2012 SKODA RAPID turn signal

dead battery key battery wheel wipers parking brake engine oil capacity

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SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G Owners Manual 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 parkin

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SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G Owners Manual ›
Individual menu items can be selected by means of the rocker switch A
. When
the pushbutton B
is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis-
played.
You can select the following

›
Individual menu items can be selected by means of the rocker switch A
. When
the pushbutton B
is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis-
played.
You can select the following information:
■ MFD »
page 11
■ Audio » Operating instructions for the radio
■ Navigation » Operating instructions for the navigation system
■ Phone » page 84
■ Vehicle status » page 16
■ Settings » page 15
The menu items Audio and Navigation are only displayed when the factory-fitted
radio or navigation system is switched on. Note
■ If the information display is not activated at that moment, the menu always
shifts to one of the higher levels after approx. 10

seconds.ÐSettings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top be-
low the line.
You can select the following information:
■ Language
■ MFD data
■ Time
■ Winter tyres
■ Units
■ Alternative speed displayed
■ Service
■ Factory setting
■ Back
Select the menu item Back to return to one level higher in the menu.
ä Language
You can set the language for the warning and information texts here.
MFD displays
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between sum-
mer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, you can set the speed at which an audible signal should sound. This func-
tion is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissible speed
is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is shown on the information display:
Winter tyres: max. speed

... km/h
Units of measurement
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set here.
Second speed
The display of the second speed in mph or in km/h can be switched on here.
Service
Here you can have the remaining kilometres and days until the next service inter-
val displayed, and reset the Service Interval Display.
Factory setting
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting of the information
display is restored. Ð Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the information display
indicates the relevant
open door or boot/bonnet.
An audible signal also sounds if the vehicle is travelling at more than 6

km/h.Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

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SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G Owners Manual 

Engine oil
» page 18
  Coolant temperature/coolant level
» page 19
 Power steering
» page 19
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
» page 19
 Traction control (TCS)
» page 2

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SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G Owners Manual The warning light
 flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor: Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warnin

The warning light
 flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor: Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light flashes  several times
and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek help from a
ŠKODA specialist garage.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. ÐCoolant temperature/coolant level 

The indicator light  lights up until the engine reaches operating temperature 1)
.
Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the warning light  lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is too
high or the coolant level is too low.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check the level of the coolant » page 130,
and refill the coolant if necessary » page 131.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan. Check the fuse for the radia-
tor fan, replace if necessary » page 159, Replacing the fuses in the engine com-
partment .
Do not continue driving if the warning light   does not go off even though the
coolant level is correct and the fuse for the fan is in working order!
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. 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.
■ Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cooling
system is pressurized – risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the engine
to cool down before removing the cap.
■ Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
matically even if the ignition is off. Ð Power steering 
If the indicator light  lights up, there is a fault in the power steering system.
The power steering operates with reduced steering assist or does not function at
all.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. Ð Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
The warning light flashes  to show that the ESC is currently operating.
If the warning light  comes on immediately after you start the engine, the ESC
might be switched off due to technical reasons. Switch the ignition off and on
again. If the warning light does not light up after you switch the engine back on,
the ESR is fully functional again.
If the warning light  lights up, there is a fault in the ESC.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
or Error: traction control (ASR)
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information » page 72, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .£1)
Not valid for vehicles with information display.
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Instruments and Indicator Lights

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SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G Owners Manual Airbag system 
If the warning light  lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag syst

Airbag system 
If the warning light  lights up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Error: Airbag
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one
airbag has been switched off.
If a front, side or head airbag or belt tensioner has been switched off using the
vehicle system tester:
› The indicator light
 lights up for around
4 seconds after the ignition is switch-
ed on and then flashes for around 12 seconds.
The following is displayed in the information display: Airbag/belt tensioner deactivated!
If the airbag was switched off using the key-operated switch on the side of the
dash panel on the passenger side:
› The indicator light
 comes on for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on.
› Airbags that are switched off are indicated in the middle of the dashboard by
the warning light
  in the display      » Fig. 86 on page 103. WARNING
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a ŠKODA
specialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident. ÐTyre control display 
The warning light  lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Check and adjust the pressure in all tyres » page 137.
If the warning light  lights up, there is a fault in the system.
Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Further information »

page 141, Tyre control display . Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light  illuminates after the ig-
nition is switched on. The warning light should go out after driving a short dis-
tance. Ð Windscreen washer fluid level 
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light  comes on. Top
up with liquid » page 132, Windscreen washer system.
The following is displayed in the information display: Top up wash fluid! Ð Turn signal system 

Either the left  or right  warning light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
If a turn signal light fails, the warning light flashes at twice its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Further information » page 36, Turn signal and main beam lever .Ð Fog lights 
The warning light  comes on when the fog lights are operating » page 35.Ð Speed regulating system 
The warning light  comes on when the cruise control is operating » page 75.Ð Selector lever lock 
If the warning light  lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary, to be
able to move the selector lever from position P or N » page 81. Ð
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SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G Owners Manual Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on. ■ The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close

Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on. ■ The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
■ The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 24.
■ If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key. ÐUnlocking/locking
Fig. 12
Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle 
› Press the button 1
» Fig. 12.
Locking the vehicle 
› Press the button 3
» Fig. 12.
Deactivating the safe securing system
› Press the button 3
» Fig. 12 twice within 2

seconds. Further informa-
tion » page 25.
Unlocking the boot lid 
› Press the button 2
» Fig. 12. Further information
» page 31.
Folding out the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 12.
Folding in the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 12 and fold in the key bit. Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button 1
and none of the doors or the
boot lid are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically
locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm system is reactiva-
ted. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exteri-
or mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver
seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed. WARNING
If the car is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – hazard! Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
vehicle is in your line of sight. ■ To avoid the car being locked inadvertently once in the car, the lock button  of the remote control must not be pressed before the key is inserted into the ig-
nition lock. Should this happen, press the unlock button
 of the remote control.
Ð Synchronization
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it
is possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no lon-
ger synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are
actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery on the remote control was replaced. £
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SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G Owners Manual Lights and visibility
Lights
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off 34
Function DAY LIGHT (daytime running lights) 35
Fog lights 35
Re

Lights and visibility
Lights
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off 34
Function DAY LIGHT (daytime running lights) 35
Fog lights 35
Rear fog light 35
Headlamp range adjustment 36
Turn signal and main beam lever 36
Parking light 37
Fog lights with the function CORNER 37
Switches for the hazard warning light system 37
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 18 on page 34. The symbols which mark the switch po-
sitions are identical, however. WARNING
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright enough
to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncom-
ing traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or if visi-
bility is poor. CAUTION
■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with na-
tional legal requirements.
■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the lights. Note
■ If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig-
nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if
necessary. ■ In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside. The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive. When the driving lights are switched on, the light
outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the headlight
lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. It also concerns reverse light
and turn signal lights. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system. Ð Switching lights on and off
Fig. 18
Dash panel: Light switch/fuse box: Switch for daytime running lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Switching on the parking light
›
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 18 –  to position .
Switching on the low beam
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 18 –  to position .
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
› Turn the light switch
» Fig. 18 –  to position 0.Ð
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SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G Owners Manual Function DAY LIGHT (daytime running lights)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Switching on daytime running lights
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 1

Function DAY LIGHT (daytime running lights)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Switching on daytime running lights
Turn the light switch
» Fig. 18 on page 34 –  to position 0.
Deactivating daytime running lights
› Remove the cover of the fuse box
» page 157, Fuses in the dash panel.
› Press the button
» Fig. 18 on page 34 –  on the right.
Activating daytime running lights
› Remove the cover of the fuse box
» page 157, Fuses in the dash panel.
› Press the button
» Fig. 18 on page 34 –  on the left .
Deactivating daytime running lights on vehicles with the START-STOP system
› Switch off the ignition.
› At the same time, pull the turn signal light lever
» Fig. 21 on page 36 towards
the steering wheel, push it downwards, and hold it in this position.
› Switch on the ignition – wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
› Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the deactiva-
tion of the daytime running lights.
› Release the turn signal lever.
Activating daytime running lights on vehicles with the
START-STOP system
› Switch off the ignition.
› At the same time, pull the turn signal light lever
» Fig. 21 on page 36 towards
the steering wheel, push it upwards, and hold it in this position.
› Switch on the ignition – wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
› Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the activation
of the daytime running lights.
› Release the turn signal lever. Note
The daytime running lights will come on when the ignition is switched on. Ð
ä Fog lights
Fig. 19
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Switching on
›
First of all, turn the light switch
» Fig. 19 to position  or .
› Pull the light switch to position 1
.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 16. Ð Rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Switching on
›
First of all, turn the light switch
» Fig. 19 on page 35 to position  or .
› Pull the light switch to position 2
.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 35, the rear fog light is switched
on by turning the light switch to the position  and is pulled out directly to the
position 2
. This switch does not have two positions, but only one position.
The warning light 

lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 16.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer and the rear fog light switched on. Ð
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Lights and visibility

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