Pasenger protection and regard for other road users is one of the key development areas for a new car. The Yeti achieved the highest rating of five stars in the independent Euro NCAP tests and filled the prominent position in its category.
The most important elements for active safety of the Yeti include optional bi-xenon headlights with rotary modules, which can better illuminate a bend and thereby reveal any dangers. The front foglights, standard on the 4x4, are another important safety element.
The Electronic Stability Control System (including ABS, EBD, EDL, ASR and Hill Hold Control) is standard across the range.
If you can no longer prevent an accident, passive security becomes important. The extraordinarily solid design of the SUV body, robust doorsills and columns, special mounting for the engine and pedals and up to seven airbags as standard (including driver's knee airbag, two front, two side and two curtain airbags), will reliably protect the space for the driver and passengers.
When the airbags are activated, the fuel pump also switches off, as do the fuel supply and certain electrical circuits, which helps prevent fire.
Off-road technology
The Yeti is the first ŠKODA car which offers an off-road technology for the 4x4 version. It is an intelligent system that adapts the characteristics of the engine and brake assistant systems to driving on rough surface, and makes driving on a slope easier.
It contains the following functions:
Hill Driving Assistant
The assistant maintains a constant speed when driving down a hill and prevents the wheels from locking, so that the car does not start to uncontrollably change direction across the slope, when there is a risk of overturning. The driver can then fully concentrate on driving and choose a suitable route.
ABS Off-road
In Off-Road mode the ABS system is set up in such a way that on a loose surface it takes advantage of the wedge effect. A braked wheel with longer blocking collects material in front of it and thereby creates a wedge. This results in a better braking effect.
ASR and EDL Off-road
To improve starting on a soft or slippery surface, ASR works with a higher slippage factor of the driven wheels. The electronic differential lock (EDS) responds faster and more intensively to retain the vehicle's traction.
Starting Assistant
The starting assistant enables
a driver to start more easily on a hill,
with a heavy trailer, or on a slippery surface. A driver can push the accelerator to the maximum, as the upper limit on engine revs is set at 2,500rpm.
