2012 SKODA RAPID ignition

Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electrical power windows 32
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 42
Air outlet vents 60
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 36
› Speed regulating system 75
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 100
› With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 84
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 11
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 40
Air outlet vents 60
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Switch for hazard warning lights 37
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 103
Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag 103
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 55
Front passenger airbag 100
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment 34, 36
Bonnet release lever 128
Fuse box in the dashboard 157
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 69
Ignition lock 70
Regulator for left seat heating 461
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5
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20 TCS switch 72
Central locking system 27
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 74
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 80
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Cup holder 52
› Ashtray holder 53
Storage compartment 57
Switch for rear window heater 39
Regulator for right seat heating 46
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating 60
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 62
› Operating controls for Climatronic 65
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in »
Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. Ð 21
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Cockpit

Engine revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The red scale of the rev counter 1
» Fig. 2 on page 8 indicates the range in which
the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control unit
restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolution
counter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted
with an automatic gearbox.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 11. For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to lower fuel consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life
and reliability of the engine. ÐFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 8.
Warning against excessive speeds
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120
km/h.
The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls below
this speed limit. Note
This function is only valid for some countries. ÐCoolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The coolant temperature gauge 4
» Fig. 2 on page 8 operates only when the ig-
nition is switched on. ä
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ä The following guidelines regarding the temperature ranges must be observed to
avoid any damage to the engine.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale, for a normal style of driving. The pointer may also
move further to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperatures. CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air in-
let impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine
overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads »

page 19,
Coolant temperature/coolant level  . Ð Fuel gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The fuel gauge 7
» Fig. 2 on page 8 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve mark-
ing » page 21 . CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! An irregular supply of fuel can
lead to irregular engine running. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter. Note
On some vehicles, the fuel gauge is shown in the display of the instrument clus-
ter. Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Counter for distance driven
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
Daily trip counter (trip)
The trip counter shows the distance driven since the time the counter was last
reset.
To reset the display of the daily trip counter, press button
6
» Fig. 2 on page 8
for longer.
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance in kilometres or miles which the vehicle
has been driven.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster Error will appear continuously in the
display. Ensure the fault is rectified as soon as possible by
ŠKODA a specialist ga-
rage. Note
For vehicles fitted with the information display, if the display of the second speed
is activated in mph or km/h, this driving speed is indicated instead of the counter
for the total distance driven. ÐService Interval Display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
Service Interval Display
Before the next service interval, a key symbol
 and the remaining kilometres
are indicated on the display for several seconds after switching on the ignition. At
the same time, the remaining days until the next service interval are displayed.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Service in ...

km or ... days.
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or, where
applicable, days until the service due date is reached. ä
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As soon as the due date for the service is reached, a flashing key symbol
 and
the text Service appears in the display for several seconds after the ignition has
been switched on.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Service now!
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
You can use the button 5
to display the remaining distance and days until the
next service interval » Fig. 2 on page 8

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A key symbol  and the remaining distance appear for several seconds in the
display. At the same time, the remaining days until the next service interval are
displayed.
In vehicles equipped with the information display, you can reset the service inter-
val display in the menu Settings » page 15.
Resetting Service Interval Display
It is only possible to reset the Service Interval Display, if a service message or at
least a pre-warning is shown in the instrument cluster display.
We recommend that this reset is completed by a ŠKODA specialist garage.
The ŠKODA specialist garage: › Resets the memory of the display after the appropriate inspection
› Adds an entry to the Service Schedule
› Affixes the sticker with the entry of the following service interval to the side of
the dashboard on the driver's side
Reset the service interval display by using the reset button 6
»
Fig. 2 on page 8.
On vehicles equipped with the information display, you can reset the service in-
terval display in the menu Settings » page 15. CAUTION
We recommend that you do not reset the Service Interval Display yourself as this
can result in the incorrect setting of the Service Interval Display, which can also
cause possible problems with the operation of your vehicle. Note
■ Never reset the display between service intervals, as this will result in the incor-
rect display. ■ Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle bat-
tery is disconnected. £
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If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must be
entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work is carried out by
a
ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ After resetting the display with flexible service intervals, the displayed data is
the same as that for a vehicle with fixed service intervals. We therefore recom-
mend that the Service Interval Display is only reset by a

ŠKODA Service Partner,
who will reset the display with a vehicle system tester.
■ For more information on the service intervals » Service Plan. ÐDigital clock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The clock is set with the buttons 5
and 6
» Fig. 2 on page 8.
Select the display that you wish to change with the button 5
and carry out the
change with the button 6
.
On vehicles that are fitted with the information display, it is also possible to set
the clock in the menu Time » page 15. ÐRecommended gear
Fig. 3
Recommended gear
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The currently engaged gear B
is shown in the instrument cluster display
» Fig. 3.
In order to minimise the fuel consumption, a recommendation for shifting into an-
other gear is indicated in the display.
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is
shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether you
should shift into a higher or lower gear.
At the same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the currently en-
gaged gear B
.
CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driving
situations, such as overtaking. Ð Multifunction display (onboard computer)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory 12
Operation 12
Multifunction display details 13
Warning against excessive speeds 14
The multifunction display can only be operated when the ignition is switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.
The multi-functional indicator appears in the display » Fig. 4

on page 12.
In vehicles with an information display » page 14, there is an option to fade out
some of the information. WARNING
■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. ■ Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature dis-
play that there is no ice on the road. Even at temperatures around +4 °C, black
ice may still be on the road surface – warning, drive with care! £
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

Note
■ In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas-
ures. ■ If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is not
indicated in km/h on the display. ÐMemory
Fig. 4
Multifunction display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
The multifunction display is equipped with two automatic memories. The selected
memory is shown in the Display » Fig. 4.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the dis-
play. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance mem-
ory (memory
2).
Button B
» Fig. 5 on page 12 is used to switch the memory.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ig-
nition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the cal-
culation of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours
after switching off the ignition. If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours,
the memory is automatically erased.
ä Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total-trip memory gathers data from any number of individual journeys up to
a total of 19

hours and 59 minutes driving or 1 999 kilometres driven, and on vehi-
cles which are fitted with an information display up to a total of 99 hours and
59 minutes driving or 9 999 kilometres driven. The memory is deleted when ei-
ther of these limits is reached and the calculation starts all over again.
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not deleted after a period
of interruption of driving of 2 hours. Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is dis-
connected. Ð Operation
Fig. 5
Multifunction display: Control el-
ements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
The rocker switch A
» Fig. 5

and the button B
are located on the windscreen
wiper lever.
Select memory
› Press the button B
» Fig. 5.
Selecting functions
› Briefly press the rocker switch A
» Fig. 5 up or down. This opens the individual
functions of the multifunction display one after the other.
Reseting
› Select the desired memory.
› Press the button B
» Fig. 5 for longer.
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Current speed
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer
3
» Fig. 2
on page 8 is indicated on the display.
Oil temperature
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking
the oil temperature is present, only – -.- is displayed instead of the oil tempera-
ture. ÐWarning against excessive speeds
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
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With button A
» Fig. 5 on page 12, choose the menu point
Warning against ex-
cessive speeds .
› Press the button B
to activate the ability to set the speed limit.
› Use the button A
to set the required speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.
› Confirm the speed limit by pressing button B
, or wait several seconds. Your
settings are saved automatically.
This allows you to set the speed in 5

km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
› With button A
» Fig. 5 on page 12, choose the menu point
Warning against ex-
cessive speeds .
› Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
› Press button B
to accept the current speed as the speed limit.
If you wish to change the set speed limit, it is changed in 5
km/h intervals (e.g. the
accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
› Confirm the speed limit by pressing button B
again, or wait several seconds.
Your settings are saved automatically.
Change or delete speed limit
› With button A
» Fig. 5 on page 12, choose the menu point
Warning against ex-
cessive speeds .
› Pressing the button B
deletes the speed limit.
› Pressing the button B
activates the ability to change the speed limit.
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning. At
the same time the message Warning against excessive speeds appears on the
display with the set limit value.
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The set speed limit value remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
Ð MAXI DOT (information display)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu 14
Settings 15
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning 15
Auto Check Control 16
The information display provides you with information on the current operating
state of your vehicle . The information system also provides you with data relating
to the radio, mobile phone, multifunction display, navigation system, the unit con-
nected to the MDI port and the automatic gearbox » page 79. WARNING
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. Ð Main menu
Fig. 6
Windshield wiper lever: Controls
for the information display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
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Activate the Main menu
by pressing the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6 for longer.
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Auto Check Control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked contin-
uously when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Some error messages and other information are displayed in the information dis-
play. The messages are displayed at the same time as the symbols in the informa-
tion display or the warning lights in the instrument cluster
» page 16.
If there is at least one error message, the menu item Vehicle status is displayed
in the menu. After selecting this menu, the first of the error messages is dis-
played. Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g.
1/3. This indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is being dis-
played.
Warning symbols
 Engine oil pressure too low
» page 18
 Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too
hot » page 16
 Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty
» page 18
 Problem with the engine oil pressure
» page 16Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too hot

A symbol  in the information display indicates that the temperature of the
clutches of the automatic gearbox is too high.
The following is displayed in the information display: Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's man.!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until the symbol  disappears –
risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your journey as soon as the symbol dis-
appears.
Problem with the engine oil pressure 
If the symbol  is shown in the information display, you must have your vehicle
checked immediately by a
ŠKODA specialist garage. The information about the
maximum permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
ä WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 37. Note
■ If warning messages are shown in the information display, you need to confirm
these messages with the button B
» Fig. 6 on page 14 in order to call up the
main menu. ■ As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver. Ð Warning lights
Overview
The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by au-
dible signals.
When switching on the ignition, some indicator lights illuminate briefly as a func-
tion test. These indicator lights will disappear several seconds after the vehicle is
started.
 Handbrake
» page 17
 Brake system
» page 17
 Seat belt warning light
» page 18
 Generator
» page 18
 Open door
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WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 37.
■ The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
checking the brake fluid level »
page 126, Engine compartment .
■ If the warning light  is displayed simultaneously with warning light
 » page 20, Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. ■ A fault to the braking system or the ABS system can increase the vehicle's
braking distance – risk of accident! ÐSeat belt warning light 
The indicator light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. The indicator light only
goes out if the driver or front passenger has fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver or front passenger, a perma-
nent warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20

km/h and simulta-
neously the indicator light  flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
90 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the indicator light  lights up
permanently. ÐDynamo 
If the warning light lights up  when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
not being charged.
Seek help from a ŠKODA

specialist garage. The electrical system requires check-
ing. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 37, Switches for the hazard warning light system . CAUTION
If the warning light  (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the warning
light  when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and switch the engine off –
risk of engine damage! Ð Open door 
The warning light  comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
is opened. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 37. Ð Engine oil 

The warning light  lights up red (low oil pressure)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
oil » page 129.
Even if the oil level is correct,  do not drive any further if the warning light is
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
The warning light  lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
oil » page 129.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds.
If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km. £
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