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(1) I am concerned as I do lots of short journeys - so read the comments on this site about the DPF. For information, my manual says that if soot accumulates in the DPF, then a light (a particular symbol) will come on and you should then drive 15 miles greater than 70 km/hr in 4/5 gear at 1800-2500 RPM to clear it out. If that does not work, another light will flash (a different symbol) and you have to take it to the garage. Is this what others have found in their manuals and/or in practice?
Make sure you do one or two decent runs every month and you should be ok. You don't really want to be seeing the yellow light coming on. The DPF light is a bit like the Oil light - when it comes on, it's too late really and some damage will be occurring.
 
(2) I was disappointed in that the car did not come with a tyre pressure monitor function (I had one as an option on my Roomster), and you cannot apparently retro-fit. Is this right?
Anything can be retro fitted with sufficient time/money/talent. Its a case of studying the parts system and working out what wiring & components you need then getting them fitted.
 
(3) It takes two clicks of the key to open all the doors - can this be changed via the Maxi dot?
Yes.
 
(4) the car has done about 17000 miles and the tyres are quite worn. What kind of mileage should we get from the 4x4?
My 170 is on 26000 miles and the tyres are probably going to need to be replaced in the next 4-5000 miles or so I would say. I do a lot of motorway miles which is light on tyre wear.
 
(5) the garage did a second year service for me before I picked it up. When I looked at the oil, it was much dirtier that I would have expected (much more than that after an oil change in the Roomster). The garage said it was normal. I have never had a diesel car before - so is it normal for a diesel car??
Yes.
 
(6) Apparently the tyre pressure figures are given in the diesel cap (petrol cap). Mine says for normal driving 2.2 bar (about 32 psi). That is higher than all the other cars I have had - is this normal (tyres are Dunlop SP Sport 01 and tyre size 225/50R17)?
I run mine at the "full load" rating of around 40psi (can't recall the exact figures off the top of my head). This may have contributed to why I'm getting better tyre life.
 
(7) finally, wondered if there were other Yeti owners in Dorset I could meet up with and chat and go for a drive?
I'm in Hampshire & always happy to meet?