Explanation Of Technical Terms - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

WARNING (Continued)
Do not drive over embankments, ramps or hillsides at too high a speed. This
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can lead to the wheels of the vehicle lifting off the ground so that you can no
longer steer and control the vehicle.
If the wheels lose contact with the ground, for example when the vehicle re-
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bounds while driving over corrugations, steer straight ahead. If the wheels are
turned when making the contact with the ground again, the vehicle can roll
over.
There should never be any person in front or behind the vehicle when rocks,
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scrub, wood pieces or other objects are placed under the wheels in order to
achieve traction on a sandy or slippery ground. The turning of the wheels can
transform these objects into dangerous "bullets" – risk to life!
Luggage and other items, which are transported on the roof of the vehicle,
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additionally raise the centre of gravity and thus increase the risk of a rollover.
Never attempt to drive uphill or downhill if it is too steep for your vehicle.
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The vehicle could slip, tip or roll over - risk of accident!
Never attempt to make a turn on a hillside. The vehicle could tip or roll over -
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risk of injury.
Never let the vehicle roll down the hillside at idling speed. You can lose the
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control over your vehicle.
If the engine cuts out, stop and restart the engine.
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Objects trapped under the floor of the vehicle can damage the fuel lines, the
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brake system, the seals and other parts of the chassis. Check the underside of
the vehicle and remove the trapped objects. Combustible objects such as dry
leaves or twigs could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire!
CAUTION
Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over objects
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which are larger than the ground clearance, the chassis and its components can
get damaged.
Do not leave your foot on the clutch pedal or let the clutch slip when driving off-
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road. Overwise you may unintentionally depress the clutch pedal on uneven
ground leading to a loss of control over the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Pay attention to the environment when driving off-road.
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Driving

Explanation of technical terms

Fig. 112 Embankment angle/slope angle
» table on page 133
Fig. 113 Ground clearance/ramp angle
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The technical data
may differ depending on the load and composition of the soil and the environ-
ment. The driver is responsible to decide whether a vehicle can overcome a cer-
tain situation.
Embankment angle (front and rear)
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Transition from the horizontal plane to an upward slope or from a downward
slope back to the plane. The angle indication determines the angle at which you
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can drive the vehicle down the embankment, at a slow speed, without the bump-
er or the underbody of the vehicle touching the ground.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 131.
» table on page 133 refer to ideal conditions. These values
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