2013 SKODA RAPID headlight

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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202Do-it-yourself

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.
203Fuses and light bulbs

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

Fuel reserveIndicator light19
Fuses Assignment
197
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel198
Colour coding197
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment200
Replacing197
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
200
G
Gearbox Information messages
13
Gear change Gear recommendation
24
Information on the selected gear24
Gear changing Gear stick
101
General view Cockpit
9
Generator Indicator light
15
Glasses storage box62
Glow plug system Warning light
18
GSM85
H
Handbrake
100
Indicator light14
Hazard warning light system44
HBA112
Head airbag139
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
49
HeadlightsBulb arrangement201
Driving abroad110
Headlight cleaning system49
Head restraint53
Heating Defrosting windows
78
Exterior mirror50
operating77
Rear window47
Recirculated air mode79
Seats54
Heating and air-conditioning76
Heating rear window47
HHC112
Hill Hold Control (HHC)112
Hooks66
Horn9
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)112
I
Ice-scraper
155
Ice warning23
Ignition98
Immobiliser98
Indicator lights14
Individual settings Locking
34
Unlocking34
Inertia reels133
Information system22
Compass point display24
Door warning24
Gear recommendation24
Ice warning23
MAXI DOT display27
Multifunction display25
Operation22
Service interval display28
Instrument cluster10
Counter for distance driven12
Display11
Fuel gauge12
Indicator lights14
Overview10
Revolution counter11
Speedometer11
Temperature gauge11
Interior monitor36
ISOFIX145
J
Jack
183
Jacking points Raise vehicle
186
Jump-starting189, 190
K
Key Locking
32
Starting the engine98
Unlocking32
L
Lever Main beam
43
Turn signal43
Windscreen wipers49
Light Daytime running lights
42
Fog lights with CORNER function43
Parking light45
Replacing bulbs200
Light bulbs Rear light (Rapid)
204
Lighting Luggage compartment
64
215Index

Lights41
Beam range adjustment41
Cockpit45
Fog lights43
Hazard warning light system44
Headlight flasher43
Indicator lights14
Low beam41
Main beam43
Parking light41
Rear fog light44
switching on/off41
Turn signal43
Loads207
Locking Individual settings
34
Key32
Remote control33
Vehicle key32
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 34
Low beam
41
Luggage compartment64
Cover67
Emergency unlocking194
Fastening elements65
Fixing nets66
Lighting64
Unlocking the tailgate194
Variable loading floor70
Luggage compartment cover67
Luggage compartment lid37
M
Main beam
43
Indicator light21
Maintenance107
Decorative films155
Manual air conditioning Adjusting
81
Recirculated air mode81
Manual gear changing see gear changing101
Manually setting air conditioning Control elements
80
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
27
MAXI DOT display27
Main menu28
Operation22
Settings28
Maximum speed209
MDI95
Meshed pocket for storage70
Meshed pockets on the front seat backrests64
MFD See multifunction display
25
Mirror Exterior mirror
50
Vanity47
Mobile phone85
Connecting to the hands-free system88
Modes of the automatic transmission102
Modifications149
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
151
Service150
Spoiler151
Multifunction display Functions
25
Information26
Memory25
Operation22
Multimedia92
Multimedia holder61
N
N1
65
Nets66
O
Oil Information messages
16
See Engine oil167
On-board computer See multifunction display
25
Operation in winter De-icing windows
155
Diesel fuel162
Vehicle battery173
Outside temperature26
Overview Engine compartment
165
Indicator lights14
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
154
Paintwork care154
Panoramic roof48
Parking Parking aid
113
Parking aid113
Function113
Parking light41
Part replacement149
Passive safety Before setting off
126
Driving safety127
Safety equipment126
Passive Safety126
Pedals101
Footmats101
Petrol refer to Fuel
161
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
154
216Index

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
218Index