Skoda 2011 Yeti Owner's Manual page 177

176 Driving and the Environment
Explanation of technical terms
Fig. 159 Embankment angle/slope angle
Fig. 160 Ground clearance/ramp angle
The technical data  page 235, "Angle (in degree)" refer to ideal conditions. These
values may differ depending on the load and composition of the soil and the envi-
ronment. The driver is responsible to decide whether a vehicle can overcome a
certain situation.
Embankment angle (front and rear)
Transition from the horizontal plane to an upward slope or from a downward slope
back to the plane. The angle indication determines the angle at which you can drive
the vehicle down the embankment, at a slow speed, without the bumper or the
underbody of the vehicle touching the ground.
A
Slope angle
B
The difference of altitude (upward slope) which is overcome on a stretch of road of
100 m, is indicated in percentage or degrees, i.e the gradiant at which the vehicle
can climb a hill on its own (among other things, depending on the road surface and
the engine power).
A
A
A
Ground clearance
C
The distance between the road surface and the deepest point of the vehicle under-
body.
Ramp angle A
D
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.
WARNING
When exceeding the maximum value given in the table  page 235, "Angle (in
degree)", this can result in serious injuries and/or vehicle damage. All of the data
was determined on flat, firm and non-slip road surfaces as well as under dry
weather conditions. There are no ideal off-road conditions. Therefore, never
completely go according to the maximum values, but always leave a safety
margin.
Useful utensils
Many items can be very useful when driving off-road, for example:

compass and maps,

torch and spare batteries,

mobile phone or CB radio,

tow bar or tow rope with sufficient tear strength,

electrically driven tyre pump for connecting to the 12-volt power outlet of the
vehicle,

a blanket and rubber boots,

snow chains,

a timber plank which is approximately 4 cm thick and about 1 metre long can be
used as a traction aid when the vehicle is stuck or as a base for the lifting jack,

additional tools and a folding yardstick or a measuring tape,

spare wheel and tyre repair kit,

shovel.