2013 SKODA RAPID warning

WARNING■Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the ve-
hicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
Never leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Note
If the safelock system is switched on » page 33, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not work.
Child safety lock
Fig. 15
Parental Control: Left rear door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 31.
The child safety lock prevents the corresponding rear door from being opened
from the inside. The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 15 (mirror-
inverted on the right-hand door).
Switching off
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 15
(mirror-inverted on the right-hand door).
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Opening/closing a doorFig. 16
Door handle/door opening lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 31.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
A
» Fig. 16 on the door you wish to
open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly while
driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the vehi-
cle is on an incline – risk of injury!
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35Unlocking and opening

Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
36
Interior monitor and towing protection
36
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against vehicle break-ins. If an attempt is made to break into the vehicle, the system triggers au-
dible and visual warning signals (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
An alarm is triggered when the following monitored areas of the vehicle have afault.
› Bonnet.
› Boot lid.
› Doors.
› Ignition lock.
› Vehicle inclination
» page 36.
› Interior of car
» page 36.
› A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
› Socket of the factory-fitted towing device
» page 124, Driving with a trailer .
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the alarm system is activated.
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the doors and windows are closed in order
to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 36.
Activating
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
If the vehicle is unlocked and a door or the boot lid not opened within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safe securing system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched back on. This function is intended to
prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is unlocked. If the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds, the alarm system is automatically activa-ted again.
Note
If the vehicle is unlocked by inserting the key into the driver door, the key must
be inserted into the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15 seconds
of unlocking the door to deactivate the alarm system.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 17
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car or the inclination of the vehicle, and then triggers the alarm. 
36Using the system

Switching off›Switch off the ignition.›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol button  » Fig. 17 on the B-column on the driver's side. The
symbol lighting in the button changes  from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are activated automatically after
the vehicle is locked.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibility
of the alarm being triggered by movement (e.g. children or animals) from within
the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or
towed.
CAUTION
■ The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehicle.■
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked, even if the
safe securing system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not activa-
ted.
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Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
38
Automatic locking
38WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if it was locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the boot lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust gases
may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment lid,
as otherwise it could crack – risk of injury!
CAUTION■ If the vehicle was locked before the boot lid was closed, the lid is immediately
locked automatically when closed.■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the tailgate, it could crack.
Note
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated when
starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central locking.
The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is opened.
37Unlocking and opening

WARNING■Ensure that no persons are still left in the vehicle when locking it. In an
emergency, it will no longer be possible to open the windows from the inside.■
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety switch)
S
if there are children in the rear seats » Fig. 20
on page 39.
■
The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter » page 40. If
there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres. However, the windows should be closed care-
fully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric win-
dows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 155 , Windows and exterior mirrors and only then operate the electrical
power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power window mechanism could be damaged.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.
Opening/closing the windowsFig. 20
Buttons on the driver's door/in the rear doors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 38.
Buttons for the electrical power windows » Fig. 20 .
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for power window at the rear right door
Button for power window at the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
Opening
›
The window can be opened by pressing lightly on the corresponding button. The opening process stops when one releases the button.
Additionally, the driver's window can be opened automatically (fully open) by
pressing the button to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the win-
dow to stop immediately.
Closing
›
The window can be closed by pulling lightly on the top corner of the corre- sponding button. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by pressing
the safety switch
S
» Fig. 20 . The buttons for the electrical power windows at
the rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety push-button
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light 
in the safe-
ty switch
S
lights up. 
ABCDS39Unlocking and opening

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking light and low beam
41
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
42
Turn signal and main beam
43
Fog lights
43
Fog lights with CORNER function
43
Rear fog light
44
Hazard warning light system
44
Parking light
45
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering, the position of some of the controls
differs from that shown in » Fig. 21 on page 41. The symbols which mark the po-
sitions of the controls are identical.
WARNING■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or if visibility is poor.
NoteThe headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched on,
the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the
headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist has no
influence on the life of the lighting system.
Parking light and low beam
Fig. 21
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 41.
Light switch positions
A
» Fig. 21 .
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights) Switching on the parking light or parking lights on both sides 1)
» page 45 ,
Parking light
Switching on the low beam 1)
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 43
Switching on the rear fog light » page 44
Headlight beam control 
Turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 21 from position 
to 
gradually activates the
headlight beam control , thereby shortening the beam of light. 
1)
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the
 symbol also lights up in the light switch.
41Lights and visibility

The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loadedWARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehicles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.■
An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the  or  posi-
tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible warning signal is switched off after a few seconds or as a result of door contact
when the driver's door is closed. However, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if necessary.
■
If leaving the vehicle without needing the parking lights on, always turn the
light switch to position .

Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
The daytime running lights function provides the lighting of the front of the vehi-
cle.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch » Fig. 21 on page 41 to position 
.
Deactivating the daylight driving lights function
›
Deactivate the daylight driving lights by removing the fuse for the daylight driv-
ing lights » page 197 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Activating the daylight driving lights function›Activate the daylight driving lights by inserting the fuse with the appropriate
amperage for the daylight driving lights » page 197, Fuses in the dash panel .
Deactivating daytime running lights on vehicles with the START-STOP system›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal lever » Fig. 22 on page 43 towards the steering wheel
while simultaneously pushing it downwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition – wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the deactiva- tion of the daytime running lights.
›
Release the turn signal lever.
Activating daytime running lights on vehicles with the START-STOP system
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal lever » Fig. 22 on page 43 towards the steering wheel
while simultaneously pushing it upwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition – wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the activation
of the daytime running lights.
›
Release the turn signal lever.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following condi- tions are met:
The ignition is switched on.
The daylight driving lights function is activated.
The light switch » Fig. 21 on page 41 is in position 
.
Note
When the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at the
front nor the rear) and the number plate lights are not lit.42Using the system

Turn signal and main beamFig. 22
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 41.
Lever positions » Fig. 22
Switch on right turn signal 
Switch on left turn signal 
Switch on main beam (spring-tensioned position) 
Switch on main beam or headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position) 
The parking light can also be controlled with the control lever » page 45.
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the warning light 
lights up in
the instrument cluster.
When the left or right turn signal is on, the warning light 
or 
flashes in the
instrument cluster.
“Convenience turn signal”
If you only wish to flash three times, briefly push the lever to the upper or lower
pressure point and release again.
Turn signal for changing lanes - to only flash briefly, only move the lever up or
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.ABCDNote■ The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.■The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.■
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
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Fog lights
Fig. 23
Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 41.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 23 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 14.

Fog lights with CORNER function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on each side of the vehicle to illu-
minate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc. 
43Lights and visibility

The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the
right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h. The low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
The CORNER light is mainly intended to be used for illuminating the nearby envi-
ronment at a broad angle in front of and beside the vehicle. It lights up and goes
out gradually.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 23 on page 43 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 43, the rear fog light is switched
on by turning the light switch to the position 
and is pulled out directly to the
position
2
. This switch can only be put into one position.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 14.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer.
Hazard warning light systemFig. 24
Button for hazard warning light
system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 41.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 24 .
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch on
automatically.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the igni- tion are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corresponding
vehicle side will flash.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.


1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
44Using the system