Skoda YETI - 11-2009 Owner's Manual page 186

– Switch on the Off-road mode ⇒ page 170.
– Drive at walking speed over rocky passages.
– If it is not possible to drive around a stone, gently drive onto the stone with one of
the front wheels and then drive over it slowly.
WARNING
Observe the important guidelines ⇒ 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 179.
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 219, "Snow chains" in order to achieve the
best possible traction.
– Switch on the Off-road mode ⇒ page 170.
Using the system Safety
Even harmless looking sections of terrain can be dangerous. This applies in particular
for sections where no ruts or other tracks are visible.
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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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are often completely or partially obscured by snow.
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vehicle to break down under extreme weather conditions.
Driving over steep terrain
Driving uphill and downhill
– Stop the vehicle before driving uphill or downhill, exit the vehicle and explore the
– Walk a stretch and check the firmness of the soil and look for obstructions or other
– Check how the route continues beyond the slope.
– Switch on the Off-road mode ⇒ page 170.
– 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.
Driving uphill
– Check before driving over a hilltop, how it continues on the other side. If you drive
– Switch on the Off-road mode ⇒ page 170.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
WARNING
Driving through snow-covered terrain poses special dangers. Never choose
Potholes, troughs, trenches, precipices, sheets of ice or other obstructions
The hidden dangers of snow can cause an accident, serious injuries or your
situation.
hidden dangers.
up a steep hill, the vehicle faces the sky and you cannot see what is directly in front
of the vehicle.
Breakdown assistance
Driving and the Environment
Technical Data
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