2013 SKODA RAPID light

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
Instruments and Indicator Lights
10
Instrument cluster
10
Indicator lights
14
Information system
22
Driver information system
22
Multifunction display (MFD)
25
MAXI DOT display
27
Service interval display
28
Unlocking and opening
31
Unlocking and locking
31
Anti-theft alarm system
36
Luggage compartment lid
37
Electrical power windows
38
Lights and visibility
41
Lights
41
Interior lighting
45
Visibility
46
Windscreen wipers and washers
48
Rear mirror
49Seats and useful equipment52Adjusting the seats52
Seat features
54
Practical equipment
56
Luggage compartment
64
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Rapid Spaceback)
70
Roof rack system
74
Heating and air-conditioning
76
Heating, ventilation, cooling
76
Heating
77
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning system)
79
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system)
82
Communication and multimedia
85
Universal telephone installation GSM II
85
Voice control
90
Multimedia
92
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
96
Steering
96
Starting and stopping the engine
97
Brakes
99
Manual gear changing and pedals
101
Automatic transmission
101
Running in
104
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
105
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
109
Driving abroad
110
Assist systems
111
Brake assist systems
111
Parking aid
113Cruise Control System114START-STOP116
Towing a trailer
119
Towing device
119
Trailer
123
Safety
Passive Safety
126
General information
126
Correct seated position
127
Seat belts
130
Using seat belts
130
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
133
Airbag system
135
Description of the airbag system
135
Airbag overview
136
Deactivating airbags
139
Transporting children safely
142
Child seat
142
Fastening systems
145
General Maintenance
Vehicle care
147
Service intervals
147
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
149
Washing your car
152
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
153
Taking care of the interior
157
Inspecting and replenishing
160
Fuel
160
Engine compartment
162
Engine oil
166
Coolant
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Brake fluid170Vehicle battery171
Wheels
175
Tyres and wheel rims
175
Winter operation
180
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
182
Emergency equipment
182
Changing a wheel
184
Tyre repair
187
Jump-starting
189
Towing the vehicle
191
Remote control
193
Emergency unlocking/locking
194
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
195
Fuses and light bulbs
197
Fuses
197
Bulbs
200
Technical data
Technical data
207
Vehicle data
207
Index
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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
39
Door opening lever
35
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
50
Air outlet vents
76
Parking ticket holder
56
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
43
›
Speed regulating system
114
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
137
›with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
85
› with buttons for the operation of the information system
22
Instrument cluster
10
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
49
›
Information system
22
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
76
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Button for hazard warning light system
44
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
140
Interior rear-view mirror
50
Key switch for switching off the passenger airbag (in front passen-
ger storage compartment)
140
Front passenger airbag
137
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
63
Air outlet vents
76123456789101112131415161718Power window in the front passenger door38Door opening lever35
Light switch and headlight beam control (on the dash panel)
41, 41
Bonnet release lever
164
Fuse box in the dashboard
197
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
96
Ignition lock
98
Pedals
101
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
Seat heater on the front left seat
54
› 
TCS
111
› 
Central locking system
34
› 
Rear window heater
47
› 
START STOP
116
› 
Seat heater on the front right seat
54
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
101
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
102
Handbrake lever
100
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Cup holder
58
›
Multimedia holder
61
›Ashtrays
59
Storage compartment
58
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
77
›
Operating controls for the air conditioning system
79
›Operating controls for Climatronic
82
Note
The position of some of the controls on right-hand drive models may differ from
that shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on the controls and switches are the same as
for left-hand drive models.19202122232425262728293031329Cockpit

Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
10
Revolution counter
11
Display
11
Speedometer
11
Coolant temperature gauge
11
Fuel gauge
12
Counter for distance driven
12
Digital clock
13
Display of the second speed
13
Auto Check Control
13
When the ignition is on, the instrument cluster is illuminated 1)
.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the Error message will appear in the
display. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist garage.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.■
Never operate the controls in the instrument cluster while driving, only
when the vehicle is stationary!

OverviewFig. 2
Instrument cluster
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
Revolutions counter with warning lights » page 11
Display » page 11 :
› With counter for distance driven
» page 12
› With service interval display
» page 28
› With digital clock
» page 13
› with multifunction display (MFA)
» page 25
› With information system
» page 22
Speedometer with warning lights » page 11
Coolant temperature gauge 1)
» page 11
Button for display mode:
› Setting the hours/minutes
» page 13
› Enable/disable the display of the second speed 2)
» page 13
› Service intervals - Display of the number of days and kilometres remaining
until the next service 2)
» page 28 
123451)
Applies to vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
Applies to vehicles with a segment display.
10Using the system

Button for:
› Reset daily trip counter
» page 12
› Set hours/minutes
› enable / disable the mode selected by means of the 5
key
Fuel gauge 1)
» page 12

Revolution counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 10.
The red scale of the revolution counter
1
» Fig. 2 on page 10 indicates the range
in which the system begins to limit the engine speed. The system automatically
restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolution
counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
Follow the recommended gear to prevent engine speeds that are too high or too
low » page 24 .

Display
Fig. 3
Display types
67First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
The instrument cluster can have one of the following types of display » Fig. 3.
Segment display
MAXI DOT display.

Speedometer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
Warning against excessive speeds
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h 2)
.
The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls below 120
km/h.

Coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 4
Coolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
The coolant temperature gauge » Fig. 4 only operates when the ignition is
switched on.
In vehicles with a segment display, the coolant temperature is indicated only by
the lighting up or going out of one of the warning lights » page 16,

 Coolant
.


1)
Applies to vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
This function only applies to certain countries.
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Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale, this indicates that the engine has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and
high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the mid-range of the scale. At very high ambient temperatures or heavy en- gine loads, the pointer may move even further to the right.
High temperature range
If the pointer reaches the red area of the scale, the coolant temperature is too high. Further information » page 16,   Coolant .
CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet im-
pair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
Fuel gauge
Fig. 5
Fuel gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
The instrument cluster can have one of the following types of fuel gauge » Fig. 5.
Instrument cluster with the MAXI DOT display
Instrument cluster with the segment display
The fuel gauge only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning light lights up when the amount of fuel reaches the reserve zone  » page 19 .
The reserve zone is indicated by the red area of the scale » Fig. 5 -  or by display-
ing only the last two segments of the scale » Fig. 5 -  in the magnifying glass.
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the engine
and the exhaust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous curves,
braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indicates ap-
prox. a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the fuel gauge displays the correct fuel level again. This is not a fault.■
The arrow  next to the icon  within the fuel gauge displays the installation
location of the fuel filler on the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Counter for distance driven
Fig. 6
Segment display / MAXI DOT dis-
play
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
Daily trip counter (trip)
The daily trip counter
A
» Fig. 6 indicates the distance driven since the counter
was last reset - in intervals of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
Reset daily trip counter
›
Press and hold the
6
» Fig. 2 on page 10 button. 
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Odometer
The odometer B » Fig. 6 displays the total distance the vehicle has travelled.
Note
If the second speed display is enabled on vehicles with a segment display, this
speed will be shown instead of the odometer.
Digital clock
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 10.
The clock is set using the buttons
5
and
6
. » Fig. 2 on page 10
Select the display that you wish to change with the button
5
and carry out the
change with the button
6
.
In vehicles equipped with the MAXI DOT display, it is also possible to set the clock
in the Time menu » page 28.

Display of the second speed
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
The display can show the current speed in mph 1)
.
This feature is provided for driving in countries with different speed units.
MAXI DOT display.
The display of the second speed can be set in the menu item settings » page 28,
Settings .
Segment display
›
Press the
5
» Fig. 2 on page 10 key repeatedly until the odometer display flash-
es » page 12 .
›
Press the
6
key while the display flashes.
The second speed is displayed instead of the odometer. The display of the second speed can be disabled in the same way.

Auto Check Control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 10.
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked contin-
uously when the ignition is switched on.
Some error messages and other information are displayed in the MAXI DOT dis-play. The messages are displayed simultaneously with the symbols in the MAXI DOT display or with the warning lights in the instrument cluster » page 14.
The menu item Vehicle status is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT dis-
play whenever at least one fault message exists. After selecting this menu, the
first of the error messages is displayed. If there are several error messages, the
display will show 1/3, for example, below the message. This indicates that the
first of a total of three error messages is being displayed.
Warning symbols in the MAXI DOT display
Engine oil pressure too low» page 16Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor defective» page 16Problem with the engine oil pressure» page 13Clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG are too hot» page 13
 Problem with the engine oil pressure
If the 
symbol is shown in the MAXI DOT display, you must have your vehicle
checked immediately by a specialist garage. The information about the maximum
permissible engine speed is displayed together with this symbol.
 Clutches of the automatic gearbox DSG are too hot
A 
symbol in the MAXI DOT display indicates that the temperature of the auto-
matic gearbox DSG clutches is too high.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book! 
1)
For models with the speedometer in mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
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 do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until
the  icon goes out – risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your journey as
soon as the symbol disappears.WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis- tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 44 . The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
Note
■ If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 22, Using the information
system .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver.

Indicator lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
14
 Brake system
15
 Seat belt warning light
15
 Generator
15

Open door
15


Engine Oil
16
 
Coolant
16
 Power steering
17
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
17
 Traction Control System (ASR)
17

Antilock brake system (ABS)
18
 Rear fog light
18
 Bulb failure
18 Exhaust inspection system18 Glow plug system (diesel engine)18
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
19
 Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
19

Fuel reserve
19
 Airbag system
20
 Tyre inflation pressure
20
 Windscreen washer fluid level
20
  Turn signal system
20
 Fog lights
21
 Cruise control system
21

Selector lever lock
21
 Main beam
21
The indicator lights show the current status of certain functions/faults and may
be accompanied by audible signals.
WARNING■ Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions in
the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or damage
to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 44 . The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning notes must be followed at all times when working in the engine com-
partment » page 162 , Engine compartment .

 Handbrake
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The warning light 
comes on if the handbrake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h for at least 3
seconds while the handbrake is applied. 
14Using the system