2012 SKODA RAPID warning

The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the igni-
tion is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid
» page 132.WARNING
■ Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 41. ■ Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front. CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■ If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be-
tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■ Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■ Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■ If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■ Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Service Partner.
■ The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
ded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while do-
ing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet. Note
■ Keep the wiper blades clean. The wiper blades can become soiled with wax resi-
dues after washing in automatic vehicle wash systems » page 118.
■ On vehicles equipped with washer nozzles for the windscreen, these are heated
when the engine is running. Ð Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 28
Windscreen wiper lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Flick wipe
› If you only wish to wipe the windscreen
briefly, push the lever into the spring-
tensioned position 4
» Fig. 28
.
Periodic wiping
› Position the lever upwards into position 1
» Fig. 28
.
› Set the desired break between the individual wiper strokes with the switch A
.
Slow wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 2
» Fig. 28
.
Fast wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 3
» Fig. 28
.
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 5
» Fig. 28, the wash system and the windshield wipers will operate.
› Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 1 – 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windscreen).
Wiping the rear window pane
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6
» Fig. 28 and the
windscreen wipers will operate regularly after a few seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 7
» Fig. 28, the windshield wiper and wash system will operate.
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Replacing the rear window glass wiper blades
Fig. 30
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Removing the wiper blade
› Raise the windscreen wiper arm from the rear window and slightly tilt the
windscreen wiper blade towards the wiper arm, arrow A
» Fig. 30
.
› Hold the windscreen wiper arm at the top end.
› Unlock the locking button 1
and remove the wiper blade in the direction of ar-
row B
.
Attaching the wiper blade
› Push the windscreen wiper blade until the stop and it locks in place.
› Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
› Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen. ÐRear window
Manual dimming interior mirror
Basic setting
› Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.
Dimming mirror
› Push the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror backwards. Ð
ä Exterior mirror
Fig. 31
Inner part of door: Rotary knob
Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to
the rear.
Heating of the external mirror
› Place the rotary knob into the position
 » Fig. 31.
Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror
› Place the rotary knob into the position
 » Fig. 31. The movement of the mirror
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
› Place the rotary knob into the position
 » Fig. 31. The movement of the mirror
surface is identical to the movement of the rotary knob. WARNING
■ Convex (curved outward) exterior mirrors increase the field of vision. They
do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mirrors are
therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following vehi-
cles.
■ Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles. Note
■ The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running.
■ Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on. £
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Seats and Stowage
Front seats
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats 45
Front armrest with storage compartment 45
Front seat heating 46
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for:
› safely and quickly reaching the controls;
› a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
› achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system. WARNING
■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!
■ Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■ The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system –
risk of injury!
■ Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■ Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 105, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system. WARNING (Continued)
■ The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
■ Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You
will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the
brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
■ It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of at
least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this mini-
mum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly
protect you – hazard!
■ Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as they may get caught be-
hind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would then no lon-
ger be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate. ■ Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except objects
(e.g. child safety seat) provided for this purpose – risk of accident! Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle. Ð
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Front seat heating
Fig. 34
Heated front seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
Heating on the driver's and front passenger's seat can be switched on and regula-
ted by pressing the button  or
 » Fig. 34.
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level of the seat heating is down-regu-
lated up to the switch-off. The level of the seat heating is indicated by the num-
ber of illuminated warning lights in the switch. WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the
back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating
is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour-
ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
ä CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points to
avoid damaging the heating elements for the seat heaters.
■ Do not use the seat heaters if the seats are not occupied by persons or if ob-
jects, such as a child seat, bag, etc., are fastened or stored on them. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
■ Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 122. Note
■ The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity. ■ If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 136,
Automatic load deactivation . Ð Head restraints
Fig. 35
Head restraint: adjusting/removing
For sports seats, it is not possible to adjust the height of the head restraints or
remove them.
Adjusting the height of a head restraint
› Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as
required.
› To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the safety button A
» Fig. 35 with one hand and press the head restraint downwards with the
other hand. £
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Removing and installing head restraints
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
› Press the safety button A
» Fig. 35 and pull out the head restraint.
› To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button clicks into place.
Removing and installing rear head restraints
› Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
› Press the locking button 1
» Fig. 35, simultaneously press the locking button
into the opening 2
using a flat screwdriver with a width of maximum 5 mm and
pull out the head restraint.
› To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button clicks into place.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Cor-
rectly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protec-
tion for the occupants » page 92.WARNING
■ The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
■ Never drive with the head restraints removed – risk of injury!
■ If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position. Ð Rear seats
Folding the seat backrest forwards
Fig. 36
Unlock the seat backrest
Folding forward
› Before folding the rear seats forwards, adapt the position of the front seats in
such a way that they are not damaged by the folded rear seats 1)
.
› Put the belt tongue into the opening A
» Fig. 36
on the respective side of the
vehicle – safety position.
› Unlock the seat backrest by pressing the securing knob B
and fold it com-
pletely forwards.
Folding backwards
› If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest til-
ted slightly forwards.
› Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
› Make sure that the red pin C
is hidden.
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If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints removed
before the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that
they are not be damaged or soiled.
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WARNING
■ The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.
■ The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no ob-
jects in the boot can slide into the passenger compartment if there is sudden
braking – risk of injury. ■ Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can the
seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function. CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests.
Under no circumstances must the seat belts be jammed by the folded back seat
backrests. ÐRear armrest
Fig. 37
Rear seats: Armrest
The armrest can be folded down to increase comfort using the loop » Fig. 37.Ð Boot
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Boot light 49
Class N1 vehicles 49
Fastening elements 49Hooks 50
Fixing nets 50
Boot cover 50
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
› Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
› Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
› Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the fixing
net » page 49 .
In the event of an accident, there is such a high kinetic energy which is produced
by small and light objects that they can cause severe injuries. The magnitude of
the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling
and the weight of the object. The speed at which the vehicle is travelling is in this
case the more significant factor.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an unsecured
object with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times
its own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”. You can
imagine the injuries that can occur, if this “object” flies through the interior com-
partment and hits an occupant. WARNING
■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.
■ Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward during
a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or
other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are fly-
ing around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are
thrown back can injure the occupants – hazard.
■ Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be displaced –
risk of accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly. ■ If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be firmly attached to the
lashing eyes. £
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WARNING (Continued)
■ The items carried in the boot must be stored in such a way that no objects
are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking manoeuvres are un-
dertaken – risk of injury!
■ When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
boot that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the
safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 93, Cor-
rect seated position for the occupants on the rear seats .
■ If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■ Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■ Under no circumstances, should the permissible axle loads and permissible
gross weight of the vehicle be exceeded – risk of accident! ■ Never transport people in the boot! CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of abrasive objects. Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 138, Service life of tyres .Ð Boot light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10
minutes, the boot light switches off automatically. ÐClass N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.ä
ä On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN

12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load. Ð Fastening elements
Fig. 38
Boot: Lashing eyes and fasten-
ing elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The boot provides the following fastening elements
»
Fig. 38.
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets. CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg). Note
The front fastening element B
is located behind the folding rear seat back-
rest » Fig. 38. Ð
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B
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Hooks
Fig. 39
Boot: Hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on
both sides of the boot. » Fig. 39.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg. ÐFixing nets
Fig. 40
Fixing nets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.ä
ä Examples for attaching the fixing nets
» Fig. 40.
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy objects
are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury! CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.
■ Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of damaging the net. Ð Boot cover
Fig. 41
Removing the boot cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The boot cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
Removing
›
Unhook the support straps 1
» Fig. 41.
› Remove the cover from the holders 2
by lightly knocking on the underside of
the cover in the area between the holders.
Install
› Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel.
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