2013 SKODA RAPID technical data

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
4Table of Contents

On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, at the very latest shift up into the nextgear when the red area is reached. Observe the recommended gear » page 24,
Gear recommendation . Very high engine speeds when accelerating (accelerator)
are automatically restricted »
.
In vehicles with manual transmission, do not drive at unnecessarily low engine
speeds. Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly. Ob-
serve the recommended gear » page 24, Gear recommendation .
CAUTION
■
The engine is not protected from excessive engine revs caused by shifting
down at the wrong time. This can result in a sudden increase in revs beyond the
permissible maximum rpm, thereby causing engine damage.■
Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is stationary or when driving in in-
dividual gears.
For the sake of the environment
Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds. Shifting up sooner helps save
fuel, reduces engine noise and protects the environment.
New tyres
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 104.
New tyres must firstly be “run in”, as they do not offer optimal grip at first. There-fore, drive with special care for the first 500 km or so.
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New brake pads
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 104.
New brake pads do not initially provide optimal braking performance. They firstneed to be “run in”. Therefore, drive with special care for the first 200 km or so.
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Economical driving and environmental sustainability
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Looking ahead
106
Economical gear changing
106
Avoiding full throttle
106
Reducing idling
106
Avoiding short distances
107
Checking tyre inflation pressure
107
Avoiding unnecessary ballast
107
Regular maintenance
107
Saving electrical energy
108
Environmental compatibility
108
The technical requirements for low fuel usage and economic efficiency of the ve-
hicle have already been built into the vehicle at the works. ŠKODA places a partic-
ular emphasis on minimising negative effects on the environment.
It is necessary to take note of the guidelines given in this chapter in order tomake best use of these characteristics and to maintain their effectiveness.
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution and the wear to the engine, brakes
and tyres depend essentially on the following three factors:
› your personal driving style.
› operating conditions.
› technical requirements.
The fuel economy by can be improved by 10 -15 % by always looking ahead and
driving in an economical way.
Fuel consumption is also be influenced by external factors which are beyond the
driver's control. Consumption increases during the winter or under difficult condi-
tions, on poor roads, etc.
Fuel consumption can vary considerably from the manufacturer's data, as a result
of outside temperatures, weather and driving style.
Such an engine speed should be adhered to when accelerating, in order to avoid a
high fuel consumption and resonance of the vehicle. 
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Always check the tow bar before hitching a trailer. Apply suitable grease where
necessary.
Use the protective cover when stowing away the tow bar, in order to stop the
boot from getting dirty.
In the event of dirt, clean the surfaces of the mounting recess and treat with a
suitable preservative.
CAUTION
Apply grease to the upper part of the mounting recess. Make sure you do not re-
move any grease.
Trailer
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Loading a trailer
123
Driving with a trailer
124
Anti-theft alarm system
125WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
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Loading a trailer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 123.
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced, whereby the maximum permis-
sible drawbar load must be utilised. If the drawbar load is too low, it jeopardises the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the trail-
er is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this
combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 176,
Service life of tyres .
Trailer load
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan- ces » page 207 , Technical data .
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1 000 metres above mean
sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing pow-
er. Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum per-
missible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehicle
and the loaded trailer.
The trailer and drawbar load information on the type plate of the towing device is
merely a test value for the towing device. The vehicle-specific values are detailed
in the vehicle documents.WARNING■ Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the
maximum permissible total or towed weight of the vehicle and the trailer –
risk of accident and serious injury!■
Slipping loads can significantly impair the stability and safety of the vehicle/
trailer combination – risk of accident and serious injury!
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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.
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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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The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight ofthe operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the differencebetween the permissible total weight and the operating weight »
.
The payload consists of the following components: › Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 50 kg).
Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE regulations and EU
directives
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the engine. Afterwards standard urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in all
gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about 37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle.
WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of accident
and damage!
Note
■ If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist ga-
rage.■
The fuel consumption and emission values have been determined in accordance
with rules and under conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for de-
termining operational and technical data for motor vehicles.
■
Depending on the range of equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather
influences and vehicle condition, consumption values may deviate from the indi-
cated values.
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Dimensions
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 207.
Vehicle dimensions (mm)
RapidRapid SpacebackLength44834304Width17061706Width including exterior mirror19401940Height1461/1488 a)
(1474/1500 a)
) b)1459/1471 a)
(1472/1484 a)
) b)Clearance136/143 b)134/141b)Wheel base26022602Track gauge front/rear1457/1494
(1463/1500) c)1457/1494
(1463/1500) c)a)
Valid for vehicles with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
b)
Applies to vehicles with a rough road package.
c)
Applies to cars fitted with the 1.2 l/55 kW MPI and 1.2 l/63 kW TSI engines and 14" wheel rims.
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Vehicle-specific details per engine typeFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 207.The specified values have been determined in accordance with rules and under conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for determining operational and
technical data for motor vehicles.
1.2 l/55 kW MPI engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)55/5400112/37503/1198 Driving performancesRapid MG5Rapid Spaceback MG5Top speed (km/h)175172Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)13.913.8Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)750 a)
/950 b)750 a)
/950 b)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)560560a)
Slopes up to 12 %
b)
Slopes up to 8 %
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)63/4800160/1500-35004/1197 Driving performancesRapid MG5Rapid Spaceback MG5Top speed (km/h)183180Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)11.811.7Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)900 a)
/1100 b)900 a)
/1100 b)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)570570a)
Slopes up to 12 %
b)
Slopes up to 8 %
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1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI engineOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm3
)77/5000175/1550-41004/1197 PerformancesRapid MG6Rapid Spaceback MG6Top speed (km/h)195193Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.310.2Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)1100 a)
/1200 b)1100 a)
/1200 b)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)580580a)
Slopes up to 12 %
b)
Slopes up to 8 %
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)90/5000200/1500-40004/1390 Driving performancesRapid DSG7Rapid Spaceback DSG7Top speed (km/h)206203Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.59.4Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)12001200Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)610610
1.6 l/77 kW MPI engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)77/5600153/38004/1598 PerformancesRapid MG5Rapid WG6Rapid Spaceback MG5Rapid Spaceback WG6Top speed (km/h)193192191190Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.611.910.511.8Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)1000 a)
/1200 b)1000 a)
/1200 b)1000 a)
/1200 b)1000 a)
/1200 b)Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)570590570590a)
Slopes up to 12 %
b)
Slopes up to 8 %
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1.6 l./66 kW TDI CR engineOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm3
)66/4200230/1500-25004/1598 Driving performancesRapid MG5Rapid DSG7Rapid Spaceback MG5Rapid Spaceback DSG7Top speed (km/h)184/186 a)184182/184a)182Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.012.211.912.1Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)1200120012001200Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)630640630640a)
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1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)77/4400250/1500-25004/1598 Driving performancesRapid MG5Rapid Spaceback MG5Top speed (km/h)190190Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.410.3Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)12001200Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)630630
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Multi-purpose vehicles (AF)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 207.
Engine1.2 l./55 kW MPI1.2 l./63 kW TSI1.2 l./77 kW TSI1.4 l./90 kW TSI1.6 l/77kW MPI1.6 l./66 kW TDI CR1.6 l./77 kW TDI CRMaximum permissi-
ble gross weight
(kg)1595/1640 a)1615/1660a)1635/1680 a)1690/1735a)1615/1660a)
(1655/1700 a)
) b)1725/1770 a)
(1745/1790 a)
) b)
1723 c)1725/1770
a)
a)
Applies to vehicles with a rough road package.
b)
Valid for vehicles with automatic gearbox.
c)
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