Skoda 2011 Yeti Owner's Manual page 180

Caution
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On no account drive over large objects (such as pieces of rock or tree stumps),
neither in the middle nor on one side. When driving over objects which are larger
than the ground clearance, the chassis and its components can get damaged. Your
vehicle could break down far away from any assistance.
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Even objects that are smaller than the existing ground clearance can come into
contact with the underbody of the vehicle and can lead to damage or failure of the
vehicle. This applies especially when there is a hollow or soft ground in front or
behind the object or if you drive too fast over the object and thus the vehicle is
deflected.
For the sake of the environment
Leaking engine oil and brake fluid pollute the environment and contaminate the
bodies of water. The disposal e.g. of engine oil soaked soil can be costly.
Crossing bodies of water
Particular attention is required when driving through bodies of water  page 173.
Driving through snow-covered terrain
– Before you drive through snow-covered terrain, mount snow chains on the front
wheels or on the rear wheels  page 209, "Snow chains" in order to achieve the
best possible traction.
Switch on the Off-road mode  page 165.
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Even harmless looking sections of terrain can be dangerous. This applies in partic-
ular for sections where no ruts or other tracks are visible.
WARNING
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Driving through snow-covered terrain poses special dangers. Never choose
a dangerous route and never take a risk which could jeopardize your safety and
that of your passengers. If you cannot go on or if you doubt the safety of the
route, turn back and choose another way.
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Potholes, troughs, trenches, precipices, sheets of ice or other obstructions
are often completely or partially obscured by snow.
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The hidden dangers of snow can cause an accident, serious injuries or your
vehicle to break down under extreme weather conditions.
Using the system Safety
Driving over steep terrain
Driving uphill and downhill
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Driving Tips General Maintenance
Stop the vehicle before driving uphill or downhill, exit the vehicle and explore
the situation.
Walk a stretch and check the firmness of the soil and look for obstructions or
other hidden dangers.
Check how the route continues beyond the slope.
Switch on the Off-road mode  page 165.
Drive slowly and steadily straight uphill or downhill.
Do not stop the vehicle on a hillside or attempt to turn around.
You must prevent the engine from cutting out.
Check before driving over a hilltop, how it continues on the other side. If you
drive up a steep hill, the vehicle faces the sky and you cannot see what is directly
in front of the vehicle.
Switch on the Off-road mode  page 165.
Do not shift gears or release the clutch during the climbing phase.
Depress the accelerator only as much as is necessary in order to handle the
slope.
Never attempt to make a turn with the vehicle on a hillside.
If the engine cuts out, press the foot brake and restart the engine.
Engage the reverse gear and carefully drive backwards in your own tracks.
Press the foot brake in order to maintain a constant speed.
Switch on the Off-road mode  page 165.
Shift into first gear or select the first driving stage, while in the Tiptronic mode,
to drive downhill on steep hillsides in order to use the Downhill Drive Support to
its maximum.
Press the foot brake gently, so you do not lose the control over your vehicle.
Breakdown assistance
Driving and the Environment
Technical data
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