Hi All,

Great Forum. I recently acquired a Yeti 2.0 TDI CR 4x4 Elegance (170 bhp), 2014 model with 17,000 miles on the clock. We are hoping to tow a caravan, so needed to trade in my Roomster for a heavier and more powerful car. I did a test drive on the 170 bhp Yeti, and found it amazing - great road holding and loads and loads of power. Really enjoyed the drive so decided to do the trade in. Very happy so far. Some questions and coments:

(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?

(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?

(3) It takes two clicks of the key to open all the doors - can this be changed via the Maxi dot?

(4) the car has done about 17000 miles and the tyres are quite worn. What kind of mileage should we get from the 4x4?

(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??

(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)?

(7) finally, wondered if there were other Yeti owners in Dorset I could meet up with and chat and go for a drive?

Thanks

Paul

1) The manual is correct, but I have never seen it on my car, but I don't do short journeys.

 

2) TPM was a optional extra. Not sure about retro fitting.

 

3) Yes it can, under Convenience

 

4) Impossible to answer, as it depends on the use of the car, the manner of driving and the make of tyre. My Kumho fronts seem to last about that long.

 

5) Oil in diesel cars is black almost as soon as the car is turned on. Don't worry about it.

 

6) Yes, those pressures are correct. I normally run mine at just below the loaded rate at all times.

 

7) I expect so, and there is/was a map of Yeti owners on this forum at one time. Might be worth adding your location into your details and up-dating your car details at the same time.

+1 to all that.

Don't worry about the DPF.

It will REGEN of it's own accord if it needs to.You'll probably never even notice.

I'm on my third Diesel Yeti and I've never seen any light on.

I don't know of anyone that has either.   Enjoy...

I now have a petrol Yeti in part because my frequent short journeys kept giving me the DPF light so although we don't know each other....

I believe you do have a tyre monitoring system, mine is a Sept 2014 and does have it.

Only just found out when the warning light appeared last Friday, a quick check of pressures to make sure all was ok and a check of manual to find out how to reset and all back to normal with no reoccurance as yet.

I've just traded my 08 plate Octavia diesel, I have never seen the DPF light, despite doing lots of town driving!

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I believe you do have a tyre monitoring system, mine is a Sept 2014 and does have it.

Only just found out when the warning light appeared last Friday, a quick check of pressures to make sure all was ok and a check of manual to find out how to reset and all back to normal with no reoccurance as yet.

 

As a follow up, when you turn the ignition key you should get a yellow TPM warning light on the right hand side side of your instrument dial which obviously goes out when engine is running.

(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?

+1 to all that.

Don't worry about the DPF.

It will REGEN of it's own accord if it needs to.You'll probably never even notice.

I'm on my third Diesel Yeti and I've never seen any light on.

I don't know of anyone that has either.   Enjoy...

+1

Occasionally when I park up I notice that the rpm is slightly higher than usual and when I turn off the fans continue running accompanied by a hot smell. Nothing to worry about.

 

Fred