Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual page 175

WARNING
Observe the important guidelines ⇒ p age 168.
CAUTION
● 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.
● Even objects that are smaller than the existing ground clearance can come in-
to 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 ⇒ p age 167.
Driving through snow-covered terrain
– Before you drive through snow-covered terrain, mount snow chains on the
front wheels or on the rear wheels ⇒ p age 205, Snow chains in order to ach-
ieve the best possible traction.
Switch on the Off-road mode ⇒ p age 160.
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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.
Using the system Safety
● 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.
● Potholes, troughs, trenches, precipices, sheets of ice or other obstructions
are often completely or partially obscured by snow.
● The hidden dangers of snow can cause an accident, serious injuries or your
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 situation.
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Walk a stretch and check the firmness of the soil and look for obstructions or
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other hidden dangers.
Check how the route continues beyond the slope.
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Switch on the Off-road mode ⇒ p age 160.
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– 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.
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Driving uphill
– 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 di-
rectly in front of the vehicle.
Switch on the Off-road mode ⇒ p age 160.
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Do not shift gears or release the clutch during the climbing phase.
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– Depress the accelerator only as much as is necessary in order to handle the
slope.
If you can go no further on a slope
Never attempt to make a turn with the vehicle on a hillside.
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If the engine cuts out, press the foot brake and restart the engine.
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Driving Tips General Maintenance
WARNING
Breakdown assistance
Driving and the environment
Technical data
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