2013 SKODA RAPID warning light

Storage pockets on the front seatsFig. 57
Map pockets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
Pockets for storing maps, magazines etc. are provided on the back of the front
seat backrests » Fig. 57.
WARNINGNever put heavy items into the map pockets – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.
Meshed pockets on the front seat backrests
Fig. 58
Meshed pocketFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
Meshed pockets for storing small, lightweight objects such as mobile phones or MP3 players are provided on the inner side of the front seat backrests » Fig. 58.
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets. Heavy
objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets is 150 g.■Never put large objects into the meshed pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with
sharp edges – risk of damaging the meshed pockets.
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Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
65
Fastening elements
65
Fixing nets
66
Hooks
66
Luggage compartment cover
67
“Parking position” of the boot cover
68
Storage compartments in the boot
69
Flexible storage compartment (Rapid Spaceback)
69
Meshed pocket for storage (Rapid Spaceback)
70
Double-sided floor covering
70
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or using the nets » page 65.
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In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic en-
ergy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object with a
weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its own
weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains open for more than 10 minutes, the boot light switches off automatically.WARNING■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.■Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling properties
of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of acci-
dent! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving around,
always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the lashing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of injury!
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats » page 128, Correct seated position for
the passengers in the rear seats .
■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTIONPlease ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of abrasive objects.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 176, Service life of tyres .
Class N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 64.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1-4) must be used for fastening the load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle opera- tion. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged dur-ing the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and unloa-
ded.
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Fastening elements
Fig. 59
Lashing eyes and fastening ele-
ments
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 64.
The following fastening elements are located in the boot » Fig. 59.
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening element and eyelet only for fastening fixing nets » page 66.
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Luggage compartment coverFig. 63
Secure luggage compartment cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 64.
The boot cover can be removed if you want to transport bulky goods.
Removing
›
Unhook the support straps
A
» Fig. 63 from the boot.
›
On the underside of the cover, in the area between the bolts, tap
B
.
›
Remove the cover.
The dismantled luggage compartment cover can be stowed away behind the rear
seat backrest in the so called “parking position” » page 68.
Installing
›
Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel.
›
Position the mounts on the cover
C
» Fig. 63 onto the side trim panel via bolts
B
.
›
Interlock the cover by lightly knocking on the top side of the cover in the area
between the bolts.
›
Hook the support straps
A
onto the tailgate.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could be
endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something.CAUTION■ The maximum permissible load of the luggage compartment cover is 1 kg.■Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.■
When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The
following guidelines must be observed. ■ The mounts on the cover
C
» Fig. 63 must be engaged into the bolts on the
side trim panel
B
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
compartment cover in the lower position.
■ The cover must not be jammed in the seal of the boot lid when it is in the
opened position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest.
Note
■ If the support straps A » Fig. 63 are attached to the boot, then the boot cover
will raise when the boot is opened.■
After removing the luggage compartment cover, store it in such a way that it
cannot be damaged or soiled.
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67Seats and useful equipment

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

Control elementsFig. 79
The air conditioning system: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 79.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 79 .
Set the temperature (turn to the left to reduce the temperature, turn to the
right to increase the temperature)
Set the blower stage (stage 0: fan off, stage 4: highest blower speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 76
Switch recirculation on/off » page 81
Switching the cooling system on/off
Note
The indicator light in the symbol button  lights up when the ignition is switch-
ed on, even if not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have
been met » page 79.. By lighting up of the warning light in the button, the opera-
tional readiness of the cooling system is signalled.
ABC80Using the system

AdjustingFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 79.
Recommended basic settings of the air conditioning controls.
AdjustmentControl dial settings » Fig. 79 on page 80Symbol button » Fig. 79 on page 80Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 77
on page 76ABCDefrost/defog windscreen and side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture3 or 4Do not switch onAutomatically switched onb)Open and align with the side
windowFastest heatingAs far as it will goto the right3Briefly switch onSwitched offOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera-
ture2 or 3

Do not switch onSwitched offOpeningThe fastest coolingTo the left up to
the stopbriefly 4, then 2 or 3Briefly switch on c)ActivatedOpeningComfortable coolingDesired tempera-
ture1, 2 or 3Do not switch onActivatedOpen and align to the roofFresh air mode – ventilationTo the left up tothe stopDesired positionDo not switch onSwitched offOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
b)
Automatic switch-on can be deactivated by pressing the symbol button .
c)
Under certain conditions, recirculated air mode
» page 81 may switch on automatically; the indicator light will then light up in the symbol button
.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents
3 » Fig. 77 on page 76 in the
open position in all operating modes.
Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 79.
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 controlC
» Fig. 79 on page 80 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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81Heating and air-conditioning

Power steeringFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 96.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
The power steering only works when the engine is running. It is still fully possible to steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-gine is not running (e.g. when towing). However, greater physical effort is re-
quired to turn the steering wheel.
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Starting and stopping the engine
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser
98
Ignition switch
98
Starting the engine
98
Switching off the engine
99
The engine can only be started using a correctly coded original key. The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time afterstarting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING■ When driving without the engine running, the ignition key must always be in
the position 2 » Fig. 90 on page 98 (ignition switched on). This position is
indicated by the illumination of certain indicator lights in the instrument clus-
ter. ■ If the key is not in position 2
, this could lead to unexpected the steering
locking - risk of accident!
■
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise, the steering could
be blocked – risk of accident!
WARNING (Continued)■ When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Children could otherwise
start the engine for example – risk of accident or injury!■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
haust gases from the engine contain substances such as odourless and col-
ourless carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) – risk to life! ■ Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
CAUTION
■The starter must only be operated when the engine is not running and the vehi-
cle is at a standstill. The starter or engine may be damaged if the starter is activa- ted when the engine is running 3
» Fig. 90 on page 98.
■
Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 189 , Jump-starting .
CAUTION
■
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads before the en-
gine has reached its operating temperature – risk of damaging the engine!■
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its
operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower. 97Starting-off and Driving

NoteAfter switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.
Electronic immobiliser
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 97.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Immobilizer active.
IMMOBILISER
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Ignition switch
Fig. 90
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lockFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 97.
Petrol engines » Fig. 90
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
Ignition switched on Starting engine
Diesel engines » Fig. 90
Fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine switched off, the steer-
ing can be locked.
Heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
Starting engine
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel
until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
If the steering is locked and it is impossible or difficult to turn the key into posi-
tion
2
» Fig. 90 , move the steering wheel back and forth to unlock the steering.
Note
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.
Starting the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 97.
Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped with a glow plug system. The glow
plug warning light 
illuminates after the ignition has been switched on. Start
the engine after the warning light 
has gone out.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating pe- riod otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Move the gearshift lever into neutral or move the selector lever into position P
or N.
›
Switch on the ignition
2
» Fig. 90 on page 98. 
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