2013 SKODA RAPID tow bar

CAUTIONThe detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable towbar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
193
Synchronising the remote control
194
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.■
When replacing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 159
Remove cover/take out battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 193.
The battery is located under a cover
A
» Fig. 159 .
We recommend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage. Howev- er, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down inthe region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
Note
■ The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with
the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 194.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
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193Emergency equipment and self-help

Technical data
Technical data
Vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle identification data
207
Dimensions
208
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
209
Multi-purpose vehicles (AF)
211
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.

Vehicle identification data
Fig. 183
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 207.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 183 -  is located underneath the floor covering in
the boot.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data: Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code Partial vehicle description
Operating weight (in kg)
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
The indicated positions
5
,
6
and
7
on the vehicle data sticker are only valid for
some countries.
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 183 - 
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the driver's
side.
The type plate lists the following weights: Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al-so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the
engine block.
Operating weight
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only. This value repre- sents the minimum operating weight without additional weight-increasing equip-
ment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or trailer hitch. 
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The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight ofthe operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the differencebetween the permissible total weight and the operating weight »
.
The payload consists of the following components: › Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 50 kg).
Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE regulations and EU
directives
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the engine. Afterwards standard urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in all
gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about 37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle.
WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of accident
and damage!
Note
■ If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist ga-
rage.■
The fuel consumption and emission values have been determined in accordance
with rules and under conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for de-
termining operational and technical data for motor vehicles.
■
Depending on the range of equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather
influences and vehicle condition, consumption values may deviate from the indi-
cated values.
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Dimensions
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 207.
Vehicle dimensions (mm)
RapidRapid SpacebackLength44834304Width17061706Width including exterior mirror19401940Height1461/1488 a)
(1474/1500 a)
) b)1459/1471 a)
(1472/1484 a)
) b)Clearance136/143 b)134/141b)Wheel base26022602Track gauge front/rear1457/1494
(1463/1500) c)1457/1494
(1463/1500) c)a)
Valid for vehicles with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
b)
Applies to vehicles with a rough road package.
c)
Applies to cars fitted with the 1.2 l/55 kW MPI and 1.2 l/63 kW TSI engines and 14" wheel rims.
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208Technical data

Side airbag138
Snow chains181
Spare wheel179
Speedometer11
See speedometer11
Speed symbol See Wheels
178
Spoiler151
START-STOP116
Manually activating/deactivating the system117
Operating conditions of the system117
Starting/shutting down the engine116
Starting and stopping the engine with the key97
Starting engine Jump-starting
189
Starting the engine Jump-starting
190
Key98
START STOP Information messages
118
Jump-starting191
Steering force assistance97
Steering wheel96
Storage compartment in centre console58
Storage compartment on the passenger side63
Storage compartments56
Storage compartments in the boot69
Storage compartments in the doors57
Storage pockets on the front seats64
sun roof48
sunshade48
Sun visors47
Switch See Ignition
98
Switching off the engine99
Switch light on/off41
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
158
Seat belts159
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
153
Cavity protection156
Chrome parts155
Cleaning the wheels156
Decorative films155
Door lock cylinders156
Headlight lenses156
High-pressure cleaner153
Plastic parts154
Polishing the paintwork154
Rubber seals155
Taking care of the interior157
Taking care of your vehicle exterior153
Washing152
Washing by hand152
Wash system153
Wax treatment154
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
159
TCS Operation
112
Technical data207
Telephone85
Temporary spare wheel179
Tiptronic103
Tools183
TOP TETHER146
Towing191
Towing a trailer119
Towing device Description
119
Drawbar load119
Use and care122
Towing eye Front192
Rear192
Towing protection36
Traction Control System (TCS)112
Trailer119, 123
13-pin power socket124
driving with a trailer124
Loading123
Safety eye124
Transport Luggage compartment
64
Roof rack system74
Transporting children safely142
Turn signal43
Turn signal system Indicator light
20
two-way radio systems85
Type plate207
Tyre inflation pressure Indicator light
20
Tyre load-bearing capacity See Wheels
177
Tyre pressure monitor Setting
178
Tyre repair Check pressure
189
Preparations188
Sealing and inflating the tyre188
Tyres175
Inflation pressure176
New177
See Wheels177
Sizes176
Tyre wear indicator176
U
Underbody protection
157
Unleaded petrol110
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