2013 SKODA RAPID bulb

Fuse assignment in the engine compartmentFig. 169
Schematic representation of fuse box in engine compartment: Ver-
sion 1/version 2
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 197.
No.Power consumer1Generator2Not assigned (version 1), auxiliary electric heater (version 2)3Interior (version 1) » Fig. 169
Power supply for fuse block (version 2) » Fig. 1694Auxiliary electric heating (version 1) » Fig. 169
Interior (version 2) » Fig. 1695Interior6Engine cooling fan, control unit for preheating unit7Electrohydraulic power steering8ABS9Radiator fan10Automatic gearbox11ABS12Central control unit13Electrical auxiliary heating system
Note
Fuses 1-7 are replaced by a specialist garage.
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
201
Replacing the low beam bulb
201
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
202
Changing the front turn signal bulb
202
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
203
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
203
Rear light (Rapid)
204
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Rapid)
204
Tail lamp (Rapid Spaceback)
205
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Rapid Spaceback)
206
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recommend
having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help in the
event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in the
spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work in
the engine compartment » page 162, Engine compartment .■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently
illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other
road users.
■
H7 and H15 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
The corresponding lamp must always be switched off when replacing a light
bulb. 
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CAUTIONDo not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amountof dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth, napkin, or sim-
ilar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is possi-
ble to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage af-
ter replacing a bulb in the main, low or fog beam.
■
Consult a specialist garage in the event of a failure in a xenon gas discharge
lamp.

Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 170
Principle sketch: Headlight with halogen bulb/with Xenon bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 200.
Headlight with halogen bulb
Low beam
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Turn signal light (at the front)
123Headlights with Xenon light
Low beam with Xenon light
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Turn signal light (at the front)
Replacing the low beam bulb
Fig. 171
Headlight with halogen bulb:
Bulb for low beam
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 200.
›
Remove the rubber cover
1
» Fig. 170 on page 201.
›
Remove the connector with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 171 .
›
Remove the connector.
›
Insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the bulb fit in the
recesses of the reflector.
›
Attach the connector.
›
Insert the rubber cover
1
» Fig. 170 on page 201.
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Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and
parking lightFig. 172
Bulbs for main beam, daytime running lights, and parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 200.
Removing/replacing the bulb for main beam and separate daytime running
lights
›
Remove the rubber cover
2
or
5
» Fig. 170 on page 201.
›
Turn the bulb holder
A
» Fig. 172 as far as it goes in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in the oppo-
site direction to that of the arrow as far as it goes.
›
Insert the rubber cover
2
.
Removing/replacing the bulb for the parking light
›
Remove the rubber cover
2
or
5
» Fig. 170 on page 201.
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 172 .
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the bulb holder
B
in the direction of the arrow.
›
Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
›
Insert the rubber cover
2
.

Changing the front turn signal bulbFig. 173
Principle sketch: Headlight with halogen bulb/headlight with xenon
bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 200.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb » Fig. 173 as far as it will go in the direction of the
arrow and then remove it.
›
Remove the bulb, insert the socket with the new bulb and turn in the opposite direction to that of the arrow to the stop.
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Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 174
Front bumper: Protective grille/removing the fog light
Fig. 175
Replacing the light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 200.
Removing the protective grille
›
Undo the protective grille in the area of the arrow » Fig. 174 - 
using the clamp
for removing the wheel trims » page 183, Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 174 .
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
›
Unscrew the screws » Fig. 174 -
 marked with the arrows 1)
.
›
Unlock the fuse in the direction of the arrow
2
with the screwdriver.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the connector » Fig. 175.
›Turn the bulb holder in an
anti-clockwise direction as far as the stop and then
remove it » Fig. 175.›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb into the headlight and turn in a clock-
wise direction as far as the stop.
›
Attach the connector.
›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 174 and tighten.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.

Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 176
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 200.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 176 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.


1)
The screwdriver is part of the tool kit.
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Rear light (Rapid)Fig. 177
Remove cover/light
Fig. 178
Installing the lamp connector/lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 200.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 183, Vehicle tool kit into
the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 177 - 
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 177 - 
.
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp » Fig. 177 - 
.
›
Grip the tail lamp and carefully remove it by jiggling it out in the opposite direc-
tion of travel.
›
Pull the locking mechanism
1
» Fig. 178 on the connector in the direction of the
arrow.
›
Press the latching mechanism
2
» Fig. 178 and remove the connector.
Installing›Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.›
Insert the lamp into the mounts in the body » Fig. 178 -  .
›
Carefully press the tail lamp into the body so that the bolts
2
» Fig. 179 on
page 204 on the lamp engage into the mounts in the body » .
Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage securely.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electric installation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has become pinched, we recom-
mend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the tail lamp.

Replacing bulbs in rear light (Rapid)
Fig. 179
Outer part of the lamp/inner part of the lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 200.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the bulb holder
1
» Fig. 179 in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it
from the lamp housing. 
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›Replace the bulb, reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and
turn to the stop in a clockwise direction.
Inner part of the lamp›
Unlock the bulb holder using the locking latches marked with arrows » Fig. 179 -
 and remove the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
›
Turn the bulb holder to the stop » Fig. 179 -  in an anti-clockwise direction and
remove it from the lamp housing.
›
Replace the bulb, reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn to the stop in a clockwise direction.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly.
All locking mechanisms must audibly snap into place.

Tail lamp (Rapid Spaceback)
Fig. 180
Remove cover/light
Fig. 181
Installing the lamp connector/lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 200.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 183, Vehicle tool kit into
the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 180 -  .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 180 -  .
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp » Fig. 180 -  .
›
Grip the tail lamp and carefully remove it by jiggling it out in the opposite direc-
tion of travel.
›
Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp » Fig. 181 -  .
Installing
›
Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
›
Insert the lamp into the mounts in the body » Fig. 181 - 
.
›
Carefully press the tail lamp into the body so that the bolts
2
» Fig. 182 on
page 206 on the lamp engage into the mounts in the body » .
Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage securely.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electric installation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has become pinched, we recom-
mend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the tail lamp.

205Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing bulbs in rear light (Rapid Spaceback)Fig. 182
Outer part of the lamp/inner part of the lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 200.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the bulb holder
1
» Fig. 182 in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it
from the lamp housing.
›
Replace the bulb, reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn to the stop in a clockwise direction.
Inner part of the lamp
›
Unlock the bulb holder using the locking latches marked with arrows » Fig. 182 -
 and remove the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
›
Turn the bulb holder to the stop » Fig. 182 - 
in an anti-clockwise direction and
remove it from the lamp housing.
›
Replace the bulb, reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn to the stop in a clockwise direction.
›
Insert guide mandrels
3
» Fig. 182 of the bulb holder into the lamp.
All locking mechanisms must audibly snap into place.
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Indicator light15
Running in105
Braking Information on braking
100
Breakdown kit188
Bulb failure Indicator light
18
Bulbs Indicator light
18
Replacing200
Tail lamp (Rapid Spaceback)205
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
38
C
Car computer See multifunction display
25
Car park ticket holder56
Carrier74
Cavity protection156
Central locking button34
Changing Brake fluid
171
Engine oil168
Front turn signal bulb202
Wheels184
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
185
Preliminary work184
Remove and attaching a wheel185
Charging a vehicle battery173
Check Fit ball head properly
121
Checking Battery electrolyte level
173
Brake fluid170
Coolant169
Engine oil167
Oil level167
Windscreen washer fluid165
Children and safety142
Child safety Side airbag
144
Child safety lock35
Child seat Classification
144
ISOFIX145
on the front passenger seat143
TOP TETHER146
Use of child seats144
Use of ISOFIX child seats145
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
155
Cigarette lighter59
Cleaning147
Alcantara158
Artificial leather158
cloths158
Covers of electrically heated seats159
Headlight lenses156
Natural leather158
Plastic parts154
Wheels156
Climatronic82
automatic mode83
Control elements82
Controlling blower84
Cooling system83
Defrosting windscreen84
recirculated air mode83
Setting the temperature83
Clock13
Clothes hook63
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
60
Ashtray59
Cigarette lighter59
General view9
Lights45
Practical equipment56
Storage compartments56
Compartments56
Computer See multifunction display
25
Coolant168
Checking169
Indicator light16
Information messages16
Replenishing170
Temperature gauge11
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
43
Correct seated position127
Driver128
Front passenger128
Instructions129
Rear seats128
Counter for distance driven12
Cruise control system Activating/deactivating
115
Changing the stored speed115
Indicator light21
Storing and maintaining speed115
Switching off temporarily115
Cruise Control System114
Cup holders58
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
42
Daytime running lights42
Deactivating an airbag140
Decorative films155
Defrsoting rear window47
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
38
Diesel refer to Fuel
162
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
162
213Index