Driving; Starting-Off And Driving; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Driving

Starting-off and Driving

Starting and stopping the engine

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Electromechanical power steering
Electronic immobiliser
Ignition lock
Starting the engine
Switching off the engine
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
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vehicle is stationary!
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
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wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm
this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you – hazard!
The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked whilst driving so
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that the steering wheel cannot accidentally change position during the jour-
ney – risk of accident!
If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
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provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
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edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure the arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed.
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Driving
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» Fig. 101 on page 117. Not maintaining
WARNING (Continued)
When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position
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on page 118 (ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position
is indicated by the indicator lights coming on. If this is not the case, this could
result in unexpected locking of the steering wheel – risk of accident!
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
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to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise, the steering could
be blocked – risk of accident!
When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
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ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Children could otherwise
start the engine for example – risk of accident or injury!
Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
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haust gases from the engine contain substances such as odourless and col-
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ourless carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) – risk to life! Carbon monoxide can
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cause unconsciousness and death.
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Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
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Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
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dent!
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After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue
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to operate for approx. 10 minutes.
CAUTION
A great deal of stress will be put on the power steering system if the steering is
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turned to full lock when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.
Noises will occur if the steering is turned to full lock in these conditions. Never
leave the steering wheel at full lock for more than 15 seconds when the engine is
running - risk of damage to the power steering!
The starter must only be operated when the engine is not running. The starter
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or engine can be damaged if the starter is activated when the engine is running.
Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
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could be damaged.
If the engine does not start after the second attempt, the fuse for the electric
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fuel pump (in petrol engines) or for the control unit for the glow plug system or
the relay for the glow plug system and fuel pump (in diesel engines) could be faul-
ty. Check the fuse and replace if necessary
specialist garage.
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads before the en-
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gine has reached its operating temperature – risk of damaging the engine!
» Fig. 102
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» page 225, or seek assistance from a
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