Mark Beecham

Looking at the part shown on an eBay listing, it looks like there is a manual way to operate it, pulling a red string. Perhaps accessible through the same panel on the interior where you get to the back of the rear lights? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276401112321

On the Yeti, I think the auto close of the roof depends on the wiper stalk being left in “auto/rain-detecting” position. Try that?

Can confirm that "Web chat to Skoda UK" works... took a few minutes.

I'm having a problem with my recent new Yeti... Had the car new at start of September. Model year is 13 and it's Elegance spec. When I get into the driver's seat, in Maxidot, the car outline diagram shows the tailgate window as white, an indication that it thinks the tailgate is open. The tailgate isn't open - the tailgate is fully latched and stays shut; it's flush with the car body and is not ajar. Locking the car with the remote key, it all locks and goes to sleep - it's not prevented by any open door (I would expect it to refuse to lock if a door was genuinely open). Double-unlocking with the remote key (single to open driver door and then again to open the rest of the doors) will allow me to open the tailgate with the pressure-switch in the tailgate’s handle. Using just the "open tailgate" button on the remote key is not currently working - nothing happens, and I can't open the tailgate. (It has worked previously) When I'm in the car and start up to drive off, the Maxidot remains showing that the tailgate is open (when it's closed) and all the interior lights stay on for the entire journey... as if I'm driving along with the door open! What does anybody think may be wrong, please?