2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK key battery

Removing/installing the towing eye›Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row 2
» Fig. 146 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
2
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 147
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 159 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye. » Fig. 147. Replace the
protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 159 first.
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 112, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to using the towing eye.
CAUTIONThe detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
161
Synchronising the remote control
161
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.160Do-it-yourself

Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 148
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 148 with your thumb or using a flat
screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down in
the region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover
A
on the key and press it down until it clicks into
place.
Note
■ The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 161.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
› Press any button on the remote control key.›Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1
minute.
Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
161
Unlocking the tailgate
162
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
162
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 149
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors
which have no locking cylinder. It is only visible after opening the door.
Emergency locking » Fig. 149
Cover
Door locked
Door unlocked
Before using the emergency closing mechanism, remove cover
A
» Fig. 149 .
After use, reinstall the cover into the corresponding hole in the door.
After closing the locked door, it cannot be opened from the outside. The door
is unlocked by pulling on the door opening lever and is then opened from the
outside.
A161Emergency equipment and self-help

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 
165Fuses and light bulbs

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

Manual gear changingrefer to gear changing101
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
42
MAXI DOT display42
Main menu42
Operation37
Settings42
Maximum permissible weights
172
Maximum speed176
MDI96
MFD See multifunction display
39
Mirror Exterior mirror
63
Make-up60
Mobile phone89
Connecting to the hands-free system91
Modifications119
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
121
Service120
Spoiler121
Multifunction display Functions
39
Information40
Memory39
Operation37
Multimedia94
Multimedia holder72
N
N1
79
Nameplate172
Nets76
O
Oil Information messages
31
See Engine oil135
Oil pressure Information messages
31
On-board computer See multifunction display
39
Operating weight172
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
131
Vehicle battery140
Original accessories120
Outside temperature40
Overview Engine compartment
133
Indicator lights30
P
Parking
100
Parking aid107
Parking aid107
Function108
Parking light53
Parking space100
Park the vehicle Parking
100
Passive safety Before setting off
6
Driving safety6
Safety equipment6
Passive Safety6
Payload172
Pedals101
Footmats101
Petrol see fuel
130
Plastic parts124
Pockets on the front seat rests74
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
123
Power outlet 12 V
71
Power steering Warning light
32
Practical equipment Net pockets on the front seat rests
74
Reflective vest149
Practical features 12-Volt power outlet
71
Storage pockets on the front seats74
Waste container72
R
Radiator fan
133
Raise vehicle153
Rear fog light56
Warning light33
Rear interior light59
Rear mirror62
Exterior mirror63
Interior mirror62
Refuelling129
Fuel129
Remote control Locking
46
Replacing the battery161
Synchronisation process161
Unlocking46
Remote control key Replacing the battery
161
Repairs and technical alterations119
Replacement parts119
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights andparking light
168
Bulb for the fog light168
185Index

TCSOperation106
Technical data172
Telephone89
Tiptronic103
Tools150
TOP TETHER23
Towing158
Towing device Description
112
Use and care115
Towing eye Front
159
Rear160
Towing protection50
Traction Control System (TCS)106
Trailer116
13-pin power socket116
driving with a trailer116
Loading116
Safety eyelet116
Trailer operation112
Transport Luggage compartment
75
Roof rack system83
Transporting68
Transporting children safely20
Turn signal55
Turn signal system Warning light
36
two-way radio systems89
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
35
Tyre load-bearing capacity Refer to Wheels
145
tyre pressure monitor display
146
setting146
Tyre repair Check pressure157
Preparations156
Sealing and inflating the tyre156
Tyres142
Inflation pressure143
new104
New144
Refer to Wheels144
Sizes143
Tyre wear indicator143
U
Under-body Vehicle care
126
Under-body protection126
Unlocking Individual settings
47
Key47
Remote control46
Unlocking and locking45
USB96
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
121
Useful equipment Ashtray
71
Car park ticket holder69
Cigarette lighter70
Clothes hook74
Cup holders70
Glasses compartment73
Multimedia holder72
Storage compartment68
Using the information system37
Using the selector lever102
V
Variable loading floor
80
Folding up82
Inserting81
Lower position81
Parking position82
Removing81
Upper position80
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
141
charging140
Checking the battery electrolyte level140
Cover139
Operation in winter140
Replacing141
Safety instructions138
vehicle care chrome parts
124
Vehicle care Alcantara
128
Artificial leather128
Cavity protection125
Cleaning vehicle exterior123
Cleaning wheels126
Decorative films124
Door locking cylinder125
Headlight glasses125
Interior care126
Maintenance123
Materials128
Natural leather127
Plastic parts124
Polishing vehicle paint work123
Rubber seals124
Safety belt128
Seat covers128
Under-body protections126
washing122
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control
29
Vehicle data sticker172
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
172
Vehicle dimensions174
Vehicle height174
187Index