2012 SKODA RAPID engine oil

CAUTION
■ Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage or destroy the catalytic converter. The bat-
tery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 152, Jump-start-
ing .
■ If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect,
your vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the
ground, or on a special vehicle transporter or trailer.
■ The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possible
to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than
50 km. ■ To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a simi-
larly elastic material.
■ One should be constantly vigilant not to allow impermissibly high towing forces
or jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage result-
ing at the points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt
to tow a vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
■ Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes or to the detachable ball
head of the towing device » page 154 or »
page 155. Note
■ We recommend using a tow rope from
ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a ŠKODA Service Partner. ■ Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled
drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in. ■ When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed. ■ The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in
the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle. Ð Front towing eye
Fig. 119
Front bumper: Cap/installing the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 153.
Removing and installing the cap
› Press on the left half of the cap in the area of the arrow
» Fig. 119 - .
› Remove the cap from the front bumper.
› After screwing out the towing eye, reinstall the cap by inserting it in the
mounts and pressing on the right side of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing and installing the towing eye
› Screw in the towing eye by hand to the left up to the stop
» Fig. 119 - .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel wrench,
towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through
the eye.
› Screw out the towing eye by turning it to the right. CAUTION
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting. Ð
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154 Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 121
Underside of the dash panel:
Distribution board cover. Fig. 122
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 156.
The fuses are located underneath a cover below the steering wheel.
› Carefully remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 121.
› After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cover in the dash panel in the op-
posite direction of the arrow so that the guide lugs are guided into the open-
ings of the dash panel. Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel No. Power consumer
1 S-contact
2 START - STOP ä No. Power consumer
3 Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment, telephone, oil level
sensor
4 Electronic control unit for ABS/ESC 5 Petrol engine: Speed regulating system
6 Reversing light (manual gearbox) 7 Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox
8 Brake pedal switch, clutch switch, engine cooling fan
9 Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air condi-
tioning system, park distance control, window lift, engine cooling fan,
washing nozzles
10 DC-DC converter 11 Mirror adjustment
12 Control unit for trailer detection
13 Electronic control unit for automatic gearbox, selector lever of the au-
tomatic gearbox
14 Lights and visibility 15 Not assigned
16 Power steering, speedometer, engine control unit 17 Radio (START-STOP), separate daytime running lights
18 Mirror heater 19 Ignition lock input
20 Engine control unit, electronic control unit for fuel pump, fuel pump
21 Reversing lamp (automatic gearbox), fog lights with the function
CORNER
22 Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air condi-
tioning system, telephone, instrument cluster, steering angle sender,
multi-function steering wheel, ignition key removal lock
23 Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment, side
lights
24 Central control unit 25 Not assigned
26 Rear window wiper 27 Not assigned
28 Petrol engine: Purge valve, PTC heater £ 157
Fuses and light bulbs

Specifications and engine oil capacity
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use through-
out the year - except in extreme climate zones.
Various oils can be mixed together when refilling. However, this does not apply to
vehicles with flexible service intervals.
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing continuous further development. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publica-
tion.
ŠKODA Service Partners are informed about the latest changes by
ŠKODA. We
therefore recommend that the oil change is completed by a ŠKODA Service Part-
ner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The oil capacities include oil filter change. Check the oil level when filling; do not
over fill. The oil level must be between the markings » page 129.
Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with flexible service intervals Petrol engines SpecificationFilling level
1.2 l/55 kW VW 503 00, VW 504 00 2.8
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI VW 504 003.9
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI VW 504 003.9
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI VW 503 00, VW 504 00 3.6Diesel engine
SpecificationFilling level
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3Specifications and capacity (in l) for vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol engines SpecificationFilling level
1.2 l/55 kW VW 501 01, VW 502 002.8
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI VW 502 003.9
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI VW 502 003.9
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI VW 501 01, VW 502 003.6If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA
A2 or ACEA A3
can be used once for refilling. Diesel engine
SpecificationFilling level
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR VW 507 004.3 If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA
B3 or ACEA B4
can be used once for refilling. CAUTION
Only the above-mentioned oils can be used on vehicles with flexible service inter-
vals. We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since this
will maintain the properties of the oil. In exceptional cases, a maximum of 0.5

l of
specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol engines) or specification VW 505 01 (only
for diesel engines) engine oil can be used to refill once. Other engine oils must
not be used - risk of engine damage! Note
■ Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you engine
oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle. ■ We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories. Ð166
Technical data

Index
A
ABS 73
Warning light 20
Accessories 144
Adjusting Exterior mirror 42
Adjusting seats 92
Adjustment Seat 45
Aerial 118
see Radio reception 120
Airbag 99
Deployment 99
Front airbag 100
Head airbag 102
Side airbag 101
Airbag system 99
Air conditioning system Air outlet vents 60
Climatronic 65
Manual air conditioning system 62
Alarm 29
Anti-theft alarm system 29
Antilock brake system 73
Armrest 45
rear 48
Ashtray 53
ASR 73
Assist systems ABS 20, 73
ASR 73
Cruise control systems (CCS) 75
EDL 73
ESC 19, 72
Parking aid 74START/STOP 77
TCS 20
Auto Check Control 16
Automatic gearbox 79
Dynamic shift programme 82
Emergency programme 82
Information for driving 79
Kickdown 82
Manual shifting of gears 81
Parking 80
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 83
Selector lever lock 81
Selector lever positions 80
Starting off 80
Stopping 80
Tiptronic 81
Automatic load deactivation 136
AUX-IN 90
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 113
B
Before setting off 91
Belts 95
Belt tensioners 98
Bonnet Closing 128
Opening 128
Boot Class
N1 vehicles 49
Cover 50
Emergency unlocking 31
Fastening elements 49
Fixing nets 50
Hooks 50
Light 49
see Boot lid 31
Unlocking the boot lid 31
Boot lid 31
Automatic locking 31
Brake assist 72Brake booster 72
Brake fluid Checking 132
Brakes Brake booster 72
Handbrake 72
Running in 109
Warning light 17
Braking Brake fluid 132
Breakdown kit 149
Bulbs Replacing 159
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows 31
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 11
Car jack 145
Carrier 51
Catalytic converter 109
Central locking button 27
Central locking system 25
lock 27
unlock 26
Changes 144
Changing Engine oil 130
Wheel 146
Charging a vehicle battery 135
Checking Battery electrolyte level 135
Brake fluid 132
Coolant level 130
Engine oil 129
Oil level 129
Windscreen washer fluid 132
Children and safety 105
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Child safety
Side airbag 106
Child safety lock 25
Child seat Classification 106
ISOFIX 107
on the front passenger seat 105
Suitability 107
TOP TETHER 108
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 119
Cigarette lighter 53
Cleaning 117
Artificial leather 122
Headlight lenses 120
Material coverings 122
Materials 122
Natural leather 122
Plastic parts 119
Wheels 121
Climatronic Recirculated air mode 66
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 58
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 54
Ashtray 53
Cigarette lighter 53
General view 7
Light 38
Storage compartments 54
Compartments 54
Computer see Multifunction display 11
Coolant Checking 130
Replenishing 131
Temperature gauge 9
Warning light 19
Correct seated position 92
Counter for distance driven 10Cruise control system (CCS) 75
Cup holder front 52
rear 53
D
DAY LIGHT see Daytime running lights 35
Daytime running lights 35
Deactivating an airbag 103
Defrsoting rear window 39
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 31
Diesel refer to Fuel 126
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 126
Diesel particulate filter 21
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 129
Display Coolant temperature 9
Fuel gauge 9
Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 25
Doors Emergency locking 30
Driving Abroad 113
Driving through water on the street 114
Emissions 164
Fuel consumption 164
Maximum speed 167
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 110EDL 73
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 31, 32
Button in the rear door 32
Electronic differential lock 73
Electronic immobiliser 69
Emergency Automatic gearbox 82
Changing a wheel 146
Hazard warning light system 37
Jump-starting 152
locking of the doors 30
Selector lever-unlocking 83
Towing the vehicle 153
Tyre repair 149
Unlocking the boot lid 31
Emissions 164
Engine Running in 109
Starting engine 70
Switching off the engine 70
Engine compartment Brake fluid 132
Coolant 130
Overview 128
Vehicle battery 133
Engine oil Capacity 166
Changing 130
Checking 129
Replenishing 129
Specification 166
Warning light 18
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 110
Environmental compatibility 112
Environmentally friendly driving 110
ESC 72
Warning light 19
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Index

O
Oil refer to Engine oil 129
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 11
Operation in winter De-icing windows 120
Diesel fuel 126
Vehicle battery 135
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 128
Warning lights 16
P
Paint see Paint damage 119
Paint damage 119
Parking Parking aid 74
Parking ticket holder 58
Passive Safety 91
Periodic wiping 40
Petrol refer to Fuel 125
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 119
Power steering 69
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 119
R
Radiator fan 131
Radio reception Aerial 120
Functional fault 120
Raise vehicle 148Rear mirror
Exterior mirror 42
Manual dimming interior mirror 42
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning system 64
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 124
Fuel 124
Regulation Headlamp range 36
Remote control 27
Synchronisation process 28
Remote control key Replacing the battery 24
Replacement of parts 144
Replacing bulbs 159
Fuses 156
Vehicle battery 136
Wiper blades 41, 42
Replenishing Coolant 131
Engine oil 129
Windscreen washer fluid 132
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 52
Roof rack system Roof load 52
Running in Brake pads 109
Engine 109
The first 1 500 km 109
Tyres 109
S
Safe securing system 26
Safety 91
Child safety 105
Child safety seats 105
Head restraints 46ISOFIX 107
TOP TETHER 108
Save electrical energy 110
Seat Adjusting 45
Seat belt Warning light 18
Seat belt height adjuster 98
Seat belts 95
Cleaning 123
fastening and unfastening 97
Height adjustment 98
Seats folding forward 47
Head restraints 46
Heating 46
Selector lever see selector lever positions 80
Selector lever positions 80
Service display 10
Setting Manual air conditioning system 64
Manual dimming interior mirror 42
Steering wheel 69
Setting temperature Heating 60
Setting the clock Clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 110
Gearshift lever 74
Side airbag 101
Snow chains 143
Spare wheel 140
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 77
Starting engine 70
Jump-starting 152
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