Cigarette lighter, power sockets Caution Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket. Cigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec- Note trical appliances.  Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining! ...
  • Page 84: Overview

    Seats and Stowage Overview Storage compartment on the front passenger side You will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:  page 83 Storage compartment on the front passenger side Storage compartment on the dash panel  page 84 ...
  • Page 85: Cooling Of Storage Compartment On Front Passenger 35 Side

    Seats and Stowage Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger Storage compartment on the dash panel side The compartment is fitted with an isolatable entry for cooled air. Fig. 91 Dash panel: Storage compart- ment Fig. 90 Storage compartment: Using –...
  • Page 86: Stowage Compartment For Spectacles

    Seats and Stowage Storage compartment in the front and rear doors The storage compartment without cover in the centre console is foreseen for storage of small objects. WARNING The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! Stowage compartment for spectacles Fig.
  • Page 87: Front Seat Armrest With Storage Compartment

    Seats and Stowage Closing air inlet Caution – Push the lock as far as the stop downwards. The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg. in weight. On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the storage compartment is equipped with a lockable inlet for thermally treated (warmed-up) air.
  • Page 88: Storage Compartments In The Luggage Compartment

    Seats and Stowage Flexible storage compartment WARNING The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire! Caution The storage compartment in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (otherwise it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
  • Page 89: Removeable Through-Loading Bag

    Seats and Stowage Removeable through-loading bag WARNING  The removeable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting After placing the skis into the removeable through-loading bag, you must skis. secure it with the securing belt  The securing belt must hold the skis tight. ...
  • Page 90: Heating And Air Conditioning System

    Heating and air conditioning system Heating and air conditioning system Introduction which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replace- ment of compressor).  Please refer to the information regarding the recirculated air mode for heating Description and information ...
  • Page 91: Air Outlet Vents

    Heating and air conditioning system Air outlet vents Close air outlet vents 3 and 4 – Turn the horizontal wheel into the end position (to the left). Close air outlet vents 6 – Turn the vertical wheel into the end position. Change air flow of air outlet vents 3 and 4 –...
  • Page 92: Heating

    Heating and air conditioning system Heating Rear window heater – Press button . Further information  page 57, “Windscreen and rear window Using the system heater”. The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and Auxiliary heating warms it as required.
  • Page 93 Heating and air conditioning system Set heating Recommended basic settings of heating controls for: Setting of the control dial Set-up Air outlet vents 4 Button Defrosting the windscreen and side To the right up to the Open and align with the side win- ...
  • Page 94: Air Conditioning System (Manual Air Conditioning System)

    Heating and air conditioning system Recirculated air mode  fig. 104 The cooling only operates if button is pressed, and the following conditions are met: In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle  engine running, and then fed back into the interior.
  • Page 95 Heating and air conditioning system Controlling blower – Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the blower on. – Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off. –...
  • Page 96 Heating and air conditioning system Setting air conditioning system Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning system for the respective operating modes: Setting of the control dial Button Set-up Air outlet vents 4 Defrost windscreen and side Is activated auto- Desired tempera- Open and align with the side...
  • Page 97: Climatronic (Automatic Air Conditioning)

    Heating and air conditioning system Recirculated air mode Description of Climatronic system The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met: In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle  engine running, and then fed back into the interior. ...
  • Page 98 Heating and air conditioning system Overview of the control elements Switching cooling on and off Setting of the temperature for the right side, operation of the seat heating of The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature for the the right front seat left and right side.
  • Page 99: Setting Temperature

    Heating and air conditioning system – When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The ants decreases to the normal level, the air distribution control is automatically warning light in the button goes out. Only the function of the ventilation switched off so that fresh air can be guided into the vehicle interior.
  • Page 100: Auxiliary Heating (Auxiliary Heating And Ventilation)

    Heating and air conditioning system Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) Controlling blower There are a total of seven blower stages available. Description and important information The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) heats or interior temperature.
  • Page 101 Heating and air conditioning system quantity of fuel is present in the fuel tank, the function of the auxiliary heating is The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) can be switched on or off blocked. directly with the button on the air conditioning system, Climatronic- or heating ...
  • Page 102 Heating and air conditioning system Radio remote control An empty position can be found between Sunday and Monday when selecting the day. If this empty position is selected, the activation is performed without taking The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) can be into account the day.
  • Page 103 Heating and air conditioning system Display warning light Importance The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g Quickly flashes green for 2 seconds. because the tank is nearly empty or there is a fault in the auxiliary heating. Flashes red for 2 seconds. The switch off signal was not received.
  • Page 104: Starting-Off And Driving

    Starting-off and Driving Starting-off and Driving Setting steering wheel position WARNING (continued)  When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g.
  • Page 105: Starting The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving Starting the engine Applies to all models: Position General To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
  • Page 106: Switching Off The Engine

    Starting-off and Driving You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating Caution period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.   The starter may only be operated (ignition key position ), if the engine is not You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light ...
  • Page 107: Shifting (Manual Gearbox)

    Starting-off and Driving Handbrake switch on again after some time if the coolant temperature rises because of an accumulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine compart- ment is additionally heated by strong sunlight. ...
  • Page 108: Rear Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving parking aid is active, see the owner's manual for the radio or radio navigation Caution system. This makes it easier to hear the parking aid. After the car has come to a stop, always first of all apply the handbrake firmly before Activating then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever into position P (automatic gearbox).
  • Page 109: Front And Rear Parking Aid

    Starting-off and Driving Front and rear parking aid Activating The parking aid is activated when the reverse gear is engaged and the ignition is The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles in front and behind switched on or by pressing the button ...
  • Page 110: Park Assist

    Starting-off and Driving  Park Assist You should satisfy yourself before parking that there is no small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front or behind your vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the sensors. Description and important information ...
  • Page 111 Starting-off and Driving Switch on display of the park assist in the information display Parking with the help of the park assist and concluding the parking procedure Fig. 114 Switching on the park assist/information display: Finding a suitable parking space Fig.
  • Page 112 Starting-off and Driving – Observe the surroundings and reverse carefully at a maximum speed of 7 km/h Driver steering intervention: Please take over steering! with the help of the pedal. The parking procedure is ended through driver intervention. – In the event that the parking procedure cannot be carried out in one go, proceed Park Assist finished.
  • Page 113: Cruise Control System (Ccs)

    Starting-off and Driving Storing a speed ASR intervention! Please take over steering! Parking procedure is ended through the intervention of the TCS. Park Assist: Stationary time not sufficient. The stationary time of the vehicle was less than 1 second. Park Assist: Speed too low. After the ignition is switched on, the vehicle must exceed the speed of 10 km/h at least once.
  • Page 114: Start-Stop

    Starting-off and Driving Changing a stored speed WARNING You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that accelerator. moment before resuming the stored speed. Faster Switching off the cruise control system completely –...
  • Page 115 Starting-off and Driving Switching the “START-STOP” system on and off Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase)  page 113, You can switch the “START STOP” system on/off by pressing the button The clutch is pressed. fig. 118. The max./min. temperature is set. When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.
  • Page 116 Starting-off and Driving Caution If the “START-STOP” system is used at very high outside temperatures over a very long period of time, the vehicle battery can be damaged. Note  Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal temper- ature of the vehicle battery even after several hours.
  • Page 117: Automatic Gearbox Dsg

    Automatic gearbox DSG Automatic gearbox DSG Automatic gearbox DSG cluster display:  P/N. At temperatures below -10 °C the engine can only be started in the selector lever position P. It is sufficient to engage selector lever position P when parking on a flat surface. Information for driving with the automatic gearbox DSG When parking on a slope you should first apply the handbrake firmly and then move The abbreviation DSG means Direct shift gearbox (Direct shift...
  • Page 118 Automatic gearbox DSG of gearbox damage! You can continue the trip as soon as the warning light and the The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2 warning go out. seconds) in order to move the selector lever out of the position N into the position D or R, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicle travelling at less than 5 km/hour or on a stationary vehicle.
  • Page 119 Automatic gearbox DSG Selector lever lock WARNING Automatic selector lever lock  Please note that using the kickdown function can result in the driven wheels spinning on a smooth or slippery road surface - risk of skidding! With the ignition on, the selector lever is locked when it is in the positions P and N. You must first of all depress the brake pedal in order to move the selector lever out ...
  • Page 120 Automatic gearbox DSG Tiptronic Emergency programme The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually. An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the system. The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are func- tional faults in the gearbox electronics.
  • Page 121 Automatic gearbox DSG – Simultaneously press the shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever and shift the lever into the position N (if the selector lever is shifted again into the position P, it is once again blocked).
  • Page 122: Communication

    Communication Communication Multifunction steering wheel Operate radio and radio navigation system on the multifunction steering wheel Fig. 122 Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons The buttons for setting the basic functions of the factory-fitted radio and radio  fig. navigation system are located on the multifunction steering wheel 122.
  • Page 123 Communication Button Action Radio, traffic information CD/CD changer/MP3 Navigation press briefly Switch off/on tone/activation and deactivation of the voice control press button for a long switch off/on without function period of time  turn upwards Increase volume  turn downwards Decrease volume Changing to the next stored radio station Changing to the next stored traffic information...
  • Page 124: Universal Telephone Preinstallation Gsm Ii

    Communication Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II Mobile phones and two-way radio systems The installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle should be Introduction carried out by a specialist garage. Škoda Auto permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II is a built-in “hands-free system”, it with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power provides a voice operated convenience mode via the multifunction steering wheel...
  • Page 125 – Confirm the PIN (as standard 1234). – If the hands-free system announces (as standard Skoda UHV) on the display of the mobile phone, enter the PIN (as standard 1234) within 30 seconds and wait WARNING until the connection is established.
  • Page 126 Communication Operating telephone calls with the aid of the adapter. between the devices and mutual interferences with other devices. If your mobile phone is e.g. in a jacket pocket, this can lead to difficulties when establishing the ® Bluetooth connection with the hands-free system or the data transfer. Inserting the mobile phone and adapter Fig.
  • Page 127 Communication Operation of the telephone on the multifunction steering wheel The driver can set the basic functions of the telephone by simply operating the buttons located on the steering wheel so that he can concentrate on the traffic situation without being distracted as little as possible by operating the telephone ...
  • Page 128 Phone name - the possibility to change the name of the telephone unit (pre-set  Phone book SKODA UHV) In the menu point Phone book is the list of the loaded contacts from the telephone Settings memory and the SIM card of the mobile phone.
  • Page 129: Voice Control

    Communication  Voice control by briefly pressing the button on the adapter   by pressing the button on the multi-function steering wheel for a longer time. Dialogue If the system expects a voice command, you can end the dialogue yourself: On vehicles which are factory-fitted with the navigation system ...
  • Page 130: Music Playback Via Bluetooth

    Communication ® Music playback via Bluetooth Voice command Action After this command the system offers additional con- FURTHER OPTIONS The universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl makes it possible to play back music text-dependent commands. ® via Bluetooth from the devices such as MP3 player, mobile phone or notebook. ®...
  • Page 131 Communication CD change Note  Always guide the CD into the CD-case with the printed side pointing upwards.  Never push the CD with force into the CD-case as the insertion is performed automatically.  After loading a CD into the CD-changer, you must wait until the LED of the corre- sponding button lights up.
  • Page 132 Communication WARNING (continued)  Do not use the DVD player holder when the rear seat backrest or the rear seat is folded forward or has been removed completely. Note Follow the instructions given in the operating instructions of the DVD player/DVD player holder.
  • Page 133 Communication...
  • Page 134: Safety

    Passive Safety Safety Passive Safety  Basic information front airbag for the driver and front passenger,  driver's knee airbag,  front side airbags, Driving the safe way  rear side airbags, Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situa- ...
  • Page 135: Correct Seated Position

    Passive Safety  Correct seated position Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.  Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.  Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match Correct seated position for the driver their body size.
  • Page 136 Passive Safety Electrical front passenger seat adjustment  page 66, “Adjusting front seats elec- WARNING trically”.  The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be WARNING correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your ...
  • Page 137 Passive Safety  occupy the luggage compartment. WARNING (continued) exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the brake or WARNING in the event of an accident. If the head airbag is deployed and when adopting an ...
  • Page 138: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Seat belts Why seat belts? WARNING (continued)  Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the only way of ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child  page 139, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”. ...
  • Page 139: Important Safety Information Regarding The Use Of Seat Belts

    Seat belts The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the WARNING (continued) speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy four times.  Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jacket) The common opinion that it is possible to support your body in a minor accident with do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of the seat your hands, is incorrect.
  • Page 140: How Are Seat Belts Correctly Fastened

    Seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? WARNING (continued)  The lap part of the belt should be positioned as low as possible at the pelvis Fastening three-point seat belts of an expectant mother in order to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower Fasten your seat belt before starting! abdomen ...
  • Page 141 Seat belts – Pull on the seat belt to check that both lock tongues are reliably engaged in the Note locks. It is also possible to adapt the routing of the belt webbing at the front seats by – The belt tongues for the rear middle seat are shaped differently so that they adjusting the height of the seat.
  • Page 142 Seat belts WARNING (continued)  The protective function of the system is only adequate for a single accident. If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace the entire system.  The seller must pass on this Owner's manual to the buyer upon purchase of the vehicle.
  • Page 143: Airbag System

    Airbag system Airbag system Description of the airbag system WARNING  To enable the occupants of a vehicle to be protected with the greatest General information on the airbag system possible effect when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be  page 134, “Correct seated position”...
  • Page 144: Front Airbags

    Airbag system Front airbags The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, rear- end collisions, tilting of the vehicle and vehicle rollover. Description of the front airbags Deployment factors It is not possible to state globally which deployment conditions apply to the airbag The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belt! system in every situation as the circumstances which exist in the case of accidents vary greatly.
  • Page 145 Airbag system Function of the front airbags Important safety information regarding the front airbag system Risk of injury to the head and chest area is reduced by fully inflated Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of airbags.
  • Page 146: Driver's Knee Airbag

    Airbag system You should therefore always fasten the seat belts, not only because this is required WARNING (continued) by law, but also for safety reasons and for your own protection  page 137, “Why seat belts?”. attached to the covers of the airbag modules or be located within the immediate area.
  • Page 147: Side Airbags

    Airbag system Side airbags Function of the side airbags Risk of injury to the upper part of the body is reduced by fully inflated Description of side airbags side airbags. The side airbag together with the head airbag offers enhanced occupant protection in the event of a side collision.
  • Page 148: Head Airbags

    Airbag system WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued)  this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passenger if the front passenger airbag is deployed. When transporting a child on the front seats must only be of the type expressly authorized by Škoda Auto.
  • Page 149 Airbag system Apart from their normal protective function, a further task of the seat belts is to also The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed in order to be able hold the driver and the occupants in a correct seated position in the event of a side to offer that additional protection in the event of an accident.
  • Page 150: Deactivating An Airbag

    Airbag system If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment: WARNING (continued)  The warning light for the airbag system lights up for 4 seconds after switching being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated, parts of the acces- on the ignition and then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals.
  • Page 151 Airbag system – Check whether the airbag indicator light in the display      the middle of the dash panel lights up when the ignition is switched on  fig. 142 - right. Switching on an airbag –...
  • Page 152: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Transporting children safely What you should know about transporting children! Note National legal provisions, which deviate from the information contained in these An introduction to the subject operating instructions, take precedence over the information contained in the oper- ating instructions.
  • Page 153 Transporting children safely WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued)  on the front passenger seat, please comply with the appropriate national regu- It is important that the belt webbing is properly routed if the seat belts are lations regarding the use of child safety seats. to offer their maximum protection ...
  • Page 154: Child Seat

    Transporting children safely This applies particularly to children if they are not transported in accordance with Group Weight legal requirements.  page 154 0 - 10 kg The child is protected when seated in a child safety seat matching its age. Adequate room is available between the child and the deployment area of the side airbag and ...
  • Page 155 Transporting children safely Child seats of group 0/0+ Child safety seats in Group 1 Fig. 145 Child seat with padded table in Group 1 installed on rear seat bench Fig. 144 Child seats of group 0/0+ facing the direction of travel The optimal solution for babies of up to about 9 months old weighing up to 10 kg or Child seats in Group 1 are for babies and small children up to 4 years of age with a children up to about 18 months old weighing up to 13 kg is a child safety seat which...
  • Page 156 Transporting children safely Child safety seats in Group 2 Child safety seats in Group 3 Fig. 146 Child seat in Group 2 installed on Fig. 147 Child seat in Group 3 installed on the rear seat facing the direction of travel the rear seat facing the direction of travel For children up to about 7 years of age weighing between 15 and 25 kg the optimal For children of about 7 years of age weighing between 22 and 36 kg and of a height...
  • Page 157: Attaching A Child Seat Using The "Isofix" System

    Transporting children safely Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system WARNING  The locking eyes have just been developed for child safety seats which use the “ISOFIX” system. You should therefore never attach other child safety seats, seat belts or objects to the locking eyes - hazard! ...
  • Page 158 Transporting children safely WARNING  Attach the child seats with the “Top Tether” system only to the points  fig. provided for this purpose 149.  On no account should you equip your vehicle, e.g. mount screws or other anchorage points. ...
  • Page 159 Transporting children safely...
  • Page 160: Driving Tips

    Intelligent Technology Driving Tips Intelligent Technology Electronic stability programme (ESP) sensors: the rotational velocity of the vehicle about its vertical axis, the lateral acceleration of the vehicle, the braking pressure and the steering angle. The direction which the driver wishes to take is determined based on the steering General angle and the speed of the vehicle and is constantly compared with the actual behaviour of the vehicle.
  • Page 161 Intelligent Technology  Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combi- WARNING (continued) nation of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the ESP  page 211, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”. ...
  • Page 162: Brakes

    Intelligent Technology  The TCS operates in combination with the ABS  page 162, “Antilock brake system Changes to vehicle (e.g. on engine, on the brakes, on chassis or another combi- (ABS)”. The TCS will not function if a fault exists in the ABS system. nation of tyres and wheels) can influence the function of the TCS ...
  • Page 163: Brake Booster

    Intelligent Technology We recommend cleaning the brake discs by firmly applying the brakes at a fairly high Note speed if you do not make much use of the braking system or if surface corrosion is present  The brake light flashes automatically in case of an emergency braking at speeds greater than 60 km/h or with the intervention of the ABS, which lasts longer than Faults in the brake surface 1.5 seconds.
  • Page 164: Brake Assist

    Intelligent Technology Brake Assist Operating principle The brake pressure will be reduced on a wheel which is rotating at a speed which is too low for the speed of the vehicle and tending to lock. This control cycle is notice- During a severe brake application (e.g.
  • Page 165: Electromechanical Power Steering

    Intelligent Technology  page 31 and an acoustic signal sounds. The rolling circumference of the tyre can more you operate the accelerator pedal. If the vehicle does not start off within 2 seconds, it starts to roll back. change if: ...
  • Page 166: Diesel Particle Filter (Diesel Engine)

    Intelligent Technology The diesel particle filter filters the soot particles completely from the exhaust. The WARNING (continued) soot is collected in the diesel particle filter and burnt regularly. To assist this proce- dure, we recommend not to drive regularly over short distances. ...
  • Page 167 Intelligent Technology  Start-Off Assist  page 166, Operating principle  Downhill Drive Support  page 166, When depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the engine speed required for the  start-up procedure of the stationary vehicle is restricted. The overspeed trip unit is EDL Off-road ...
  • Page 168 Intelligent Technology It is however a requirement that the vehicle has sufficient grip on the soil. The Downhill Drive Support cannot properly fulfil its function on slushy soil due to phys- ical reasons (ice or mud). The Downhill Drive Support is deactivated when braking or accelerating or if the downhill gradient is less than 8 %.
  • Page 169: Driving And The Environment

    Driving and the Environment Driving and the Environment The first 1 500 kilometres and afterwards Caution All the speed and engine revolution figures apply only when the engine is at its A new engine normal operating temperature. Never rev up an engine which is cold, neither when the vehicle is stationary nor when driving in individual gears.
  • Page 170: Driving In An Economical And Environmentally Conscious Manner

    Driving and the Environment Driving in an economical and environmentally For vehicles with petrol engine only refuel with unleaded petrol  page 191, – “Fuel”. conscious manner – Never run the fuel tank completely empty. – Do not switch off the ignition while you are driving the vehicle. General Do not pour too much oil into the engine ...
  • Page 171 Driving and the Environment Shifting gears and saving energy Avoiding full throttle Shifting up early saves on fuel. Driving more slowly means saving fuel. Fig. 155 Fuel consumption in litres/100 Fig. 156 Fuel consumption in litres/100 km. and speed in km/h. km.
  • Page 172 Driving and the Environment Regular servicing Avoid driving short distances A poorly tuned engine uses an unnecessarily high amount of fuel. Short distances result in an above-average high fuel consumption. Having your vehicle serviced regularly at a specialist garge enables you to satisfy one of the requirements for economical motoring even before you set off on your journey.
  • Page 173: Environmental Compatibility

    Driving and the Environment No unnecessary ballast Design measures  Joints designed to be easily detached. Transporting ballast costs fuel.  Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system.  Improved purity of different classes of materials. The fact that every kilogram of extra weight increases your fuel consumption ...
  • Page 174: Motoring Abroad

    Driving and the Environment Avoiding damage to your vehicle Note Detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old cars is available from a When driving on poor roads and lanes or when driving over kerbstones, steep ramps Škoda Service Partner. etc., you must pay particular attention to ensuring that any low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as spoiler and exhaust, do not touch the ground and get damaged.
  • Page 175: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and the Environment WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued)  purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the traffic conditions permit Never choose a dangerous route and never take a risk which could jeop- this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy. ardize your safety and that of your passengers.
  • Page 176: Important Information

    Driving and the Environment Warning of a rollover Before driving off-road for the first time Vehicles of this type have a higher centre of gravity than ordinary vehicles. This Before driving off-road, we recommend that you take part in an Off-road driver increases the risk of vehicle rollover when driving on-road and off-road.
  • Page 177 Driving and the Environment Explanation of technical terms Ground clearance The distance between the road surface and the deepest point of the vehicle under- body. Ramp angle The angle indication determines the angle at which you can drive the vehicle over a ramp, at a slow speed, without the underbody of the vehicle touching the ramp edge.
  • Page 178 Driving and the Environment Safe off-road driving Off-road driving  Adopt a correct seated position and always fasten the seat belt correctly. Make sure Never be alone when driving off-road and be prepared to encounter unexpected that your front passenger and your passengers seated on the rear seats always situations.
  • Page 179 Driving and the Environment  When negotiating a steep downhill section or a steep uphill section, always shift Caution into the 1st or 2nd gear.   Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! The vehicle can be severely On a soft or slippery ground, you must drive at the appropriate speed and you damaged and become disabled once it touches the ground.
  • Page 180 Driving and the Environment Driving over steep terrain Caution  On no account drive over large objects (such as pieces of rock or tree stumps), Driving uphill and downhill neither in the middle nor on one side. When driving over objects which are larger –...
  • Page 181 Driving and the Environment – If it is feasible and safe, drive straight down (maximum gradient). Check before driving in a tilted position, whether there is a different and safer route. If you have to drive in a tilted position, then the ground should be as firm and even –...
  • Page 182 Driving and the Environment Caution WARNING (continued)  If you drive into the trench at a right angle, the front wheels will sink into the trench. If the vehicle is stationary on a hillside with a too great angle of lateral incli- There is also the danger that the underbody of the vehicle touches the ground and nation, avoid sudden and uncontrolled movements in the vehicle.
  • Page 183 Driving and the Environment Stuck vehicle After driving off-road If you can no longer drive on ... Check the vehicle for damage after driving off-road - especially on the underside of the vehicle. – Carefully dig out all the wheels and make sure that no other parts of the vehicle Switch off the Off-road mode ...
  • Page 184: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Towing a trailer Towing a trailer (laden) trailer together. One should take this into account before driving up to higher altitudes. The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device Technical requirements are merely test data for the towing device The data relating to your vehicle, which is often less than this test data, can be found in your vehicle registration docu- Your vehicle is designed primarily for transporting persons and luggage.
  • Page 185 Towing a trailer Driving Tips The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating. Any increase in the cooling effect of the coolant fan through shifting down a gear – Do not, as far as possible, drive with your vehicle unladen and the trailer laden. and increasing the engine speed is not possible since the fan speed is independent of the engine speed.
  • Page 186: General Maintenance

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle General Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle  General Frequency of use,  The parking situation (garage, below trees etc.), Proper care retains the commercial value of your vehicle. ...
  • Page 187 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle If you have any particular attached parts fitted to your car - such as spoiler, roof rack system. It is not even permitted to wash your vehicle in certain areas except at such system, two-way radio aerial - it is best to first of all consult the operator of the car specific washing bays.
  • Page 188 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Polishing Plastic parts Polishing is only necessary if the paintwork of your vehicle has become unattractive External plastic parts are cleaned by normal washing. Plastic parts and synthetic and if it is no longer possible to achieve a gloss with wax preservers. leather can also be treated with special solvent-free plastic cleaning agents if a damp cloth is not sufficient.
  • Page 189 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Caution WARNING Never wipe the headlights dry and do not use any sharp objects for cleaning the One should remember when cleaning the wheels that moisture, ice and road salt plastic lenses, this may result in damage to the protective paintwork and conse- may adversely affect braking efficiency - risk of an accident! quently in formation of cracks on the headlight lenses, e.g.
  • Page 190: Care Of The Interior Of Vehicle

    Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle Severe soiling WARNING – Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth dipped in a mild soapy solution (2 spoon- Safety and environmental protection regulations should observed when using fuls of natural soap to 1 litre of water). petroleum cleaner to remove wax - a risk of fire! –...
  • Page 191 Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the vehicle breathe and keeps it supple and also provides moisture. It also creates surface protection.  Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months, remove fresh soiling each time this occurs.  Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe cream etc., as quickly as possible.
  • Page 192: Fuel

    Fuel Fuel Petrol On vehicles with prescribed unleaded petrol min. 95 RON, the use of petrol with a higher octane number than 95 RON does not result in a power increase or a lower fuel consumption. Unleaded petrol Prescribed fuel - unleaded petrol 98/95 RON Your vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol, which complies with the Use unleaded fuel with the octane rating 98 RON.
  • Page 193: Refuelling

    Fuel You can find information on refuelling  page 192, “Refuelling”. Caution It is not permitted to add the various fuel additives on the market, including petrol, Caution to diesel fuel in order to improve its flow properties.  Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel, which complies with the standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C 1590 in Refuelling Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).
  • Page 194 Fuel The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation pres- sures are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further infor- mation on fuel  page 191. The fuel tank has a capacity of about 60 litres.
  • Page 195: Inspecting And Replenishing

    Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting and Replenishing Engine compartment – Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the windscreen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork. Bonnet remote release  fig. 165 –...
  • Page 196 Inspecting and Replenishing with the general applicable rules of safety. The engine compartment of your car is WARNING (continued) a hazardous area   Please also comply with the warning instructions stated below when carrying out any essential work on the fuel system or on the electrical system: WARNING ...
  • Page 197: Engine Oil

    Inspecting and Replenishing Coolant expansion bottle ........–...
  • Page 198: Cooling System

    Inspecting and Replenishing Replenishing engine oil Caution You must not pour any additives into the engine oil - risk of engine damage! Inspecting the engine oil level  page 196. – Damage, which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty. –...
  • Page 199 Inspecting and Replenishing Inspecting the coolant level Coolant The cooling system is factory-filled with coolant (purple in colour), which complies with the specification TL-VW 774 G. When refilling, we only recommend you use the same antifreeze described on the antifreeze expansion tank. Please contact an authorised Škoda Service Partner if you have any questions regarding the coolant or if you wish to fill up with a different coolant.
  • Page 200 Inspecting and Replenishing Caution Caution One should contact a specialist garage as soon as possible if the source of over- Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the condi- heating itself cannot be determined and removed, since there may be grave tions prevailing to top up with coolant.
  • Page 201: Brake Fluid

    Inspecting and Replenishing Brake fluid Replacing brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the Inspecting the brake fluid level surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake system.
  • Page 202 Inspecting and Replenishing with the warning instructions  stated below and with the general applicable Caution rules of safety.  You must only disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched off, otherwise the electrical system (electronic components) of the vehicle may be damaged. When WARNING disconnecting the battery from the electrical system of the vehicle, first disconnect ...
  • Page 203  fig. 170 left or in a polyester cover - right.  The battery electrolyte level is periodically checked by an authorised Skoda – Open the battery cover in direction of arrow or press the interlock on the side Service Partner as part of the Inspection Service.
  • Page 204 Inspecting and Replenishing Charging the battery WARNING (continued) A properly charged battery is essential for reliably starting the  Never charge a battery which has a too low electrolyte level - risk of explo- engine. sion and caustic burns. – Read the warning notes ...
  • Page 205: Windshield Washer System

    Inspecting and Replenishing not be more than 15 %. Please note, however, that the antifreeze protection at this Caution concentration is only adequate down to -5 °C. Vehicles with a “START-STOP” system are fitted with a special battery type which allows the battery control unit to check the energy level for recurring engine start.
  • Page 206: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres Wheels and Tyres Wheels WARNING  New tyres during the first approximately 500 km do not offer optimal grip General information and should therefore be run appropriately - risk of accident!   Never drive with damaged tyres - risk of accident! New tyres do not offer optimal grip at first.
  • Page 207 Wheels and Tyres Wear indicators The tyre pressure should be at the highest pressure specified for your vehicle at all times. Always check the inflation pressure of tyres when cold. Do not reduce the higher pressure of warm tyres. Adapt the inflation pressure of the tyres accordingly if your vehicle is carrying a significantly higher payload.
  • Page 208 Wheels and Tyres Changing wheels around The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle are indicated in your vehicle documents. Approval and licensing may differ according to the legisla- tion prevailing in individual countries. Proper knowledge of the tyre data makes it easier for you to select the correct type of tyre.
  • Page 209 Wheels and Tyres ture and when adopting an appropriately cautious style of driving. It should be The authorised Škoda Service Partners are instructed in the technical possibilities replaced as quickly as possible by a normal wheel. which exist regarding converting or retrofitting tyres, wheels and wheel trims. WARNING WARNING ...
  • Page 210: Unidirectional Tyres

    Wheels and Tyres Snow chains You can fit winter tyres of a lower speed category to your vehicle provided that you also do not drive faster than the permissible maximum speed for such tyres, even if the possible maximum speed of your vehicle is higher. The corresponding tyre cate- When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the gory can damage the tyres when exceeding the permissible maximum speed.
  • Page 211 Wheels and Tyres When fitting snow chains on the front and rear axle at the same time, the maximum speed is limited to 50 km/h. Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm. Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains. Observe the different national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains and the maximum vehicle speed with snow chains.
  • Page 212: Accessories, Changes And Replacement Of Parts

    General Note  Škoda Genuine Accessories and Skoda original parts can be bought from author- Škoda vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi- ised Škoda Service Partners who also professionally undertake the assembly of neering. Thus one should not change the condition in which the vehicle was deliv- parts which were purchased there.
  • Page 213 Accessories, changes and replacement of parts...
  • Page 214: Breakdown Assistance

    Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Space for first-aid box and warning triangle WARNING If the fire extinguisher is not correctly attached, in case of sudden manoeuvres or an accident it can be “thrown” through the interior compartment and cause injuries.
  • Page 215: Spare Wheel

    Breakdown assistance  Tyre repair kit One should check the inflation pressure in the spare wheel (at best when generally  checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap  page 205) to Wire clamps for removing the full wheel trims, ensure that the spare wheel is always ready to use.
  • Page 216 Breakdown assistance  When fitting on unidirectional tyres, ensure that the tyres rotate in the correct WARNING (continued) direction  page 205. distance from your vehicle. Comply with the national legal regulations. In this way you are protecting not only yourself but also other road users. Subsequent steps ...
  • Page 217 Breakdown assistance Installing Wheel trim caps – First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve opening provided. Then press the full wheel trim into the wheel in such a way that its entire circumference locks correctly in place. Caution ...
  • Page 218 Breakdown assistance Tightening wheel bolts – Turn the lifting jack up further until the wheel is just clear of the ground. – Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt Ground below the lifting jack which is soft and slippery can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
  • Page 219: Tyre Repair Kit

    Breakdown assistance  – Reinstall the full wheel trim/wheel cap after removing the adapter or place the with tears or punctures greater than 4 mm in size,  cap onto the safety wheel bolt. to repair damage to the tyre wall, ...
  • Page 220 Breakdown assistance Components of the tyre repair kit – Have all the occupants get out. While changing a wheel, the occupants of the vehicle should not stand on the road (instead of behind a crash barrier). – Switch off the engine and engage 1st gear or if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox, position the selector lever into position P.
  • Page 221: Jump-Starting

    Breakdown assistance into 12 Volt socket  page 82. Check after driving for 10 minutes – Plug the connector – Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving 10 minutes. –...
  • Page 222 Breakdown assistance – Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected firmly to the WARNING (continued) engine block, or to the engine block itself.  Please pay attention to the warning instructions relating to working in the engine compartment ...
  • Page 223: Towing The Vehicle

    Breakdown assistance Jump-starting on vehicles with the “START-STOP” system The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h. Driver of the towed vehicle – Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked and you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight flasher, the windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system.
  • Page 224 Breakdown assistance  Rear towing eye When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which relate to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed.  The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.
  • Page 225: Fuses And Light Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs Fuses and light bulbs Electric fuses Colour coding of fuses Colour Maximum amperage Replacing fuses light brown Defect fuses must be replaced. brown blue yellow white green orange Fig. 189 Fuse cover: left side of the dash panel Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
  • Page 226 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse cover in engine compartment Fuse assignment in engine compartment The fuse box in the engine compartment exists in two different versions. You can determine which version your vehicle is fitted with after removing the fuse cover at the location of the fuses. Fig.
  • Page 227 Fuses and light bulbs Fuse assignment in the dash panel Power consumer Central control unit, right main headlight, right rear light unit Horn Amplifier for digital sound processor Front window wiper Control valve for fuel pressure Lambda probe Fig. 192 Schematic representation of the Clutch pedal switch, brake pedal switch fuse carrier in the dash panel Coolant pump...
  • Page 228: Bulbs

    Fuses and light bulbs For power consumers, e.g. the car stereo, which can be operated with the ignition Power consumer switched off as long as the ignition key is not withdrawn. Light switch Electrically adjustable seats are protected by automatic circuit breakers, which switch on again automatically after a few seconds after the overload has been Heated windscreen washer nozzles eliminated.
  • Page 229 Fuses and light bulbs WARNING (continued) Front headlight Halogen headlight Xenon headlight  Low beam Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional knowledge is required - danger to life! Main beam Parking lights W5W BL Caution Daylight driving lights P13W Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amount of...
  • Page 230 (halogen headlight), we recommend to remove first of all the connector of the bulb for the low beam light.  We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb. Main beam light and low beam light Fig.
  • Page 231 Fuses and light bulbs Fog lights – Unplug plug – Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture by turning in direction of arrow and insert a new one in the reverse procedure. – Insert the protective cap. Rear light unit Fig.
  • Page 232 Fuses and light bulbs Changing light bulbs in the rear light unit Licence plate light Fig. 201 Licence plate light Fig. 200 Remove the middle part of the light/rear light unit: Fitting position of the bulbs – Unscrew the glass cover of the light ...
  • Page 233 Fuses and light bulbs...
  • Page 234: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical data Technical Data General information Performances The details given in the official vehicle registration documents always take prece- The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle equipment, e.g.
  • Page 235: Identification Details

    Technical Data Permissible gross weight Vehicle identification number (VIN) The permissible overall weight of the vehicle/trailer combination when the The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the vehicle is being operated with a trailer engine compartment on the right hand shock absorber dome. This number is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen.
  • Page 236: Dimensions

    Technical Data Dimensions Dimensions (mm) Length 4223 Width 1793 Width including exterior mirror 1956 Height 1691 Clearance 180 (155 Wheel base 2578 Track gauge front/rear 1541/1537 GreenLine Other information Angle (in degree) Front embankment angle Rear embankment angle 26.7 Ramp angle 19.4 1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - M6 24/45...
  • Page 237: Engine Oil Specifications

    Technical Data Engine oil specifications Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2) Petrol engines Specification Content The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with precise specifications. 1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5 VW 502 00 1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI - EU5 VW 501 01, VW 502 00 The engine of your vehicle has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil which you...
  • Page 238: Engine 1.2 L/77 Kw Tsi - Eu5

    Technical Data Engine 1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 77/5000 175/1550-4100 4/1197 Performances Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 11.8 12.0 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban /8.0...
  • Page 239: Engine 1.4 L/90 Kw Tsi - Eu5

    Technical Data Engine 1.4 l/90 kW TSI - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 90/5000 200/1500-4000 4/1390 Performances Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 10.5 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban Non-urban...
  • Page 240 Technical Data Engine 1.8 ltr./118 kW TSI - EU2, EU5 (1.8 ltr./112 kW TSI - EU5) Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 4/1798 118/4500-6200 (112/4300 - 6200) 250/1500-4500 (250/1500 - 4200) 1.8 ltr./112 kW TSI Performances M6 4x4 Maximum speed (km/h)
  • Page 241 Technical Data Engine 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 77/4400 250/1500-2500 4/1598 Performances Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 12.1 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban Non-urban...
  • Page 242 Technical Data Engine 2.0 l/81 kW TDI CR - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 250/1750-2500 81/4200 4/1968 M6 4x4 280/1750-2750 Performances M6 4x4 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 11.6 12.2 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO...
  • Page 243: Engine 2.0 L/103 Kw Tdi Cr - Eu4, Eu5

    Technical Data Engine 2.0 l/103 kW TDI CR - EU4, EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 103/4200 320/1750-2500 4/1968 Performances M6 4x4 DQ6 4x4 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) 10.2 Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km)
  • Page 244: Engine 2.0 L/125 Kw Tdi Cr - Eu5

    Technical Data Engine 2.0 l/125 kW TDI CR - EU5 Output (kW per rpm) Max. torque (Nm per rpm) Number of cylinders/Displacement (cm 125/4200 350/1750-2500 4/1968 Performances M6 4x4 Maximum speed (km/h) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s) Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) and CO (in g/km) Urban Non-urban...
  • Page 245 Technical Data...
  • Page 246: Index

    Index Index Selector lever-emergency unlocking ..119 Tiptronic ....... . . 119 Automatic gearbox DSG .
  • Page 247 Index Cockpit Diesel particle filter ......165 ESP ........159 General view .
  • Page 248 Index General view Interior mirror ....... 62 Luggage compartment - variable loading floor 77, 78 Cockpit .
  • Page 249 Index Recharge battery ......203 Shifting ........106 Recommendation for changing gears .
  • Page 250 Index Traction control system (TCS) Washing ........185 Warning light .
  • Page 251 Notes...
  • Page 252 Notes Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data...
  • Page 253 Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust Reprinting, reproduction or translation, either in whole or in part, is not permitted that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and without the written consent of Škoda Auto.
  • Page 254 Minimisation of fuel consumption and CO emissions Recyclability – Start-stop system* – All models currently in production homologized in comformity with the requirements for recyclability – Recovery* (EU Directive 2005/64/EC) – Indication of recommended gear* – Use of recyclable, environmentally-friendly materials –...
  • Page 255 Index to find out more. Please also refer to all the texts identified with a in this Owner's Manual. Make your contribution - for the sake of the environment. www.skoda-auto.com Návod k obsluze Yeti anglicky 05.11 S90.5610.04.20 5L0 012 003 DP...

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