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    Darmstadt, Germany

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    Yeti 2011 Active Plus Edition

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  1. When the heater direction dial (right-hand of 3 dials) is set to 'up' position for windscreen clearing, the A/C button lights automatically. This is not very useful in winter when the screen is iced up - want warm air to defrost the screen. Is there any way to disable this function? Otherwise greatly enjoying the Yeti on the icy roads of Germany with superb Goodyear Eagle 8's 205/55 R16s .... just waiting for first snow to really try it out! :yes:
  2. I collected my Yeti last week - the dealer showed me the briefing they had received for replacement plans - the Yeti 'face-lift' model together with an 'XL' version (about 20cm longer) would arrive in showrooms November 2013. I don't know if there is any information on what technical/mechanical changes there might be in the Yeti 'face lift' but perhaps someone has seen some?
  3. The SSP 443 for the 1.2 TSI engine is available in German here: http://www.vwclub.bg/~dragocl/pdf/SSP/ssp443_d.pdf but I have not been able to find a more recent version in English? Anyone seen or found one online?
  4. Do other Yeti owners use the new "10% biofuel" petrol in their TSI engines? I understand the 1.2 TSI and 1.8 TSI engines can theoretically use E10 Super grade petrol here in Germany, but I had very bad experiences with my Moto Guzzi motorbike (also theoretically ok) - it was overheating due to the different combustion temperature/tuning and there are reports of the increased hygroscopic nature of the 10% biofuel leading to degradation of rubber seals, O-rings etc. leading to breakdowns and refits. My Guzzi is still in the shop undergoing repairs and retune. In general the E10 biofuel 'super' grade is supposed to be 3% less efficient that the normal (5% biofuel) content 'Super' petrol. Have owners detected a reduction in their economy using this fuel? That would totally remove the cost saving of 3c/liter here in any case. Cheers, Jonathan
  5. As it was explained when a Marten ate my Peugeot (206CC about the only thing it was good for!) - the first Marten comes and sleeps/pees in your car. It's the 2nd Marten visiting the territory that cannot stand the smell and starts to destroy anything the first one left its scent on. Rats don't eat cars apparently. It's a very common problem on the continent anywhere with adjacent woods or parkland, trees or foliage, judging by the number of friends and colleagues who have experienced this. It's almost impossible even with a steam wash to eradicate the smell (at least as far as a Marten can smell it). One suggestion from the dealer was to fit the protective panel under the engine bay to discourage martens from choosing your car to sleep in.
  6. I have a Seat Altea XL 1.4 TSI -125 HP model (2008 model) and since this Monday a Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI. The cars weigh almost the same; the Yeti feels much more nippy and responsive; back to back driving it's very hard to notice the extra torque from the 1.4, but at the top end on the Autobahn (motorway) you no notice it when going uphill; probably partly due the XL's better Cd/aerodynamics? I did not test the 1.4 Yeti, but as the price difference in my case was nearly €4000 and 20 weeks waiting time, it was not an option! My Active Plus Edition was €16k with park sensor, aircon, heated seats etc. etc. and 'drive away' within 3 days for cash; the dealers here were given the option to pre-register the 'Edition Plus' model's from this summer by end Sept for a significant discount - in Freiburg they took 15 and sold all within 2 hours of posting on the internet!
  7. That's a fair point - not exactly the right time, but I think in Germany it was announced 3-4 years ahead to allow the stocks of winter tyres in the dealers (and the choice and prices) to reach acceptable levels - unlike the recent disastrous introduction of E10 bio-fuel. Although much of Germany is flat and no colder than the UK, going to the Alps without winter tyres was never an option (and no longer legal for all those Brits heading for Chamonix). Many had winter tyres on the family car and just summer tyres on the 2nd car (local runabout). The change was not really as dramatic as it would be in the UK where presumably a tiny proportion of drivers routinely now use winter tyres. A decision by the HM Gov to make them obligatory from 2015 would show foresight and planning, but then again the UK government is not exactly known for it's long term perspective? Like most things (e.g. high speed trains) the costs initially outweigh the benefits - but now Germany has almost no need of internal flights (or new runways for its airports) as every major city is connected with 150-250 kmh ICE trains. And as the ICE is cheaper than real cost of driving it frees up a lot of Autobahn for those who have no choice but to drive.
  8. In almost all of northern Europe winter tyres are obligatory from end October until Easter; still a bit astonishing given the dampness and sliperiness of roads in the UK that it still hasn't made this change - usually the UK is at the forefront of road safety and with some of the lowest rates of road deaths per 100,000 each year, but this is rapidly slipping towards the EU average, perhaps in part because of the lack of winter tyres. One thing that was noticeable in Germany was that the accident rate only fell when EVERYONE was obliged to put on winter tyres (it is ruthlessly enforced now everywhere). Even if you use them the other 99% of drivers who chose not too are still a hazard you can't control. It also had a huge impact on the number of "Stau's" i.e. blocked roads due to accidents. The biggest difference is probably not on snow but on icy/wet roads. Going obligatory would have a huge benefit to the UK economy too - from tyre sales to storage facilities for those without garages. In the end your summer tyres last twice as long; it's just the initial outlay that's a big hit.
  9. My owners manual is in German (and very long!) - does anyone know what this message in the dash display panel means and how I can fix it? thanks, Jonathan Yeti Active Plus Edition 2011 - 250km so far and still impressed.
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