2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK height

WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend you do not use seat heating on the driver or front pas-
senger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs
which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to
make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that
the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The seat heating in the following cases will not turn on - there is a risk of
damaging the seat covers and seat heating. ■The seats are not occupied by people.
■ Items are fastened or stored items on the seats, such as a child seat, a bag
and the like.
■ Additional seat covers or protective covers are fixed to the seats.■
Clean the seat covers » page 128.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 141, Auto-
matic load deactivation .
Front armrest
Fig. 55
Adjusting armrest
Setting the height
›
Lift the armrest fully upwards in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 55 and then
move it back down completely.
›
Move the armrest into one of the 5 locking positions.
The armrest includes a storage compartment » page 73.
Rear armrest
Fig. 56
Fold the armrest forward
Folding forward
›
Pull on the loop
A
» Fig. 56 and fold the armrest forward in the direction of
the arrow.
A cup holder may be located in the armrest » page 70.
Seat backrests
Fig. 57
Opening for inserting the belt tongue / fold the seat backrest for-
wards
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backr-
ests forward. The seat backrests can also be folded forward individually on ve-
hicles with divided rear seats. 
67Seats and head restraints

HooksFig. 76
Hooks
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The hook is used to affix small items of luggage such as bags.
The hooks are located on both sides of the luggage compartment » Fig. 76.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 77
Secure luggage compartment cover
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
The boot cover can be removed if you want to transport bulky goods.
Removing
›
Unhook the support straps
A
» Fig. 77 from the luggage compartment cover.
›
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 78.
Installing›
Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel.
›
Position the mounts on the cover
C
» Fig. 77 onto the side trim panel via
bolt
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 are to be placed on the boot cover. This could endanger the ve-
hicle occupants during sudden braking or vehicle impact.
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. 77 must be engaged into the bolts on
the side trim panel
B
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the lug-
gage 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. 77 are attached to the boot, then the boot cov-
er 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.
77Transporting and practical equipment

Roof rack system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
fixing points for base support
83
Roof load
83WARNING■ The transported items on the roof rack must be securely attached – risk
of accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, handling of the car may change as a result of the dis-
placement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total ve-
hicle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstance – risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■When dealing with roof rack systems, the installation instructions supplied
with the roof luggage rack system must be observed.■
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the extended
sliding/tilting roof does not hit any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available
clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated
car wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.fixing points for base supportFig. 89
Attachment points rear / front
Read and observe
and on page 83 first.
Installation location of the attachment points for roof bars » Fig. 89
Rear attachment points
Front attachment points
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the en-
closed instructions.
Roof load
Read and observe
and on page 83 first.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and
the maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be
loaded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.
AB83Transporting and practical equipment

Air outlet ventsFig. 90
Air outlet vents
Read and observe
and on page 84 first.
Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet
vents according to the setting of the control and the outside atmospheric con-
ditions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3 and
4 » Fig. 90 and the outlets can also be opened and closed individually.
Changing the air flow direction
›
To change the height of the air flow, turn the horizontal fins upward or
downward using the movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 90 .
›
To adjust the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the
movable adjuster
A
to the left or to the right.
Open/close
›
Turn the regulator
B
» Fig. 90 upwards or downwards.
An overview of the available settings for adjusting the direction of the air
outlet.Set the direction of the air outletActive air outlet vents1, 2 , 41, 2 , 4 , 54 , 53 , 4
Note
Do not cover the air outlet vents with objects of any kind.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
and on page 84 first.
Recirculated air mode mostly prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when
standing in a traffic jam.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Heating and air conditioning (manual air conditioning)
To turn the recirculation mode on or off, press the Symbol key
 .
The air recirculation mode is automatically turned off by turning the air distri-
bution control
C
to position 
» Fig. 91 on page 86 or » Fig. 92 on page 86 .
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by repeatedly
pressing the symbol button .
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
To switch on press the Symbol key
. The symbol
 (pos.
7

» Fig. 93 on
page 87 ) appears in the display.
To switch off press the symbol key
 again. The
 symbol in the display
goes out. 
85Heating and air conditioning

Trailer
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Loading a trailer
116
Driving with a trailer
116
Anti-theft alarm system
117WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
Loading a trailer
Read and observe
on page 116 first.
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced. Whereby the maximum per-missible draw bar load must be utilised. If the draw bar load is too low, it jeop-
ardises 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
trailer 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 143,
Service life of tyres .
Towing capacity and trailer weight
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 172 , Technical data .
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
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
power. Therefore, for every additional 1,000 m in height (or part), the maximum
permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer.
The trailer and draw bar load information on the type plate of the towing de-
vice 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 draw bar load and the
maximum permissible total or towed weight of the vehicle and the trailer -
risk of accident and serious injuries!■
A sliding cargo can adversely affect stability and driving safety significant-
ly - there is a risk of accident!
Driving with a trailer
Fig. 118
Swivel out the 13-pin power
socket
Read and observe on page 116 first.
Before starting off
›
Grip the 13-pin socket on the handle
A
and swing out in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 118 .
›
Lift off protective cap
5
» Fig. 110 on page 112 towards the top.
After the journey
›
Grip the 13-pin socket on the handle
A
and swing out against the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 118.
›
Place the protective cover
5
» Fig. 110 on page 112 on the ball head. 
116Driving

Fig. 122
Securing the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 131 first.
Open flap
›
Open the front door.
›
Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 121 .
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.
›
Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
2
and the flap is un-
locked.
›
Grab hold of the bonnet and lift.
›
Take the bonnet support out of its holder
3
in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 122 and secure the opened bonnet by inserting the end of the sup-
port in the opening
4
.
Close the flap
›
Lift the bonnet.
›
Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
›
Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in !
WARNING■
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.■If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the
vehicle immediately and close the bonnet – risk of accident!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
CAUTIONNever open the bonnet by the locking lever » Fig. 121.
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 123
Principle illustration: Engine compartment
Read and observe
and on page 131 first.
Arrangement in the engine compartment » Fig. 123
Coolant expansion reservoir
137
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
134
Engine oil filler opening
136
Engine oil dipstick
135
Brake fluid reservoir
138
Vehicle battery
138
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
Radiator fan
Read and observe
and on page 131 first.
The radiator fan is powered by an electric motor. Operation is controlled ac-
cording to the temperature of the coolant. 
123456133Inspecting and replenishing

Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure on warm tyres.
With greater additional load, adjust the tyre inflation pressure accordingly.
Driving style
Fast cornering, sharp acceleration and braking increase the wear of your tyres.
Balancing wheels
The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. When driving, however, there are a
range of factors that may result in an imbalance. This may become apparent by
a “vibration” in the steering.
Have the wheels re-balanced after replacing the tyres.
Wheel alignment errors
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear leads to excess wear of the
tyres.
Tyre damage
Drive over kerbs and other such obstacles slowly and at right angles wherever
possible in order to avoid damage to tyres and wheel trims.
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges, etc.) on a regular basis. Remove foreign bodies (e.g.
small stones) from the tyre tread immediately.
Replacing wheels
If significantly greater wear is present on the front tyres, we recommend
swapping the front wheels with the rear wheels as shown in the dia-
gram » Fig. 130 -
 . You will then obtain approximately the same life for all the
tyres.
We recommend that you swap the tyres every 10,000 km in order to achieve
even wear on all tyres and to ensure optimal service life for the tyres.
Storing tyres
Identify disassembled tyres so that the previous direction of rotation can be maintained if the tyres are reassembled.
Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry place that is as dark as possible.
Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored upright.Wear indicators
The base of the tread of the tyres has 1.6 mm high wear indicators installed.
These wear indicators are evenly spaced around the circumference of the tyre,
depending on the make » Fig. 130- 
. Markings on the walls of the tyres
through the letters “TWI”, triangular symbols or other symbols identify the po-
sition of the wear indicators.
Tyre age
Tyres age and lose their original characteristics, even if they are not being
used. Therefore, we recommend not using summer or winter tyres older than 6
or 4 years old respectively.
New tyres
Read and observe
and on page 142 first.
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle are indica-
ted in your vehicle documents.
Where possible, replace tyres by axle. Always fit the tyres with the deeper
tread depth to the front wheels.
Explanation of tyre markings
195/55 R 15 85 H
What this means is:
195Tyre width in mm » Fig. 131 on page 14365Height/width ratio in % » Fig. 131 on page 143RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial » Fig. 131 on page 14315Diameter of wheel in inches » Fig. 131 on page 14385Load index » HSpeed symbol »
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside). e.g.
DOT ... 11 14...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the week 11 of 2014. 
144General Maintenance

DimensionsFig. 170
Principle sketch: Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions (mm)
» Fig. 170SpecificationValueAHeightBasic dimension1459/1471 a)Vehicles with a rough road package.1472/1484 a)B
Front track
Basic dimension1457For vehicles fitted with the 1.2 l/55 kW MPI and 1.2 l/63 kW TSI engines and 14"
wheel rims.1463CWidth1706D
Rear track
Basic dimension1494For vehicles fitted with the 1.2 l/55 kW MPI and 1.2 l/63 kW TSI engines and 14"
wheel rims.1500EWidth including exterior mirror1940FClearanceBasic dimension134Vehicles with a rough road package.141GWheel base2602HLength4304a)
Valid for vehicles with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
174Technical data