SKODA YETI 2011 1.G / 5L Repair Manual

The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +20 °C.
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden-
tical to the movement of the rotary knob.
The adjustment of both mirrors simultaneously or each individual mirror is possi-
ble in the Information display ⇒

 table on page 20 in the menu point Mirror adjust.
(Mirror adjust.).
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden-
tical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Switching off operating control
– Turn the rotary knob to position .
Folding in both exterior mirrors
– Turn the rotary knob to position .
Fold in the exterior mirrors using the remote control key
– If all the windows are closed, press the unlock button 3 on the radio remote
control ⇒ fig. 17 for approx. 2 seconds.
Tilting surface of front passenger exterior mirror
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the surface of the mirror tilts
down slightly when the rear gear is engaged and the rotary knob is in the posi-
tion  ⇒  fig. 41 . This provides an aid in seeing the kerb of the pavement when park-
ing the car.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the
position  and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Memory for exterior mirrors
On vehicles fitted with a memory for the driver seat, the relevant setting of the
exterior mirror is also stored automatically when the seat position is stored
⇒  page 63. WARNING
● Convex (curved outward) or a spherical exterior mirrors increase the vision
field. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mir-
rors are only of limited use, therefore, for estimating distances to the follow-
ing vehicles.
● Use whenever possible the interior rear mirror, for estimating the distan-
ces to the following vehicles. Note
● If the exterior mirrors are folded in using the remote control of the vehicle key,
these are folded back into the driving position after opening the door or switching
on the ignition.
● If the exterior mirrors are folded in using the rotary knob ⇒
 fig. 41, they can on-
ly be folded back into the driving position using the rotary knob.
● If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the remote control of the vehicle
key and if the rotary knob was in the fold-in position before switching on the igni-
tion, the mirrors remain in the fold-in position the next time the ignition is switch-
ed on. Folding back into the driving position is performed by actuating the rotary
knob in a different position from the fold-in position.
● Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
● You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if the power setting function fails at
any time, by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
● Contact your specialist garage if a fault exists with the power setting of the
exterior mirrors. 
Automatic dimming exterior mirror on the driver's side The exterior mirror on the driver's side is dimmed together with the interior mirror.
If the automatic dimming is switched on, the mirror dims automatically depending
on the light striking the mirror from the rear.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed). £ 59
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Note
● Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the light striking the rear
of the interior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.
● Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair
the automatic dimming function or put it out of operation.
● If you switch off the automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror, also the ex-
terior mirror dimming is switched off. 60
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Seats and Stowage
Front seats
Basic information The front seats have a wide range of different settings and can thus be matched
to the physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjust-
ment of the seats is particularly important for:
● safely and quickly reaching the controls;
● a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
● achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system. WARNING
● Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the vehicle.
● Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened ⇒
 page 146, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
● The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
● Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
● It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always
also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant. WARNING (Continued)
● Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get be-
hind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
● Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose - risk of accident! 
Adjusting the front seats Fig. 42 Controls at seat
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
– Pull the lever 1
⇒
 fig. 42 up and push the seat into the desired position.
– Release the lever 1 and push the seat further until the lock is heard to en-
gage.
Adjusting height of seat
– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever 2 upwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever 2 downwards.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Relieve any pressure on the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the
handwheel 3 to adjust the angle of the backrest.
Adjusting lumbar support
– Turn the lever 4 until you have set the most comfortable curvature of the
seat upholstery in the area of your spine. £ 61
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The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
WARNING
● Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
● Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can
lead to bruises or injuries.
● The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving other-
wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag sys-
tem - risk of injury! 
Folding seat backrest of the front passenger seat Fig. 43 Folding seat backrest of the
front passenger seat
If required, you can fold the seat backrest of the front passenger seat forward into
a horizontal position.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
– Pull the lever in the direction of arrow ⇒ fig. 43 and fold the seat backrest for-
ward until the until the lock is heard to engage.
Put the seat backrest into the original position
– Pull the lever in the direction of arrow and pull the seat backrest forward up
until the until the lock is heard to engage. WARNING
● If you want to carry objects on the folded seat backrest, you will need to
disable the front passenger airbag ⇒

 page 145, Switch for the front passenger
front airbag.
● Adjust the seat backrest only when the car is stationary.
● When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs away from between the seat
cushion and seat backrest - risk of injury!
● When moving the seat backrest always make sure the seat backrest has
been properly secured - check that it is by pulling on the seat backrest.
● If the front passenger seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be con-
veyed on the outer seat behind the driver.
● Never carry goods on the folded seat backrest which:
– impair driver visibility,
– make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle, e.g. if they are
placed under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone,
– could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of direction or brak-
ing manouvre when accelerating sharply. 
Folding table on the seat backrest of the front seats Fig. 44 Folding table on the seat back-
rest of the front seats
– Fold the table into the horizontal position by pulling in the direction of arrow
⇒ fig. 44 .
– Pushing against the direction of the arrow folds the table back into the verti-
cal position. £62
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WARNING
● The folding table must not be in the horizontal position while driving. This
could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
● Do not place any hot beverages into the folding table. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill - risk of scalding!
● Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident. CAUTION
● Do not leave any open beverages in the holder. They may spill when braking
and while doing so damage the vehicle.
● The folding table on the seat backrest of the front passenger seats is de-
signed to hold smaller objects up to a maximum total weight of 10 kg. 
Adjusting front seats electrically
Adjusting seats Fig. 45 Side view: Controls for adjusting the seat/seat setting switch
Adopt the correct seated position before setting ⇒ page 61.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
– Press the switch B
⇒  fig. 45 forwards or backwards in the direction of arrow
1 .
Set the height of the seat cushion
– Press the switch B upwards or downwards. Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
–
Press the switch B at the front in the direction of arrow
2 or at the back in
the direction of arrow 3 .
Adjusting the seat backrest
– Press the switch C in the direction of the desired setting.
Adjusting lumbar support
– Press the switch A at the front in order to enlarge the curvature of the lum-
bar support.
– Press the switch A rear in order to reduce the curvature of the lumbar sup-
port.
– Press the switch A top in order to adjust the curvature of the lumbar support
higher.
– Press the switch A bottom in order to adjust the curvature of the lumbar sup-
port lower.
Switch B is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while
switch C is operated in order to move the backrest forward or back.
WARNING
● Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
● Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
● In view of the fact that the seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is
switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave chil-
dren unattended in the car.
● The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving other-
wise this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag sys-
tem - risk of injury! Note
If the movement of the seat is inadvertently interrupted during an adjustment,
once again press the switch in the appropriate direction and continue with the ad-
justment of the seat to the end.  63
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Storing setting
Fig. 46 Driver seat: Memory buttons
and SET button
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
– Switch on the ignition.
– Adjust the seat ⇒  page 63.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒
 page 58.
– Press button SET A
⇒  fig. 46 .
– Press one of the memory buttons B within 10 seconds after pressing the but-
ton SET - an acknowledgement signal confirms that the seat setting is stored..
Storing exterior mirror setting for reversing
– Switch on the ignition.
– Turn the exterior mirror control to position  ⇒
 page 58.
– Engage reverse gear.
– Move the right exterior mirror into the desired position ⇒
 page 58.
– Take the vehicle out of gear. The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Memory buttons
Memory for the seat offers the possibility to store the individual driver seat and
external mirror position. An individual position can be allocated to each of the
three memory buttons B
⇒  fig. 46 , that is three in total. After pressing the corre-
sponding memory button B , the seat and the exterior mirror are automatically
moved into the positions which have been allocated to this button ⇒

 page 64. Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of
the driver seat. Note
● For safety reasons, it is not possible to store this position if the inclination an-
gle of the seat backrest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
● When storing settings with the memory buttons, we recommend that you be-
gin with the front button and assign a memory button to each additional driver.
● Each new setting stored with the same button erases the previous setting.
● Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
you also have to re-store the individual setting of the exterior mirror on the pas-
senger side for reversing. 
Assigning the remote control key to the memory buttons After storing the settings of the seat and exterior mirrors, you have 10 seconds in
order to assign the remote control to the appropriate memory button.
– Withdraw the ignition key.
– Press the unlock button ⇒
 page 37, after the successful assignment an audible
signal will sound. The setting is stored with the memory button which you
have selected.
If you wish to be able to retrieve the settings which are stored in the memory by
also using the remote control, you have to assign the remote control to a memory
button in each case.
If you wish, you can obtain an additional remote control key from an authorised
ŠKODA Service partner and then assign the remote control key to another memo-
ry button. Note
● If the remote control had previously been assigned to another memory button,
this setting is then erased by the new assignment.
● If you assign the remote control to a memory button which has already been
assigned to a remote control, the old assignment is also replaced by a new assign-
ment in this case. £64
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●
The assignment of the radio remote control to a memory button is retained,
however, after reassigning the seats and exterior mirrors.
● After the successful assignment, the turn signal lights flash and an audible
signal will sound as a confirmation. The setting is stored with the memory button
which you have selected. 
Retrieving settings of the seat and mirrors You can retrieve the stored settings either with the memory but-
tons or with the remote control.
Retrieving settings with memory buttons
– In order to retrieve the stored setting, you have two possibilities:
– By briefly pressing:Briefly press the desired memory button B
⇒  fig. 46 . The
seat and exterior mirror are moved automatically into the stored positions (this
applies only if the ignition is switched on and the speed is less than 5 km/h).
– By pressing for a long period of time: press and hold the desired memory but-
ton B pressed long enough until the seat and the exterior mirrors are moved
into the stored positions.
Retrieving settings with remote control
– If the driver door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the un-
lock button of the remote control ⇒ page 37 and then open the driver door.
– The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored posi-
tions.
Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing
– Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position 
⇒  page 58

before engaging the reverse gear.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of the
position  and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Emergency Off
You can interrupt the setting operation at any time, if you operate any button of
the driver seat. Head restraints
Fig. 47 Head restraint: Adjusting/pulling out
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
–
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it in upward di-
rection as desired ⇒ fig. 47 - left.
– Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing and holding the
safety button with one hand ⇒ fig. 47 - right and by pressing with the other
hand the head restraint downwards.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒
 fig. 47 - right and pull the
head restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough
until you hear the locking button engage.
The position of the front and rear outer head restraints is adjustable in height.
The middle rear head restraint is adjustable in two positions.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Cor-
rectly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protec-
tion for the occupants ⇒ page 129, Correct seated position

.£ 65
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WARNING
● The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
● Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of
injury!
● If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position. 
Middle rear head restraint Fig. 48 Rear seats: middle head re-
straint
IIn certain countries national legal provisions also require the equipment of the
rear seat with fixing eyes for child seat using the “Top Tether” system
⇒  page 152, Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system. For vehicles,
which are equipped with such fixing eyes, a deviating sequence for removing the
middle head restraint must be observed.
Removing and installing the rear middle head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒
 fig. 48 and pull the head
restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough
until you hear the locking button engage. WARNING
● The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
● Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of
injury!
● If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position. 
Rear seats Adjusting seats in forward/back direction Fig. 49 Releasing at the front/rear
To enlarge the luggage compartment, the outer rear seats can be pushed for-
wards, folded fully forwards or the seats can be removed.
Moving seats in forward/back direction
– Pull the lever A
⇒  fig. 49 up in the direction of arrow 1 or on the release loop
in direction of arrow 2 and move the seat into the desired position
3 .
Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒
 page 130, Correct seated position for
the occupants on the rear seats. 66
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Adjusting the seat backrest
Fig. 50 Adjusting the seat backrest
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Pull the lever ⇒  fig. 50 and adjust the desired angle of the seat backrest. 
Folding rear seats forwards Fig. 51 Fold seat forward/secure folded forward seats
Folding rear seats fully forwards and secure
–
Pult the belt tongue into the opening of the wheel housing on the respective
side of the vehicle - safety position.
– Remove the head restraint from the rear middle seat ⇒ page 66
.
– Move the rear exterior seats as far as possible to the rear ⇒
 page 66.
– Pull on the levers ⇒ fig. 50 and fold the seat backrests of the rear exterior
seats onto the seat cushion as far as the stop. –
Fold the middle rear seat backrest forwards in the same way, then pull once
more on the lever ⇒

 fig. 50 and press the seat backrest downwards until it is
heard to lock into a lower position.
– Pull the lever ⇒
 fig. 51 up and then fold the seat fully forwards.
– Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt B to a guide rod
of the head restraint for the front seat ⇒ fig. 51. WARNING
● Immediately secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt
to a guide rod of the head restraint for the front seat - there is a risk of injury
as soon as the vehicle starts off.
● If the seat is not in the rear end position, damage can occur to the locking
bolts if the seat is unlocked. CAUTION
Make sure that the storage compartment, the ashtray and the cup holder in the
rear part of the centre console are closed (otherwise these could get damaged)
before folding forward the rear middle seat. Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒
 page 129, Correct seated position for
the driver. 
Removing seats Fig. 52 Unlocking the folded forward seat/carrying handles on the seat cushion
£ 67
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Unlocking and removing seats
–
Unlock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks in direction of arrow
1 ⇒ fig. 52
.
– Remove the seat by way of the carrying handles on the seat cushion A⇒ fig. 52
and B .
Note
The outer seats are not mutually interchangeable. In the rear area the left seat is
marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R. Note
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒  page 130, Correct seated position for
the occupants on the rear seats. 
Adjusting seats in crosswise direction Fig. 53 Locking the seat
Moving seats in crosswise direction
– Remove the middle seat ⇒ page 68
.
– Fold the outer seat forwards ⇒ page 67 and lock it ⇒
 fig. 52.
– Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the middle
of the vehicle up to the stop.
– Lock the seat at the end of the guide ⇒
 fig. 53 . Move seats into the initial position
Fig. 54 Folding the seat backrest back
into position
Locking seats and folding back into position
– If the seat is removed, first of all position it on the guide and lock the seat
⇒  fig. 53 . Check for yourself that the seat is correctly locked by pulling it up.
– Fold the seat into the horizontal position until it is heard to lock. Check for
yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
– Push the lever ⇒ fig. 54 and fold the backrest back into position. Check for
yourself that the seat backrest is engaged.
– Take the belt tongue out of the safety holder.
– Close the guide loop of the seat belt on the side of the outer seats until it is
heard to lock. WARNING
● The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.
● The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no ob-
jects in the luggage compartment can slide forwards if there is sudden brak-
ing - risk of injury!
● When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely locked
into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking on the
cover of the lever. Note
The seat belts of the outer seats must always be guided through the guide loops
next to the head restraints. Otherwise the seat belts can slip behind the seat. 68
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