2013 SKODA RAPID coolant temperature

Driving with a trailerFig. 112
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 123.
Before the journey
›
Grip the 13-pin socket on the handle
A
and swing out in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 112 .
›
Lift off protective cap
5
» Fig. 104 on page 119.
After the journey
›
Grip the 13-pin socket on the handle
A
and swing in the opposite direction to
the arrow » Fig. 112.
›
Place the protective cover
5
» Fig. 104 on page 119 onto the tow bar.
Safety eyelet
The purpose of the safety eyelet
B
» Fig. 112 is to attach the breakaway cable of
the trailer.
When attaching the breakaway cable to the safety eyelet, it must sag freely
against the vehicle in all trailer positions (sharp bends, in reverse etc.).
Exterior mirrors
You have to have additional exterior mirrors fitted if you are not able to see the
traffic behind the trailer with the standard rear-view mirrors. The national legal requirements must be observed.
Headlights
The front of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being towed and the head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Adjust the headlights using the headlight beam control » page 41.
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 km/h when towing a trailer.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the trail-
er is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accelerating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply the
brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting from
the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as a brake.
Engine overheating
If the needle for the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand area
or the red area of the scale, the speed must be reduced immediately.
Stop and switch off the engine if the indicator light 
in the instrument cluster
starts to flash » page 16. Wait a few minutes and check the level of cool-
ant » page 169 .
The following guidelines must be observed » page 16.
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.WARNING■ Never use the safety eyelet for towing!■Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic sit-
uation.■
Improper or incorrectly connected electric cables can energise the trailer and
cause functional faults to the vehicle's entire electrical system as well as acci-
dents and severe injuries.
■
Work on the electrical system must only be carried out by specialist garages.
■
Never directly connect the trailer's electrical system with the electrical con-
nections for the tail lights or other current sources.
Note
■ After coupling the trailer and connecting the power socket, check that the rear
lights on the trailer are working correctly.■
If there is an error in the trailer lighting, check the fuses in the fuse box in the
dash panel » page 197. 
124Driving

›Take the bonnet support out of its holder 3
» Fig. 133 in the direction of the
arrow and secure the opened bonnet by inserting the end of the support into the opening 4
.
Closing
›
Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Insert the bonnet sup-
port into the designated holder
3
» Fig. 133 .
›
Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm – do
not push it in .
WARNINGCheck that the bonnet is closed properly.
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet using the release lever » Fig. 132.
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 134
Principle sketch: Engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 162.
Coolant expansion reservoir
169
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
165
Engine oil filler opening
168123Engine oil dipstick167Brake fluid reservoir170
Vehicle battery
171
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
Radiator fan
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 162.
The radiator fan is powered by an electric motor. Operation is controlled accord-
ing to the temperature of the coolant.
WARNINGAfter switching off the ignition, the fan may intermittently continue to oper-
ate for approx. 10 minutes.

Windscreen washer system
Fig. 135
Engine compartment: Wind-
screen washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 162.
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and
contains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or rear window and for the head-
lights. 
456165Inspecting and replenishing

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

Diesel particle filter19
Information messages19
Digital clock13
Dipstick167
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
174
Display11
Compass points24
Coolant temperature11
Correct gear changes24
Fuel supply12
Service intervals28
Display of the second speed13
Distance driven12
Door Child safety lock
35
Closing35
Indicator light for an open door15
Opening35
Door locking Emergency
194
Doors Emergency locking
194
Double-sided floor covering70
Driving Abroad
110
Driving through water on streets109
Emissions207
Fuel consumption207
Maximum speed209
Driving economically Economical gear changing
106
Driving through water109
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 105
Economical driving Ballast
107
Driving at full throttle106
Idling106
Looking ahead106
Regular maintenance107
Saving energy108
Short distances107
Tyre inflation pressure107
EDL112
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
38, 39
Button in the rear door39
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)112
Electronic immobiliser98
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)111
Emergency Changing a wheel
184
Door locking194
Hazard warning light system44
jump-starting190
Jump-starting189
Selector lever-unlocking195
Towing the using the tow hitch192
Towing the vehicle191
Tyre repair187
Unlocking the tailgate194
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
183
First aid kit182
Jack183
Vehicle tool kit183
Warning triangle182
Emissions207
Engine Running in
104
Switching off the engine99
Engine compartment162
Brake fluid170
Coolant169
Overview165
Vehicle battery171
Engine oil166
Capacity167
Changing168
Checking167
Indicator light16
Information messages16
Replenishing168
Specifications167
Environment105
Environmental compatibility108
Environmentally friendly driving105
EPC Indicator light
19
ESC Function
111
Warning light17
Exhaust inspection system Indicator light
18
F
Fastening elements
65
Films155
Fire extinguisher183
First aid kit182
Flashing43
Flexible storage compartment69
Fog lights43
Indicator light21
Fog lights with CORNER function43
Footmats101
see footmats101
Force limit Power windows
40
Front airbag137
Fuel160
Diesel162
Fuel gauge12
refer to Fuel160
Refuelling160
Unleaded petrol161
Fuel consumption105
214Index