2013 SKODA RAPID boot

Fuse assignment in the engine compartmentFig. 169
Schematic representation of fuse box in engine compartment: Ver-
sion 1/version 2
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 197.
No.Power consumer1Generator2Not assigned (version 1), auxiliary electric heater (version 2)3Interior (version 1) » Fig. 169
Power supply for fuse block (version 2) » Fig. 1694Auxiliary electric heating (version 1) » Fig. 169
Interior (version 2) » Fig. 1695Interior6Engine cooling fan, control unit for preheating unit7Electrohydraulic power steering8ABS9Radiator fan10Automatic gearbox11ABS12Central control unit13Electrical auxiliary heating system
Note
Fuses 1-7 are replaced by a specialist garage.
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
201
Replacing the low beam bulb
201
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
202
Changing the front turn signal bulb
202
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
203
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
203
Rear light (Rapid)
204
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Rapid)
204
Tail lamp (Rapid Spaceback)
205
Replacing bulbs in rear light (Rapid Spaceback)
206
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recommend
having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help in the
event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in the
spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work in
the engine compartment » page 162, Engine compartment .■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not sufficiently
illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty by other
road users.
■
H7 and H15 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety glasses
when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professional
knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
The corresponding lamp must always be switched off when replacing a light
bulb. 
200Do-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

Rear light (Rapid)Fig. 177
Remove cover/light
Fig. 178
Installing the lamp connector/lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 200.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 183, Vehicle tool kit into
the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 177 - 
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 177 - 
.
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp » Fig. 177 - 
.
›
Grip the tail lamp and carefully remove it by jiggling it out in the opposite direc-
tion of travel.
›
Pull the locking mechanism
1
» Fig. 178 on the connector in the direction of the
arrow.
›
Press the latching mechanism
2
» Fig. 178 and remove the connector.
Installing›Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.›
Insert the lamp into the mounts in the body » Fig. 178 -  .
›
Carefully press the tail lamp into the body so that the bolts
2
» Fig. 179 on
page 204 on the lamp engage into the mounts in the body » .
Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage securely.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electric installation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has become pinched, we recom-
mend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the tail lamp.

Replacing bulbs in rear light (Rapid)
Fig. 179
Outer part of the lamp/inner part of the lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 200.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the bulb holder
1
» Fig. 179 in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it
from the lamp housing. 
204Do-it-yourself

›Replace the bulb, reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and
turn to the stop in a clockwise direction.
Inner part of the lamp›
Unlock the bulb holder using the locking latches marked with arrows » Fig. 179 -
 and remove the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
›
Turn the bulb holder to the stop » Fig. 179 -  in an anti-clockwise direction and
remove it from the lamp housing.
›
Replace the bulb, reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn to the stop in a clockwise direction.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly.
All locking mechanisms must audibly snap into place.

Tail lamp (Rapid Spaceback)
Fig. 180
Remove cover/light
Fig. 181
Installing the lamp connector/lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 200.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 183, Vehicle tool kit into
the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 180 -  .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 180 -  .
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp » Fig. 180 -  .
›
Grip the tail lamp and carefully remove it by jiggling it out in the opposite direc-
tion of travel.
›
Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp » Fig. 181 -  .
Installing
›
Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
›
Insert the lamp into the mounts in the body » Fig. 181 - 
.
›
Carefully press the tail lamp into the body so that the bolts
2
» Fig. 182 on
page 206 on the lamp engage into the mounts in the body » .
Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage securely.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body and
the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electric installation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has become pinched, we recom-
mend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the tail lamp.

205Fuses and light bulbs

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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Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
110
Unleaded petrol110
ABS Function
112
Warning light18
Accessories149
Adjusting Belt height
133
Exterior mirror50
Head restraints53
Interior mirror50
Manual air conditioning81
Seat53
Seats52
Steering wheel96
Adjusting the seats52, 127
Adjustment Beam range
41
Aerial153
Airbag135
Deactivating140
Deactivating the front passenger airbag140
Deployment135
Front airbag137
Head airbag139
Indicator light20
Modifications and damage to the airbag system151
Side airbag138
Airbag system135
Air conditioning system Air outlets
76
Climatronic82
Manual air conditioning system79
Air outlets76
Alarm Switching off36
Triggering36
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
36
Trailer125
Antilock Braking System112
Armrest Front
55
Rear55
Artificial leather158
Ashtray59
ASR warning light
17
Assist system ABS
112
Assist systems111
ABS18
ASR17
Cruise Control System114
EDL112
ESC17, 111
HBA112
HHC112
Parking aid113
START-STOP116
TCS112
Auto Check Control13
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
195
Starting-off and driving103
Tiptronic103
Automatic load deactivation174
Automatic transmission101
Kickdown104
Malfunction104
Selector lever lock103
Using the selector lever102
AUX95
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
109
Avoiding damage to your vehicle109
B
Ball head Check fitting
121
Fitting121
Ready position120
Removing122
Battery In the remote control key
193
Belts130
Belt tensioners133
Bonnet Closing
164
Opening164
Boot Class N1 vehicles
65
Double-sided floor covering70
Flexible storage compartment69
Hooks66
Meshed pocket for storage70
See Boot lid38
Storage compartments in the boot69
Boot cover Parking position
68
Boot lid Automatic locking
38
Closing38
Opening38
Brake booster100
Brake fluid170
Changing171
Checking170
Information messages15
Brakes Brake assist systems
111
Brake booster100
Brake fluid170
Handbrake100
212Index

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

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