Ignition Lock; Starting The Engine - Skoda 2009 Yeti Owner's Manual

Ignition lock

Petrol engines
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- ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
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- ignition switched on
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- start engine
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Diesel engines
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- interruption of fuel supply, ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can
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be locked.
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- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
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You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
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- start engine
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Applies to all models:
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Position
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To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until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
a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft
of your vehicle ⇒
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Position
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Using the system Safety
Fig. 144 Ignition lock posi-
tions
Driving Tips General Maintenance
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.
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Position
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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
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when one releases the key.
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The ignition key must be turned back into position
engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.
WARNING
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When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position
tion 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 unex-
pected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!
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Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the vehicle has come
to a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!
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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.
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Place the gearshift lever into neutral and put on the handbrake firmly before
starting the engine.
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The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the
starter then only has to crank the engine.
Breakdown assistance
Starting-off and Driving 121
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each time before starting the
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(igni-
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Technical Data