2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK light

No.Power consumer16Power steering, speed sensor, engine control unit, control unit for
fuel pump17Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP18Mirror heater19Ignition lock input20Engine control unit, electronic control unit for fuel pump, fuel pump21Reversing lamp (automatic gearbox), fog lights with the function
CORNER
22
Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air con-
ditioning system, telephone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, multi-function steering wheel, ignition key removal lock, di-
agnostic port, rain sensor23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment,
side lights24Central control unit25Light switch26Rear window wiper27Steering wheel module28Petrol engine: ACF valve, PTC heater29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition system, cruise control31Lambda probe32High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Switch illumination, number plate light, parking light36High beam, light switch37Rear fog light, DC-DC converter38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40Not assigned41Heated front seats42Rear window heaterNo.Power consumer43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Boot lid lock, central locking system46Alarm47Cigarette lighter48ABS49Turn signal lights, brake lights50DC-DC converter, radio51Electric windows (driver's window and rear left window)52Electric windows (front passenger's window and rear right)53Windscreen washer54START-STOP instrument cluster, steering wheel module, multi-func-
tion steering wheel55Control unit for automatic gearbox56Headlight cleaning system57Headlights front, rear58Headlights front, rear
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 156
Vehicle battery: Cover for the
fuse box - variant 1 
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Fig. 157
Vehicle battery: Cover for the
fuse box - variant 2
Read and observe and on page 163 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press the lock buttons on the cover together simultaneously in the direction
of the arrow
1
» Fig. 156 or » Fig. 157 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Place the cover on top of the fuse box.
›
Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock.
The cover must engage securely.
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment
Fig. 158
Fuses: Version 1/version 2
Read and observe
and on page 163 first.
No.Power consumer1Generator2Not assigned (version 1), auxiliary electric heater (version 2)No.Power consumer3Interior (version 1) » Fig. 158
Power supply for fuse block (version 2) » Fig. 1584Auxiliary electric heating (version 1) » Fig. 158
Interior (version 2) » Fig. 1585Interior6Engine cooling fan, control unit for preheating unit7Electro-hydraulic 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
167
Replacing the low beam bulb
167
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
168
Changing the front turn signal bulb
168
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
168
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
169
Rear lamp
170
Replacing bulbs in rear light
170
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties. 
166Do-it-yourself

›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 131, Engine compartment .■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot be seen 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, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main, low or fog beam.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlightsFig. 159
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 167 first.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 159
Low beam » page 167 or low beam with xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light » page 168
Turn signal light (at the front) » page 168
Replacing the low beam bulb
Fig. 160
Headlight with halogen bulb:
Bulb for low beam
Read and observe and on page 167 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
A
» Fig. 159 on page 167 .
›
Remove the connector with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 160 .
›
Remove the connector.
›
Insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the bulb fit in the
recesses of the reflector.
›
Attach the connector.
›
Fit the protective cap
A
» Fig. 159 on page 167 .
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Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking
lightFig. 161
Bulbs for main beam, daytime running lights, and parking light
Read and observe
and on page 167 first.
Removing/replacing the bulb for main beam and separate daytime running
lights
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 159 on page 167 .
›
Turn the bulb holder
A
» Fig. 161 as far as it goes in the direction of the ar-
row and remove it.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in the
opposite direction to that of the arrow as far as it goes.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 159 on page 167 Insert.
Removing/replacing the bulb for the parking light
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 159 on page 167 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 161 .
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 159 on page 167 Insert.
Changing the front turn signal bulbFig. 162
Principle sketch: Bulb for indica-
tor
Read and observe and on page 167 first.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb » Fig. 162 as far as it will go in the direction of
the arrow and then remove it.
›
Remove the bulb, insert the new bulb into the socket and turn in the oppo-
site direction to that of the arrow to the stop.
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
Fig. 163
Front bumper: Protective grille/removing the fog light 
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Fig. 164
Replacing the light bulb
Read and observe and on page 167 first.
Removing the protective grille
›
Undo the protective grille in the area of the arrow » Fig. 163 -
 using the
clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 150, Vehicle tool kit .
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 163 .
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
›
Unscrew the screws » Fig. 163 -
 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. 164.
›
Turn the lamp socket in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 164 and pull it out.
›
Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter
to the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Attach the connector.
›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 163 and tighten.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate lightFig. 165
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 167 first.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 165 .
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.
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Rear lampFig. 166
Remove cover/light
Fig. 167
Installing the lamp connector/lamp
Read and observe
and on page 167 first.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims » page 150, Vehicle tool kit
into the hole at the position indicated by the arrow » Fig. 166 -
 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
1
-
» Fig. 166 .
›
Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the lamp » Fig. 166 -
 .
›
Grasp the light and carefully remove with shaky movements in the direction
of arrow
2
.
›
Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp » Fig. 167 -
 .
Installing
›
Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
›
Insert the lamp into the mounts in the body » Fig. 167 -
 .
›Carefully press the tail lamp into the body so that the bolts 2
» Fig. 168 on
page 170 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 electrical instal-
lation 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
removing and installing the tail lamp.
Replacing bulbs in rear light
Fig. 168
Outer part of the lamp/inner part of the lamp
Read and observe
and on page 167 first.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the bulb holder
1
» Fig. 168 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.
Inner parts of the lamp
›
Unlock the bulb holder using the locking latches marked with ar-
rows » Fig. 168 -
 and remove the bulb holder from the tail lamp. 
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›Turn the respective bulb
» Fig. 168  until it stops counter-clockwise and re-
move it from the bulb holder.›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Insert guide mandrels
3
» Fig. 168 of the bulb holder into the lamp.
All locking mechanisms must audibly snap into place.
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Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
130
Abroad Headlights
58
ABS Function
106
Warning light33
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles121
Accessories119
Adjusting Belt height
13
Exterior mirror63
head restraints65
Interior mirror62
Seat64
Steering wheel8
Adjusting the seats7
Adjustment Beam range
53
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
85
Airbag14
Deactivating18
Deactivating the front passenger airbag18
Deployment14
Front airbag15
Head airbag17
Indicator light35
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 121
Side airbag
16
Airbag system14
Air conditioning84
Air distribution control85
Climatronic87
manual air conditioning86
Air distribution control85
Air outlet vents85
Alarm Switching off
49
Triggering49
Alcantara cleaning
128
Anti-lock Braking System106
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
50
Trailer117
Armrest Front
67
Rear67
artificial leather128
Ashtray71
ASR Warning light
33
Assist system ABS
106
Assist systems106
ABS33
ASR33
Cruise Control System108
EDL107
ESC32, 106
HBA107
HHC107
Parking aid107
START-STOP109
TCS106
Auto Check Control29
Automatic driving lamp control55
Automatic gearbox101
Manual shifting of gears103
Selector lever-emergency unlocking162
Selector lever lock102
Starting-off and driving103
Tiptronic103
Using the selector lever102
Automatic gearbox modes102
Automatic load deactivation141
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
103
Automatic transmission Kickdown
103
Selector lever lock103
AUX96
B
Ball head Check fitting
114
Fitting113
Ready position113
Removing115
Battery In the remote control key
161
Belts10
Belt tensioners13
Bonnet Closing
132
Opening132
Boot Class N1 vehicles
79
Double-sided floor covering79
Hooks77
See Boot lid51
Storage compartments in the boot78
Boot cover Parking position
78
Boot lid automatic locking
51
Closing51
Opening51
Brake Warning light
31
Brake booster99
brake fluid specification
138
180Index