2013 SKODA RAPID engine

Rear window heaterFig. 29
Dash panel: Button for rear win-
dow heater
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 29
Switch the rear window heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after approx. 7 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy » page 108 , Saving electrical energy .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automatical-
ly, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 174 , Automatic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
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Sun visorsFig. 30
Sun visor: left/right
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow
1
or
2
» Fig. 30 .
The driver or front passenger sun visor has a vanity mirror
A
or
B
with a cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of arrow
3
or
4
.
WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed.
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47Lights and visibility

WARNING■Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other objects.■Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of vi-
sion. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mir-
rors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following
vehicles.■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
Note
■ The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running.■Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.■
If the electrical exterior mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjus-
ted by hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
■
Contact a specialist garage if there is a fault with the power setting function for
the exterior mirrors.
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Interior mirror
Fig. 33
Interior mirror
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 49.
Dimming mirror
›
Adjust the lever at the lower edge of the mirror in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig. 33 .
The mirror dips.
Basic setting›Adjust the lever at the lower edge of the mirror in the direction of the arrowB
» Fig. 33 .
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Exterior mirror
Fig. 34
Front door - rotary knob for the exterior mirrors: mechanical/electri-
cal
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 49.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
Mechanically-adjustable mirrors
By moving the rotary knob in the direction of the arrow, the mirror surface can be
adjusted to the desired position » Fig. 34 - 
.
Electrically-adjustable mirrors
By moving the rotary knob in the direction of the arrow, the mirror surface can be
adjusted to the desired position » Fig. 34 - 
.
The knob can be moved into the following positions. Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater 
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›To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button audibly clicks into place.WARNING■ The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
Note
For the sport seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat backr-
ests. These headrests cannot be adjusted by height or removed.
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
54
Front armrest
55
Rear armrest
55
Rear seat backrests
55
Front seat heating
Fig. 38
Heated front seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 54.
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically. The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button  or  » Fig. 38 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level of the seat heating is down-regu- lated up to the switch-off. The level of the seat heating is indicated by the num-
ber of illuminated warning lights in the switch.
WARNINGIf you have a controlled pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through med-
ication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend
not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior
and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recom-
mend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so
that the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult
your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■Do not turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele-
ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do not
turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and seat
heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 159.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 174,
Automatic load deactivation .
54Using the system

12-volt power outletFig. 50
12-Volt power socket
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 56.
The 12-volt power socket is located in the front centre console » Fig. 50.
Using the power socket
›
Remove the power socket cover or the cigarette lighter.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12-volt power sockets and any connected appliances can also be operated when the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn »
.
WARNING■
Improper use of the 12-volt power socket and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The 12-volt power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical
accessories with a total power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's elec-
trical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery of
the vehicle!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the 12-volt power socket.

■ Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.■
Before turning the ignition on or off, and before starting the car, switch off the
device connected to the 12-volt power socket to prevent any damage caused by
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
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Waste container
Fig. 51
Waste container / open waste container
Fig. 52
Replace bags
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 56.
The waste container can be inserted into the slots in the doors » page 57.
Insert waste container
›
Position the waste container at the front edge of the slot. 
60Using the system

Heating and air-conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlets
76
Using the cooling system economically
77
Operational problems
77
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during
winter months.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling ef-
fect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-condi-
tioning system » page 81 or for Climatronic » page 83.
WARNINGFor your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the windows
are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how to cor-
rectly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and defrost
the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free from ice, snow or leaves,
for example, to ensure that the heating and cooling system works properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air con-
ditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a leak!
Note■ The used air escapes through the vents at the back of the boot.■We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the in-
terior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys- tem. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is oper-ating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (re-
placement of compressor).
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Air outlets
Fig. 77
Air outlet vents
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 76.
Warmed, unwarmed or cooled air flows out of the air outlet vents depending on
the regulator position for the heating or the air-conditioning system and the at-
mospheric conditions.
On air outlet vents 3 and 4 » Fig. 77 , the direction of air flow can be changed and
the vents can also be opened or closed individually and the amount of airflow ad-
justed.
Set the air flow direction
›
To adjust the height of the air flow, turn the horizontal fins upward or down- ward using the movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 77 . 
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›To adjust the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the mov-
able adjuster A to the left or to the right.
Setting the amount of airflow›
Turn knob
B
» Fig. 77 upwards all the way to the stop to fully open the air out-
let.
›
Turn knob
B
downwards all the way to the stop, to close the air outlet.
The knob can be adjusted to any position in between.
An overview of the available settings for adjusting the direction of the air out- let.
Setting the direction of the air outletActive air outlet vents1, 2, 41, 2, 4, 54, 53, 4
Note
Do not cover the air outlet vents with objects of any kind.
Using the cooling system economically
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 76.
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when in cooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al- low the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environmentPollutant emissions are also lower when fuel is being saved » page 105, Econom-
ical driving and environmental sustainability .
Operational problems
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 76.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 197 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 11.
If you are not able to resolve the operational problem yourself, or if the cooler
output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
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Heating
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
78
Adjusting
78
Recirculated air mode
79
77Heating and air-conditioning

We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 77 on page 76 in the
open position in all operating modes.
Note
If the air distribution is positioned only towards the windows, the total amount of
air is used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This
can lead to restriction of the heating comfort.
Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 77.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into
the vehicle, e.g. when driving through a tunnel or in a traffic jam.
Switching on/off
›
Press the symbol button 
.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
›
Press the symbol button 
again.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
C
» Fig. 78 on page 78 is turned to position 
. Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this position by repeatedly pressing the symbol button
 .
WARNINGNever leave recirculated air mode switched on over a longer period of time, as
“stale air” can cause driver and passenger fatigue, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. Increased risk of accident. Switch off recir-
culated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
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Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Control elements
80
Adjusting
81
Recirculated air mode
81
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 80, Control elements .
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower switch is switched on (positions 1-4).
If the desired interior temperature can also be achieved without activating the cooling system, fresh air mode should be selected.
The cooling system is switched off at excessive coolant temperatures in order to guarantee a cooling effect when the engine is under a high load.
CAUTION
■ Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow out of
the vents when the cooling system is switched on.■
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when getting
out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Note
We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist
garage once every year.79Heating and air-conditioning

Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
82
automatic mode
83
Switching the cooling system on/off
83
Setting the temperature
83
recirculated air mode
83
Controlling blower
84
Defrosting windscreen
84
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the tem-
perature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to alterthe settings manually.
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 82, Control elements .
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The cooling system is switched off at excessive coolant temperatures in order to guarantee a cooling effect when the engine is under a high load.
Note
We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once ev-
ery year.Control elementsFig. 80
Climatronic: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 82.
The buttons/control dial Setting the interior temperature » page 83
Display
Display of selected interior temperature
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, change the displayed temperature units » page 83 , Setting the temperature
Automatic operation of the air conditioning system Ventilation or defrosting of the windshield activated
Direction of air flow
Recirculated air mode activated
Cooling system activated
Blower speed set
The buttons/control dial Adjust the blower speed » page 84
Interior temperature sensor Switching automatic mode on » page 83
Switch the intensive windscreen heater on/off » page 84
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