Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual page 39

Emission control system
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Read and observe on page 33 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
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makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
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Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
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Read and observe on page 33 first.
The warning light comes on after the ignition has been switched on. Once
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the light has gone out, the engine can be started immediately. There is a fault
in the glow plug system if the warning light
continuously.
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
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makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
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Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Control of the engine electronics (gasoline engine)
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Read and observe on page 33 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
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makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶
Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
does not come on or illuminates
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Diesel particle filter (diesel)
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Read and observe on page 33 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The
soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
illuminates – the filter is clogged with soot.
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To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light
4. Or 5. Gear engaged (Automatic gearbox: Position S).
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Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
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Engine speed between 1800-2500 rpm.
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If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light
the warning light begins to flash.
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Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING
Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
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rain and traffic conditions.
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
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fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials, such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or the like.
CAUTION
As long as the warning light
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increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.
Using diesel fuel with an increased sulphur content can considerably reduce
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the life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with a high sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
» , drive as follows for
goes out.
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extinguishes.
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does not go out and
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illuminates, one must take into account an
Instruments and Indicator Lights
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