Skoda Yeti (2017 year). Manual - part 1

Abbreviations

Abbreviation

Definition

rpm

Engine revolutions per minute

ABS

Anti-lock brake system

AF

Multi-purpose vehicles

AFS

Adaptive headlights

AG

Automatic gearbox

AGM

Vehicle battery type

TCS

Traction control

CO

2

Carbon dioxide

COC

Declaration of conformity

DPF

Diesel particle filter

DSG

Automatic double clutch gearbox

DSR

Active driver-steering recommendation

EDL

Electronic differential lock

ECE

Economic Commission for Europe

EPC

EPC fault light

ESC

Electronic Stability Control

RD

Rim depth

EU

European Union

HBA

Hydraulic brake assist

HHC

Uphill start assist

KESSY

keyless unlocking, starting and locking

kW

Kilowatt, measuring unit for output

LED

Lighting element type

MFD

Multifunction display

MG

Manual gearbox

MPI

Gasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injection

MSR

Engine drag torque control

N1

Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goods

NiMH

Nickel metal hydride

Abbreviation

Definition

Nm

Newton meter, measuring unit for the engine torque

PIN

personal identification number

SCR

Diesel engine for which the AdBlue 

®

 solution is required

TDI CR

Diesel engine with turbo-charging and common rail injection
system

TSA

Trailer stabilisation

TSI

Petrol engine with turbo charging and direct injection

VIN

Vehicle identification number

W

Watt, unit of power

Wi-Fi

wireless data network

9

Abbreviations

Safety

Passive Safety

General information



Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off

10

Driving safety

10

In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the
subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of
children and anything similar.
Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-
tions of this Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual should therefore always be
kept in the vehicle.

Before setting off

For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.

▶

Check the lights and turn signal lights are functioning correctly.

▶

Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-
screen washer fluid level.

▶

Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.

▶

Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure
that the mirrors are not covered.

▶

Check the tyre inflation pressure.

▶

Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.

▶

Secure all items of luggage.

▶

Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.

▶

Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.

▶

Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.

▶

Protect children using a suitable child seat 

» page 21

, Transporting children

safely.

▶

Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-
rect seated position 

» page 10

, Correct and safe seated position.

Driving safety

For safety in traffic, the following precautions must be observed.

▶

Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).

▶

Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol, drugs or similar).

▶

Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.

▶

Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.

▶

Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).

Correct and safe seated position



Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The correct seating position for the driver

11

Adjusting the steering wheel position

11

Correct seating position for the front passenger

12

Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats

12

Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.

▶

Do not lean against the dash panel.

▶

Do not put your feet on the dash panel.

The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.

▶

Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.

▶

Do not sit facing to one side.

▶

Do not lean out of the window.

▶

Do not put your limbs out of the window.

▶

Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.

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Safety

WARNING

■

The front seats and all 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.

■

Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.

Children must be fastened 

» page 21

, Transporting children safely with a

suitable restraint system.

■

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!

WARNING

By sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.

The correct seating position for the driver

Fig. 2  Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel posi-
tion

Read and observe   on page 11 first.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
the following instructions must be observed.

Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
For vehicles equipped with driver knee airbags, adjust the driver's seat in a
forward/back direction so that there is a gap of at least 10 cm between the
legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the knee airbag 

» Fig. 2

 - 

B

.

Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.

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Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm 

» Fig. 2

 - 

A

.

Adjust the headrest so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
level as the upper part of your head (not for seats with integrated headr-
ests) 

» Fig. 2

 - 

C

.

Correctly fasten the seat belt 

» page 13

, Using seat belts.

WARNING

■

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!

■

When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-

er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position 

» Fig. 2

. Never hold the

steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the
middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). Otherwise, you could
sustain serious injuries to the arms, hands and head if the airbag is activa-
ted.

■

Ensure there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get be-

hind the pedals while driving. You would then no longer be able to operate
the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.

Adjusting the steering wheel position

Fig. 3  Adjusting the steering wheel position

Read and observe   on page 11 first.

The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.

›

Swing the safety lever under the steering wheel in the direction of arrow 

1

» Fig. 3

.

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Passive Safety

›

Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be
adjusted in direction of arrow 

2

.

›

Pull the holder in arrow direction 

3

 until the stop.

WARNING

■

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when

the vehicle is stationary!

■

The safety lever must always be locked so that the steering wheel cannot

accidentally change position – There is a risk of an accident!

Correct seating position for the front passenger

Read and observe   on page 11 first.

For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-
ing instructions must be observed.

Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-
senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so
that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
level as the upper part of your head 

» Fig. 2

 on page 11 - 

C

 (not for seats

with integrated headrests).
Correctly fasten the seat belt 

» page 13

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WARNING

■

A distance of least 25 cm to the dashboard should be maintained, other-

wise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - There is a risk to
life!

■

Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-

er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it be-
comes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an air-
bag is deployed, you could suffer fatal injuries by adopting an incorrect
seated position!

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Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats

Read and observe   on page 11 first.

For the safety of the passengers in the rear seats, and to reduce the risk of
injury in an accident, the following instructions must be observed.

Adjust the headrests so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
level as the upper part of the head 

» Fig. 2

 on page 11 - 

C

.

Correctly fasten the seat belt 

» page 13

, Using seat belts.

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Safety

Seat belts

Using seat belts



Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct routing of seat belt

14

Fastening and unfastening seat belts

14

Seat belt for the rear middle seat

15

Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an
accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival
in the event of a major accident.
The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy (energy of motion) to a considerable
extent. They also prevent uncontrolled movements which, in turn, may well re-
sult in severe injuries.
When transporting a child the following instructions must be observed

» page 21

, Transporting children safely.

WARNING

■

Fasten seat belts before every ride! This also applies to other passengers

- there is a danger of injury!

■

Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seated

» page 10

, Correct and safe seated position.

■

The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear

otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.

WARNING

Information on dealing with the safety belts

■

The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-

ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.

■

Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.

WARNING

Information on the proper use of safety belts

■

Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the

belt is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder - on no ac-
count across your neck.

■

No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-

gether.

■

The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct

one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.

■

Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-

et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of
the seat belts.

■

Do not use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shorten-

ing the belts for smaller persons).

■

The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably

when the seat backrests are correctly locked into position 

» page 72

.

WARNING

Information on the care and maintenance of safety belts

■

The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-

pair proper operation of the inertia reel 

» page 138

.

■

The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-

tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.

■

Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If damage to

the parts of the seat belt system (e.g. the strap, the belt connectors, the
retractor, the lock or similar) are detected, the seat belt in question must
be replaced immediately by a specialist.

■

Seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident should be

replaced by a specialist garage. The anchorage points for the belts should
also be checked.

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Seat belts

Correct routing of seat belt

Fig. 4  Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap belt/Rout-
ing of belt webbing for an expectant mother

Fig. 5  Seat belt height adjusters for front seats

Read and observe   on page 13 first.

It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the
maximum protection.
The shoulder belt should be positioned approximately over the middle of your
shoulder (on no account across your neck) and lie flush to the chest 

» Fig. 4

 -



.

The lower part of the belt should run across the pelvis (it should not lie on top
of the stomach) and must always fit snugly 

» Fig. 4

 - .

For pregnant women, the lower part of the belt must be positioned as low
down as possible across the pelvis, to avoid exerting any pressure on the low-
er abdomen 

» Fig. 4

 - .

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Seat belt height adjusters for front seats

›

Push the return pulley upwards in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 5

 - .

›

Or: push together the mechanism in the direction of arrows 

1

 and push the

return pulley downwards in the direction of arrow 

2

 

» Fig. 5

 - .

›

Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has
correctly locked in place.

WARNING

■

Always ensure that the webbing of the seat belts is properly routed. Seat

belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even
in minor accidents.

■

A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is

moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then
suddenly held firm by the belt.

■

The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. pencils,

spectacles, pens, keys etc.). Such objects can cause injury.

Fastening and unfastening seat belts

Fig. 6  Fastening/unfastening the seat belt

Read and observe   on page 13 first.

Before fastening the belt

›

Adjust the headrest properly (does not apply to seats with integrated headr-
ests).

›

Adjust the seat (applies to the front seats).

›

Adjust the belt height (applies to the front seats).

Fasten

›

Use the lock tongue to slowly pull the webbing over your chest and pelvis.

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Safety

›

Insert the lock tongue into the belt buckle 

» Fig. 6

 –  that is part of the seat

until it clicks into place.

›

Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock.

Release

›

Grip the lock tongue and press the red button in the buckle 

» Fig. 6

 - , the

lock tongue pops out.

›

Guide the belt back by hand so that the seat belt does not twist and the
webbing rolls up fully.

WARNING

The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked otherwise the belt tongue
will not lock in place properly.

Seat belt for the rear middle seat

Read and observe   on page 13 first.

The seat belt for the rear middle seat is anchored in the area of the boot on
the left side of the headliner.

Fasten

›

Pull the belt with both lock tongues out of the headliner mount.

›

Insert the lock tongue at the end of the belt into the belt buckle on the left
side until it is heard to lock in place.

›

Pull the second lock tongue, which is moveable on the seat belt, over the
chest and insert it into the belt buckle on the right side until it is heard to
lock in place.

›

Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock.

The lock tongue of the belt is shaped differently so that it only fit into the re-
spective belt buckle. If you are not able to insert a lock tongue into the wrong
belt lock you probably tried to put it into the wrong buckle.

Release

›

Take off the safety belt in the reverse order to how you fasten it.

›

Guide the belt back by hand so that the seat belt does not twist and the
webbing rolls up fully.



WARNING

■

After releasing the seat belt hold it tight and let it slowly reel up until

both lock tongues lock into the headliner mount and are secured with a
magnet - there is a risk of injury.

■

Never unlock the two buckle tongues at the same time -There is a risk of

injury.

■

The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked otherwise the belt

tongue will not lock in place properly.

Inertia reels and belt tensioners



Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Inertia reel

15

Belt tensioners

15

Inertia reel

Each seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel.
When pulling slowly on the seat belt, the belt can move freely. When pulling
sharply on the seat belt, the movement is locked by the inertia reel. The belts
also lock when full braking, when the car accelerates, when driving downhill
and when cornering.

WARNING

If the seat belt does not lock when pulling sharply on it, have it inspected
immediately by a specialist garage.

Belt tensioners

Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing their seat belts is enhanced
by the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front three-point seat
belts.
If there is a collision of a certain severity, the seat belts are tightened by the
belt tensioner so that unwanted body motion is prevented.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor collisions, in the case
of a roll-over and also not in accidents in which no major forces are produced.

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Seat belts

WARNING

■

Any work on the belt tensioner system, including the removal and instal-

lation of system components because of other repair work, must only be
carried out by a specialist garage.

■

If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace

the entire system.

Note

■

The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.

■

Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-

dication of a fire in the vehicle.

Airbag system

Description of the airbag system



Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description

16

Airbag deployment

17

Safety instructions

18

The airbag system provides, as a supplement to the seat belts, additional oc-
cupant protection during severe frontal and side-on collisions.
The airbag will only provide optimum protection in conjunction with wearing
the seat belt - the airbag is not a substitute for the seat belts.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the 



 indicator light

in the instrument cluster 

» page 36

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System description

Fig. 7  Airbag installation points

Airbag installation points 

» Fig. 7

Front airbags
Driver’s knee airbag
Front side airbags

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A
B
C

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Safety

Rear side airbags
Head airbags

Front airbags - the forward thrust of the driver and of the front passenger is
cushioned when they make contact with the fully-inflated airbag, and the risk
of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
The front airbags can be identified by the lettering  featured on the steer-
ing wheel and on the dashboard on the passenger side.
Driver´s knee airbag - The forward movement of the body is cushioned when
it makes contact with the fully inflated airbag, and the risk of injury to the legs
of the driver is thus reduced.
The knee airbag is provided with the lettering  on the dashboard on the
driver's side.
Side airbags - the load of the occupants is cushioned when plunged into the
fully inflated airbag. The risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach
and pelvis) is reduced on the side facing the door.
The side air bags can be identified by a label with the lettering  marked on
the front seat backrests. The rear side airbags are provided with the lettering


 in between the entrance area and the rear seat backrest.

Head airbags - the forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes
contact with the fully inflated airbag, and the risk of injury to head and chest is
thus reduced.
The head airbags are provided with the lettering  marked on the B-pillar
cladding.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts.

▶

Individual airbags.

▶

Indicator light 



 in the instrument cluster 

» page 36

.

▶

Key switch for the front passenger airbag 

» page 20

.

▶

Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel

» page 20

.

D

E

Airbag deployment

Fig. 8  Inflated airbags

The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
When triggered, the airbag fills with gas and unfolds. The inflation of the air-
bag is carried out in a fraction of a second.
When the airbag inflates, smoke is released. This is not a sign of a fire in the
vehicle.

Triggering conditions
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. The important factors here are the hard-
ness of the object with which the vehicle collides, the angle of impact, vehicle
speed etc.
A decisive factor in the deployment of the airbags is the degree of deceleration
at the time. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during
the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the
control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer
severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.

The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.

▶

Driver’s front airbag.

▶

Front passenger airbag.

▶

Driver’s knee airbag.

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Airbag system

The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.

▶

Front side airbag.

▶

Rear side airbag.

▶

Head airbag.

When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.

▶

The hazard warning lights are switched on.

▶

All doors are unlocked.

▶

The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.

▶

The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - position ).

When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.

Safety instructions

Fig. 9 
Safe distance from the steering
wheel and dashboard

WARNING

General information

■

The seat belts and the airbag system can only offer optimum protection

if the driver and passengers are seated properly 

» page 10

.

■

The airbag unleashes enormous force when triggered, which can lead to

serious injuries or fatalities if the driver and passengers are not seated
properly. This applies in particular to children who are transported without
using a suitable child safety seat 

» page 23

.

■

If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-

cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.

WARNING (Continued)

■

If the airbag has been deployed, the airbag system must then be replaced.

■

In the area of the front airbag and the knee airbag, the surface of the

steering wheel and the dashboard should be cleaned using only a dry cloth
or one that has been dampened with water.

WARNING

Information about the front airbags

■

For the driver and front passenger it is important to maintain a distance

of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or the panel 

» Fig. 9

 - 

A

, If you do

not keep this distance, it means that the airbag system cannot protect you
- there is a risk to life! The front seats and the head restraints must always
also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.

■

The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing

child seat on the front passenger seat 

» page 19

, Airbag deactivation. If

this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal
injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed.

■

No other persons, animals or objects should be placed in front of the oc-

cupants in the front seats in the deployment area of the front airbags.

■

The steering wheel and the surface of the dashboard on the passenger

side must not be stickered, covered or modified in any way. No parts (e.g.
cup holders, mobile phone mounts and the like) may be mounted near the
airbag installation points and in the airbag deployment area.

■

Never place objects on the surface of the dashboard on the passenger

side.

WARNING

Information about knee airbags

■

Adjust the driver's seat in a forward/back direction so that there is a gap

of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dashboard in the vicinity of the
knee airbag 

» Fig. 9

 - 

B

. If it is not possible to meet this requirement due

to your body size, visit a specialist garage.

■

The surface of the airbag module in the lower part of the dash panel be-

low the steering column not have stickers attached, be covered or modified
in any other way. Nothing may be attached to the cover of the airbag mod-
ule or located within the immediate vicinity.

■

Do not attach any bulky and heavy objects (bunch of keys etc.) to the igni-

tion key. These can be ejected by the knee airbag when it is deployed and
can cause injuries.

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Safety

WARNING

Information about for side and head airbags

■

No objects (e.g. sun visors turned towards the windows) should be loca-

ted in the deployment area of the side and head airbags. No accessories
(e.g. cup holders etc.) should be fitted to the doors - There is a risk of an
injury!

■

Hang only light clothing on the hooks in the vehicle, do not leave any

heavy or sharp objects in the pockets. Do not use hangers to hang up the
clothes.

■

The airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front

doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Additional infor-
mation 

» page 132

.

■

No excessive force, e.g. through blows, kicks etc. should be applied to the

seat backrests - there is a risk of damage to the side airbags. The side air-
bags would not be deployed in such a case!

■

Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passen-

ger seats must only be of a type expressly authorised by ŠKODA AUTO. In
view of the fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use
of non-approved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the
protective function of the side airbag.

■

Any damage to the original seat covers or stitching at the installation

points for the side airbags should be immediately repaired by a specialist
company.

WARNING

Information on the use of the airbag system

■

Any work on the airbag system, including the installation and removal of

system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel), must only be carried out by a specialist garage. Additional informa-
tion 

» page 132

.

■

No changes of any sort should be made to parts of the airbag system, the

front bumper or the bodywork.

■

Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-

sult in the airbag being deployed.

Airbag deactivation



Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags

19

Deactivating the front passenger airbag

20

Deactivating airbags

The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch

» Fig. 10

 on page 20 - .

We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
An indicator light indicates that the airbag has been 



 deactivated

» page 36

.

Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below.

▶

If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing towards the rear

» page 21

.

▶

If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.

▶

If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.

▶

If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).

WARNING

If an airbag is deactivated at the time of the vehicle being sold, the pur-
chaser must be informed!

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Airbag system

Deactivating the front passenger airbag

Fig. 10  Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front passenger airbag

Switch positions 

» Fig. 10

 - 

The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched
on, the indicator light



 

» Fig. 10

illuminates - 

The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds 



 

Switch off

›

Switch off the ignition.

›

Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.

›

Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key 

» 

.

›

Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.

›

Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .

›

Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch 

» 

.

›

Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.

›

Check that the indicator light 



 

 lights up after the ignition is switched on.

Switching on

›

Switch off the ignition.

›

Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.

›

Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key 

» 

.

›

Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.

›

Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position .

›

Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch 

» 

.

›

Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.

›

Check that the indicator light 



 

 lights up after the ignition is switched on.





WARNING

■

The key cannot be inserted into the key switch while driving. Shocks can

cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag! The airbag can be
triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in injury or death!

■

The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-

ed off.

■

Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a

fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.

■

If the 



   

 warning lights flash, the front passenger airbag will not

be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked
by a specialist garage immediately.

CAUTION

An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!

20

Safety

Transporting children safely

Child seat



Introduction

To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, children should only be transported
in child seats!

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat

22

Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat

22

Child safety and the side airbag

23

Classification of child seats

23

Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt

23

Please refer to the instructions in this Owner's Manual and the child seat man-
ufacturer's instructions with regard to the installation and use of the child
seat.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport children on the
rear seats. Only transport a child on the passenger seat in exceptional circum-
stances.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test
mark that cannot be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number
below.

WARNING

■

One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.

■

When leaving the vehicle, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.

In an emergency, they might not be able to get out of the vehicle on their
own or to help themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low tempera-
tures!

■

The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-

wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and 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
vehicle 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 airbag 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 mi-
nor 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 fit-
tings.

■

When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front

seat must be adjusted so that there is no contact between the front seat
and the child seat or the child being transported in a child seat.

■

When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the

head restraints so that they are as high as possible.

■

If the headrests still prevent the child seat from being installed, even in

the highest position, you will need to remove them 

» page 73

. After re-

moving the child seat, refit the head restraints.

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 meet the ECE-R 44 standard.

21

Transporting children safely

Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat

Does not apply to Taiwan

Fig. 11  Warning labels

Read and observe   on page 21 first.

Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protec-
ted by an active airbag. This could cause serious injury to the child, even
death.
This warning is also given on stickers that are located in the following places.

▶

On the front passenger sun visor 

» Fig. 11

 - .

▶

On the B-column on the front passenger side 

» Fig. 11

 – .

The following instructions must be followed when using a child seat on the
front passenger seat.

▶

It is essential to deactivate the front passenger airbag if using a child seat in
which the child is transported with its back facing the direction of travel 

» 

.

▶

If possible, adjust the front passenger seat backrest so that it is as vertical,
so as to ensure secure contact between the passenger seat backrest and the
back of the child seat.

▶

If possible, move the front passenger seat backwards so that there is no con-
tact between the front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.

▶

Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.

▶

Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.

▶

With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.



Adjust the height of the front passenger seat belt so that the belt does not
“jam” in the return pulley. In the event of an accident, there is the risk of in-
jury to the neck of the child carried due to the seat belt!

WARNING

■

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-

senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-
ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-
vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.

■

Once a child seat in which the child is transported with its back to the di-

rection of travel is no longer being used on the passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag should be reactivated.

Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat

Applies to Taiwan

Fig. 12 
Warning labels

Read and observe   on page 21 first.

No babies, infants or children to be carried on the passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the front passenger's sun visor

» Fig. 12

.



22

Safety

Child safety and the side airbag

Fig. 13 
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat

Read and observe   on page 21 first.

The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side airbag

» Fig. 13

 - .

There must be sufficient room between the child and the deployment area of
the side airbag that the airbag can provide as much protection as possible

» Fig. 13

 – .



Classification of child seats

Read and observe   on page 21 first.

Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.

Group

Weight of the child

0

up to 10 kg

0

up to 13 kg

1

9-18 kg

2

15-25 kg

3

22-36 kg



Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the front passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment
area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.

Read and observe   on page 21 first.

Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.



Group

Front passenger

seat

Rear seats

External

Rear seat

Centre

0

up to 10 kg

U

U

U

0

up to 13 kg

U

U

U

1

9-18 kg

U

U

U

Group

Front passenger

seat

Rear seats

External

Rear seat

Centre

2

15-25 kg

U

U

U

a)

3

22-36 kg

U

U

U

a)

a)

If the middle rear seat is not provided with a headrest, then a child seat of Group 2 or 3 is only to be used
if this has its own built-in headrest. If the child seat of Group 2 or 3 does not have its own built-in head-
rest, the child seat must be attached to the outer rear seat.

“Universal” child seat category - a child seat designed to be attached to
the seat using the seat belt.

U

23

Transporting children safely

Fastening systems



Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
attachment points of the  system

24

Use of child safety seats with the  system

24

Attachment points of the   system

25

attachment points of the  system

Fig. 14 
Labels of the system 



 is a system for securing child seats quickly and safely.

There are two fixing eyes between the seat backrest and the seat cushion of
the front passenger seat for fixing a child seat with the system.
On the rear outside seats, the fixing eyes are located below the upholstery.
The places are marked with labels with the  logo 

» Fig. 14

.

WARNING

■

Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat

when installing and removing a child seat with the  system.

■

Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points

intended for the installation of a child seat with the  system – risk of
death!

Note

■

A child seat fitted with the  system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-

ted with a  system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-
hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.

■

Child seats with the  system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-

cessories.

Use of child safety seats with the  system

Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the front passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment
area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.

Overview of the use-ability of the child seats fastened with the  system on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.

Group

Size class of

the child seat

a)

Front passenger seat

b)

Outer rear seats

Rear seat middle

0

up to 10 kg

E

X

IL-SU

X

0

up to 13 kg

E

X

IL-SU

X

D

C



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Safety