Important Information - Skoda 2011 Yeti Owner's Manual

Warning of a rollover
Vehicles of this type have a higher centre of gravity than ordinary vehicles. This
increases the risk of vehicle rollover when driving on-road and off-road. Therefore,
you must always pay attention to the safety information which is stated in the
Owner's Manual.
WARNING
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In the event of a vehicle rollover, an occupant of the vehicle who is not
wearing a seat belt is exposed to a clearly higher risk of injury compared to an
occupant who is wearing a seat belt.
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Luggage and other items, which are transported on the roof of the vehicle,
additionally raise the centre of gravity and thus increase the risk of a rollover.
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Avoid driving at an angle on a hillside  page 180.
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Observe the important guidelines  page 174.

Important information

Off-road driving is not suitable for everyone. Small children, expectant mothers and
elderly or physically disabled persons are particularly at risk if the ride is rough and
help is far away.
The first priority should always be safety.
Never overestimate your own capabilities and never underestimate the difficulties
of driving off-road.
We cannot discuss all the possible driving situations in this manual, because there
are so many types of terrains which may hide different risks and dangers. The exam-
ples listed in this manual are general rules for safe off-road driving. It is however not
possible to predict if these rules are valid for all the situations which may occur.
Before driving through unknown terrain, it is therefore important that you know
what lies ahead of you. This way you can estimate any possible danger in advance.
For the sake of the environment
When driving off-road, show respect and appreciation for the environment and its
preservation for future generations.
Using the system Safety
Before driving off-road for the first time
Before driving off-road, we recommend that you take part in an Off-road driver
training course. This is especially important if you have little or no experience of
driving off-road. In a driver training course, you learn how to use the vehicle in many
different off-road situations and how to handle the vehicle safely when driving
through rough terrain.
Driving off-road requires entirely different skills from the driver and a very different
behaviour than driving on the road. Your personal safety and that of your passen-
gers depend on you, your capabilities and your cautiousness.
Do not drive off-road where it is not suitable for your vehicle or where the demands
on you are too high. Although your vehicle can handle off-road driving, it is not
designed for travels with expedition characteristics.
Before each journey off-road, make sure that the vehicle is appropriately equipped
for the planned journey  page 176. The standard equipment of your vehicle may
not be sufficient for your journey. With the standard tyres you can drive with your
off-road vehicle through easy terrain, such as flat forest roads, meadows and fields.
Please note however, that driving the vehicle on a difficult, muddy and sandy
ground is restricted and that the traction of the standard tyres is reduced when
driving off-road. If you have planned prolonged or difficult off-road trips, we recom-
mend that you equip your vehicle with suitable off-road tyres.
Observe the important guidelines  page 174.
Rules of conduct for responsible off-road driving
Observe the valid national legal requirements when driving off-road.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
WARNING
Breakdown assistance
Driving and the Environment
Technical data
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