height SKODA YETI 2013 1.G / 5L Owner's Manual

Seats and useful equipment
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manually adjusting the front seats
62
Electric front seat adjustment
62
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
63
Memory function of the remote control key
63
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.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly.
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The electric front seat adjustment is also functional when the ignition is
turned off (even with the ignition key removed). Therefore children should
never be left unattended in the vehicle.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this will
impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than there are number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 177, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
WARNING (Continued)■ The front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match the body
size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height of
the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking » page 126. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
WARNINGInformation for the front passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you – hazard!■
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. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-
essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi- tion!
Note
■ After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.■
For safety reasons, it is not possible to store the seat position in the electric
seat memory and remote control key memory if the inclination angle of the seat
backrest is more than 102° in relation to the seat cushion.
■
Each time you store the position of the electrically adjustable driver's seat and
exterior mirrors, the existing setting is deleted.
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61Seats and useful equipment

Manually adjusting the front seatsFig. 39
Control elements on the seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 61.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 39
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction Adjusting height of seat
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting lumbar support
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 39 in the direction of the arrow and push the seat in the
required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat
›
Push or pull the lever
B
» Fig. 39 repeatedly in the direction of one of the ar-
rows.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Relieve any pressure from the seat backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the handwheel
C
» Fig. 39 in the direction of one of the arrows.
Adjusting lumbar support
›
Push the lever
D
» Fig. 39 in the direction of one of the arrows.
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ABCDElectric front seat adjustmentFig. 40
Control elements / adjusting the seat
Fig. 41
Setting: Seat back / lumbar support
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 61.
Image description » Fig. 40 and » Fig. 41
seat adjustment
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting lumbar support
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 1 » Fig. 40 .
Adjust the angle of the seat cushion
›
Push the switch
A
in the direction of one of the arrows 2 » Fig. 40 . 
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Set the height of the seat cushion›Push the switch A in the direction of one of the arrows 3 » Fig. 40 .
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest›
Push the switch
B
in the direction of one of the arrows » Fig. 41.
Raising or lowering the curvature of the lumbar support
›
Push the switch
C
in the region of one of the arrows 4 » Fig. 41 .
Reducing or increasing the curvature of the lumbar support
›
Push the switch
C
in the region of one of the arrows 5 » Fig. 41 .
The adjusted driver's seat position can be set in the memory of the
seat » page 63 or the remote control key » page 63.
Note
If the setting procedure is interrupted, you will need to press the button again.
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat
Fig. 42
Memory buttons and SET button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 61.
The memory function for the driver's seat provides the option to store the posi-
tions of the driver's seat and the external mirrors. Each of the three memory but-
tons
B
» Fig. 42 can be assigned a set position.
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
›
Adjust both of the exterior mirrors » page 59.
›
Press the button SET
A

» Fig. 42 .
›Within 10 seconds after pressing the
SET button, press the desired memory
button B.
An acknowledgement sound confirms the storage.
Saving front passenger mirror settings when reversing›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the required memory button
B
» Fig. 42 .
›
Adjust the rotary knob for the mirrors to the position  or in right-hand drive to
the position  » page 59 .
›
Engage reverse gear.
›
Adjust the front passenger's mirror to the desired position » page 59.
›
Disengage reverse gear.
The set position of the exterior mirror is stored.
Retrieving the saved setting
The retrieval is possible when turned the ignition is switched on and the vehicle
speed is less than 5 km/h or when the ignition key is inserted in the ignition lock.
›
Press and hold the desired memory button
B
» Fig. 42 for a short while.
Stopping the ongoing adjustment
›
Press any button on the driver's seat.
or
›
Press the button  on the remote control key.
Note
Each time you store the seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward you
also have to re-store the setting of the exterior mirror on the passenger side for
reversing.
Memory function of the remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 61.
The automatic storage of the driver's seat and exterior mirror positions when
locking the vehicle can be turned on in the memory of the remote control key (af-
terwards only as function of automatic storage).
Storing seat and exterior mirror settings for driving forward
›
Enable automatic storage. 
63Seats and useful equipment

The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.›
Press the surfaces of the controller in the area of the symbol  or  » Fig. 43 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level - Level 3.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down-regula-
ted up to the switch-off.
The intensity of the heating is indicated by the number of illuminated indicator
lights in the switch.WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the
back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating
is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour-
ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■Do not turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele-
ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do not
turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and seat
heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 194.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 210,
Automatic load deactivation .
Front armrestFig. 44
Adjust armrest
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 64.
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Setting the height
›
First of all fold the cover downwards and then lift it in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 44 to one of the 4 fixed positions.
Move
›
Move the cover into the desired position in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 44 .
The armrest includes a storage compartment underneath » page 76.
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake.
65Seats and useful equipment

Folding front passenger seatFig. 45
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 64.
The front passenger seat can be folded forward into a horizontal position.
Folding forward
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 45 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
Folding backwards
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 45 .
›
Fold the seat backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat which was folded forwards » page 176, Deactivating the
front passenger airbag .■
Adjust the seat backrest only when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure the seat backrest has been
properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
■
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.
WARNING (Continued)■ When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded for-
wards. ■Objects that restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle, e.g.
if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone.
■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of direc-
tion or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.
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Head restraints
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting, installing and removing the headrests.
67
Rear centre head restraints
67
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head rest is at the same level as the upper part of your head.
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 161, Correct seated position .
WARNING■
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the respective rear head restraint must not be
in the lower position.
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66Using the system

Adjusting, installing and removing the headrests.Fig. 46
Head restraint: Move up / move down
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 66.
Setting the height
›
If you want to move the headrest up, then hold this sideways with both hands
and slide as desired in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 46 .
›
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety button in the
direction of arrow
2
with one hand and press the head restraint in the direc-
tion of arrow
3
with the other hand.
Removing/installing
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 46 and pull the
head restraint out.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
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Rear centre head restraintsFig. 47
Rear seats: middle head re-
straint
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 66.
Applies to vehicles using the TOP TETHER system.
Removing/installing
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 47 while simulta-
neously pressing the locking button into the opening in the direction of the ar- row
2
using a flat screwdriver with a maximum width of 5 mm, and pull out the
head restraint.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
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Rear seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal direction
68
Setting the tilt of the seat backrests
68
Fold downseat backrest and seat fold down completely
68
Unlocking and removing seats
69
Adjusting seats in crosswise direction
70
Folding seats back into the initial position
70
67Seats and useful equipment

Removable ski bagFig. 76
Securing the removable
through-loading bag
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 70.
The removable through-loading bag is solely used for transporting skis.
Loading
›
Open a rear side door of the vehicle.
›
Fold the middle seat backrest forward » page 67, Rear seats .
›
Place the empty removable through-loading bag in the gap between the front
and rear seats in such a way that the end of the bag with the zip lies in the
boot.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Push the skis into the removable through-loading bag from the boot » .
›
Close the removable through-loading bag with the zip.
Securing
›
Pull the securing belt with both lock tongues out of the pocket of the remova- ble through-loading bag.
›
Insert the lock tongues
A
» Fig. 76 in the belt locks of the rear middle seat belt
C
, first on the one side and then on the other side.
›
Place the securing belt in the middle of the skis between the heel and the tip of
the bindings and pull the securing belt tight at the free end of the belt
B
.
WARNING■ After placing the skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the
through-loading bag with the securing belt.■
The securing belt must hold the skis tight.WARNING (Continued)■ Ensure that the securing belt for skis grasps the middle between the tip and
the heel element of the binding (see also imprint on the removable through-
loading bag).■
The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 10 kg.
Note
■ The removable through-loading bag is foreseen for two pairs of skis.■Place the skis and sticks in the removable through-loading bag with the tips
facing to the rear.■
If there are several pairs of skis in the removable through-loading bag, ensure
that the bindings are positioned at the same height.
■
The removable through-loading bag must never be folded together or stowed
when moist.
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Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
82
Fixing nets
83
Foldable hook
83
Fastening bar with sliding hook
84
Flexible storage compartment
84
Floor covering on both sides
85
Luggage compartment cover
85
Net partition
86
Stortage compartments
86
Removable storage box
87
Removable light
87
Class N1 vehicles
88
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible. 
81Seats and useful equipment

Air outletsFig. 91
Air vents at the front
Fig. 92
Air vents at the rear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 91.
Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet
vents according to the setting of the control dial and the outside atmospheric
conditions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4 » Fig. 91
and 6 » Fig. 92 - the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4›
Turn the knob
B
to the position  » Fig. 91 .
Close air outlet vents 3 and 4
›
Turn the knob
B
to the 0 » Fig. 91 .
Open the air outlet vents 6
›
Turn the knob
C
between the end positions » Fig. 92 .
Close air outlet vents 6
›
Turn the knob
C
to the end position » Fig. 92 .
Change air flow of air outlet vents 3 and 4
›
To change the height of the air flow, swivel the horizontal fins with the movable
adjuster
A
» Fig. 91 upward or downward.
›
To adjust the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the mov-
able adjuster
A
to the left or to the right.
Change air flow of air outlet vents 6
›
To change the height of the air flow, swivel the horizontal fins with the movable
adjuster
A
» Fig. 92 upward or downward.
›
To adjust the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the mov-
able adjuster
A
to the left or to the right.
Overview of the setting of the air outlet direction.
Set the direction of the air out- letActive air outlet vents1, 2, 41, 2, 4, 5, 7 3, 4, 64, 5, 7 92Using the system

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Steering
Introduction
Fig. 103
Correct seated position for the
driver
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position
117
Power steering
118WARNING■ When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
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.■
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
vehicle is stationary!
WARNING (Continued)■ Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance A » Fig. 103 between the
steering wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm. Adjust the distance of the
legs to the circuit board in the region of the knee airbag in such a way that it
is at least 10 cm B
If you do not comply with the minimum distance, this will
mean that the airbag system will not protect you - hazard!
■
If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
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Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 104
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever
below steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 117.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
First of all adjust the driver's seat » page 61.
›
Swivel the lever underneath the steering wheel downwards » Fig. 104.
›
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
›
Push the lever upwards to the stop.
WARNINGThe lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked whilst driving so
that the steering wheel cannot accidentally change position during the jour-
ney – risk of accident!
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117Starting-off and Driving

The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trail-
er is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this
combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 213,
Service life of tyres .
Towing capacity and trailer weight
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan- ces » page 244 , Technical data .
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1,000 metres above mean sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing pow- er. Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum per-
missible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehicle
and the loaded trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device is merely a test value for the towing device. The vehicle-specific values are detailed in the vehicle documents.WARNING■ Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the
maximum permissible total or towed weight of the vehicle and the trailer –
risk of accident and serious injury.■
Slipping loads can significantly impair the stability and safety of the vehicle/
trailer combination – risk of accident and serious injury.
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Driving with a trailerFig. 134
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 156.
Before the journey
›
Swing the 13-pin socket in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 134 .
›
Lift off protective cap
5
» Fig. 126 on page 152.
After the journey
›
Swivel the 13-pin power socket
A
» Fig. 134 back in in the opposite direction to
the arrow.
›
Place the protective cover
5
» Fig. 126 on page 152 onto the tow bar.
Safety eyelet
The purpose of the safety eyelet
B
» Fig. 134 is to attach the breakaway cable of
the trailer.
When attaching the breakaway cable to the safety eye, it must sag freely in all
trailer positions in relation to the vehicle (sharp bends, in reverse, etc.)
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national legal
requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights may dazzle other road users. 
157Towing a trailer