isofix SKODA YETI 2012 1.G / 5L Owner's Manual

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Safety equipment 128
Before setting off 128
What influences the driving safety? 129
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the subject
of passive safety in your vehicle. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and
safety of children. It is therefore important, in particular, to comply with the notes
and warnings in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those
travelling with you. WARNING
■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety, which
concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters of this
Owner's Manual.
■ The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This ap-
plies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle. ÐSafety equipment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
The following list contains part of the safety equipment in your vehicle:
› three-point seat belts for all the seats;
› belt force limiters for the front seats;
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belt tensioners for front seats;
› seat belt height adjusters for front seats;
› Front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger;
› driver’s knee airbag;
› front side airbags;
› rear side airbags;
› head airbags;
› anchoring points for child seat using the
ISOFIX system;
› anchoring points for child seat using the TOP TETHER system;
› head restraints adjustable for height;
› adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you
and those travelling with you in accident situations. The safety equipment does
not protect you or the people travelling with you, if you or your occupants adopt
an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used. Ð Before setting off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 128.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay
attention to the following points before setting off.
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Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
› Check the tyre inflation pressure.
› Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
› Secure all items of luggage
» page 62, Boot.
› Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
› Adjust the mirrors, the front seat and head restraint to your body size.
› Advise your passengers to adjust the head restraints to their body size.
› Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts
» page 143, Transporting children safely .
› Adopt the correct seated position
» page 129, Correct seated position . Tell your
passengers to assume the correct seated position.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt. Also inform passengers to fasten the seat belt
correctly » page 134, Fastening and unfastening seat belts .Ð
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128 Safety

Transporting children safely
Child seat
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat 143
Child safety and side airbag 144
Classification of child seats 144
Suitability of child seats 144
Child seats with the ISOFIX system 145
Child seat with the TOP TETHER system 145
Children are generally safer on the rear seats than on the front passenger seat.
In contrast to adults, the muscles and bone structure of children are not yet fully
developed. Thus children are exposed to increased risk of injury.
Children should be transported in accordance with the relevant statutory provi-
sions.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R
44 standard must be used. The ECE-R
Norm stands for: Economic Commission for Europe - Regulation.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard have a test seal that cannot
be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number below. WARNING
■ The national legal requirements must be observed when using child seats.
■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.
■ Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic con-
ditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.
■ Under no circumstances allow children to be transported without the use of
a suitable restraint system. In the event of an accident the child will be
thrown through the vehicle and may as a result suffer fatal injuries, and also
injure other occupants. WARNING (Continued)
■ Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the vehi-
cle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported on the
front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries if the air-
bag system is deployed!
■ Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer of
the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in minor
accidents.
■ Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly. One
should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fittings.
■ It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if using a child seat in
which the child is seated with its back facing the direction of travel on the
front passenger seat. Further information » page 143, Use of a child seat on
the front passenger seat. Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories. These
child seats were developed and also tested for use in
ŠKODA vehicles. They fulfil
the ECE-R 44 standard. Ð Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you install child seats on the rear seats
whenever possible.
The following guidelines must be observed when using a child safety seat in
which the child is seated with its back facing the direction of travel on the front
passenger seat.
› Switch off the front passenger airbag
» page 141, Deactivating airbags .
› Slide the front passenger seat all the way back.
› Move the front passenger seat backrest into the vertical position.
› Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
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Transporting children safely

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Adjust the seat belt for the front passenger seat so that it is as high as possible
(not suitable for a child seat fastened with the ISOFIX system).
› Place and fasten the child seat on the seat and the child in the child seat ac-
cording to the specifications in the manufacturer's user manual of the child
seat . WARNING
■ It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag when attach-
ing a child safety seat to the front passenger seat where the child is seated
with its back facing in direction of travel » page 141, Deactivating airbags.
■ Never use a child safety seat in which the child is seated with its back facing
the direction of travel on the front passenger seat if the airbag is switched on.
This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of the front pas-
senger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in
the event of it being deployed.
■ This is also clearly stated on the sticker which is located on the sun visor on
the passenger side. ■ If a child safety seat in which the child faces in the direction of travel is used
on the front passenger seat, the front passenger seat must be moved back
and to the top fully. Move the backrest into the vertical position.
■ The front passenger airbag must be reactivated as soon as you no longer
use a child seat on the front passenger seat. ÐChild safety and side airbag
Fig. 128
Incorrect seated position of a child who is not properly secured -
risk from the side airbag/Child properly protected by safety seat First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side air-
bag » Fig. 128 - . There must be sufficient room between the child and the de-
ployment area of the side airbag so that the airbag can provide as much protec-
tion as possible » Fig. 128 -  . WARNING
■ Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of
the side airbag - risk of injury!
■ Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags -
risk of injury! Ð Classification of child seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
Child safety seats are classified in 5 groups:
Group Weight of the child Approximate age
0 0-10 kg up to 9 months
0+ up to 13 kg up to 18 months
1 9-18 kg up to 4 years
2 15-25 kg up to 7 years
3 22-36 kg over 7 years Ð
Suitability of child seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
Overview of the usefulness of child seats on each of the seats in accordance with
the ECE-R 44 standard:
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Overview of the suitability of child seats according to the standard ECE-R
44
Seat Child seat
type
Front passenger seat U
+
Rear seat outside U
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Rear seat middle U
Universal category – a child seat with the word UNIVERSAL, which is de-
signed for fastening on the seat with the seat belt.
ISOFIX
– a child seat which is designed for fastening on the seat with eyelets
for the ISOFIX system is provided » page 145, Child seats with the ISOFIX
system.
ISOFIX – a child seat which is designed for fastening on the seat with an eye-
let for the TOP TETHER system is provided » page 145 , Child seat with the
TOP TETHER system. ÐChild seats with the ISOFIX system
Fig. 129
Rear seat: ISOFIX
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
There are two fixing eyes between the seat backrest and the seat cushion of the
front passenger seat for fixing the
ISOFIX system child seat in place.
On the rear outside seats, the fixing eyes are located below the upholstery. The
places are marked with labels with the ISOFIX logo » Fig. 129.
A child seat fitted with the ISOFIX system can only be mounted in a vehicle fitted
with an ISOFIX system if the child seat has been approved for this type of vehicle.
Further information is available from a ŠKODA Service Partner. U
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■ Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the

ISOFIX system.
■ Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the locking eyes intended
for the installation of a child seat with the
ISOFIX system - hazard! Note
Child seats with the ISOFIX system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Acces-
sories. Ð Child seat with the TOP TETHER system
Fig. 130
Rear seat: TOP TETHER
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 143.
There are fixing eyes on the rear side of the rear seat backrests for attaching the
fixing belt for a child seat with the

TOP TETHER system » Fig. 130. WARNING
■ Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the

TOP TETHER system.
■ Only use child seats with the TOP TETHER system on the seats with the
locking eyes. ■ Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.
■ On no account should you equip your vehicle, e.g. mount screws or other an-
chorage points. Ð
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Transporting children safely

Charging a vehicle battery 179
Checking Battery electrolyte level 178
Brake fluid 175
Coolant level 174
Engine oil 172
Oil level 172
Windscreen washer fluid 176
Children and safety 143
Child safety Side airbag 144
Child safety lock 27
Child seat Classification 144
ISOFIX 145
on the front passenger seat 143
Suitability 144
TOP TETHER 145
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 162
Cigarette lighter 71
Cleaning 160
Artificial leather 165
Headlight lenses 163
Material coverings 165
Materials 165
Natural leather 165
Plastic parts 162
Wheels 164
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 78
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 71
Ashtray 70
Cigarette lighter 71
General view 7
Light 46
Storage compartments 72
Compartments 72
Computer see Multifunction display 12Coolant
Checking 174
Replenishing 174
Coolant temperature gauge display 9
Correct seated position 129
Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 104
Cup holder front 69
rear 70
D
Daytime running lights 40
De-icing the windscreen and rear window 47
Deactivating an airbag 141
Deactivating an airbag 141
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 33
Diesel refer to Fuel 169
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 169
Diesel particulate filter 23
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 172
Display Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 27
Indicator light for an open door 20
Doors Emergency locking 32
Driving Abroad 150
Driving through water on the street 151
Emissions 208Fuel consumption 208
Maximum speed 211
Driving off-road after driving off-road 156
Before driving 153
Changing gear when driving off-road 154
Explanation of technical terms 152
Ground clearance 152
Hillside angle 155
OFF ROAD mode 98
Overhang angle 152
Stuck vehicle 155
DVD-preinstallation 127
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 147
EDL Operating principle 98
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 34
Electric power windows Central locking system 36
Electronic differential lock (EDL) 98
Electronic immobiliser 93
Emergency Automatic gearbox 112
Changing a wheel 191
Hazard warning light system 44
Jump-starting 197
locking of the doors 32
panormaic sliding roof 38
Selector lever-unlocking 113
Towing the vehicle 198
Tyre repair 194
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Emissions 208
Engine Running in 146
Starting and stopping the engine 92
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Engine compartment
Brake fluid 175
Coolant 173
Overview 171
Vehicle battery 176
Engine oil Capacity 210
Changing 173
Checking 172
Replenishing 172
Specification 210
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 147
Environmental compatibility 149
Environmentally friendly driving 147
ESC Function 96
Indicator light 22
F
Fire extinguisher 190
First-aid kit 190
Folding table 76
Footmats 100
Front airbag 138
Front seats 55
Fuel 167
Diesel 169
Fuel gauge 9
gauge 9
refer to Fuel 167
Refuelling 167
Unleaded petrol 168
Fuel consumption 147
Fuses Assignment 201
Replacing 201 G
Gear Recommended gear 11
General view Cockpit 7
Glow plug system Warning light 23
GSM 116, 119
H
Handbrake 96
Head airbag 141
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system 51
Headlights Driving abroad 150
Head restraint 59
Heating 82
Defrosting windows 82
Exterior mirror 53
Recirculated air mode 83
Seats 58
Windscreen and rear window 47
Horn 7
I
Ignition 94
Ignition lock 94
Immobiliser 93
Indicator lights 18
Information display see MAXI DOT 15
Instrument Cluster 8
See Instrument Cluster 8
Instrument lighting 43
Interior monitor 32
Internet connection 122ISOFIX 145
J
Jacking points Raise vehicle 193
Jump-starting 197
K
Knee airbag 139
L
Lever Main beam 45
Turn signal 45
Levers Windscreen wipers 49
Light Automatic driving lamp control 40
Cockpit 46
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function 41
Daytime running lights 40
Fog lights 42
Fog lights with the function CORNER 42
Hazard warning light system 44
Headlight beam adjustment 44
Headlight flasher 45
Low beam 40
Main beam 45
Parking light 40, 41
Rear fog light 43
Replacing bulbs 204
Tourist light 42
Turn signal 45
Lights Cornering lights 41
Indicator lights 18
switching lights on and off 40
Loads 208
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Index

The first 1 500 km 146
Tyres 146
S
Safe securing system 28
Safety 128
Child safety 143
Child safety seats 143
Head restraints 59
ISOFIX 145
TOP TETHER 145
Save electrical energy 147
Seat Adjusting 56
Seat belt Indicator light 20
Seat belt height adjuster 135
Seat belts 132
Belt tensioners 135
Cleaning 166
fastening and unfastening 134
Height adjustment 135
Seats folding forward 60
Head restraints 59
Heating 58
Removing seats 61
Selector lever see selector lever positions 110
Selector lever positions 110
Service display 10
Setting Automatic dimming interior mirror 52
Manual air conditioning system 85
Manual dimming interior mirror 52
Steering wheel 93
Setting temperature Heating 82
Setting the clock Clock 11Shifting
Diving economically 147
Gearshift lever 100
Side airbag 140
Slop angle 153
Snow chains 187
Spare wheel 184
Speedometer 9
Stabilisation Control (ESC) 96
START/STOP Function 106
Starting engine Jump-starting 197
Starting the engine 92
START STOP Jump-starting 198
Steering force assistance 93
Steering wheel 93
Stopping off the engine 92
Storage 72
Storage compartment Lighting 46
Storage compartments 72
Sun visors 48
Switching lights on and off 40
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Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 165
Material coverings 165
Materials 165
Natural leather 165
Seat belts 166
Taking care of your vehicle 160
Automatic car wash system 161
Chrome parts 162
Cleaning the wheels 164
Door lock cylinders 163
Headlight lenses 163High-pressure cleaner 161
Plastic parts 162
Polishing the paintwork 162
Preservation 162
Rubber seals 163
Washing 161
Washing by hand 161
Wash system 161
TCS Function 97
Warning light 22
Technical data 208
Telephone 116, 119
Through-loading bag 78
Tiptronic 109
see automatic gearbox 111
Tool 190
TOP TETHER 145
Towing 198
Towing a trailer 157
Towing eye 199
Towing protection 32
Traction control system (TCS) 97
Trailer 157
Towing a trailer 157
Transport Boot 62
Roof rack system 68
Transporting children safely 143
Two-way radio systems 114
Type plate 208
Tyre repair 194
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 183
U
Underbody protection 164
unlock Central locking system 28
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Index