Starting The Engine - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

100 Starting-off and Driving
- start engine
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Applies to all models:
Position 1
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel un-
til the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering
as a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible
theft of your vehicle ⇒
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Position
2
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or
cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
Position
3
The engine is started in this position. At the same time, major electrical compo-
nents are switched off for short periods. The ignition key moves back into position
2 when one releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position
the engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter
being engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selec-
tor lever is in position P.
WARNING
● When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the
warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected
locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!
● Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a standstill (by applying the handbrake or moving the selector lever
into the position P). The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of acci-
dent!
● Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children might otherwise start the engine or switch on electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!

Starting the engine

General
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
Manual gearbox
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If you start the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, the engine does not
start and the following message appears in the Information display Depress
clutch! (Depress clutch!) or CLUTCH in the display of the instrument cluster.
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1 each time before starting
Automatic gearbox
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The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve
clearance compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
2 (ignition
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid ⇒ p age 216.
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Place the gearshift lever into neutral and put on the handbrake firmly before
starting the engine.
Engage the clutch pedal and keep it depressed until the engine starts.
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage
to the starter.
Place the gearshift lever into P or N before starting the engine, and apply the
handbrake firmly.
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage
to the starter.
WARNING
● Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust
gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon mon-
oxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
and death.
● Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
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