2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK tow

Front sun visorsFig. 44
Fold down the cover / swivel cover to the door and slide the mir-
ror cover
The sun visors protect you from the blazing sun.
Operation of the sun visor » Fig. 44
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Make-up mirror with cover
Slide mirror cover
WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-
ployment area of the head airbags if any objects are attached to them. Ini-
tiation of the head airbags may cause injury.
Sun screen of the panoramic roof
Fig. 45
Open sun screen
The sunshade protects against the blazing sun.
12ABThe sunshade can be opened or closed manually » Fig. 45.WARNINGWhen operating the sun blind, proceed with caution to avoid causing crush-
ing injuries – risk of injury!
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
61
Headlight cleaning system
62
The wiper and washer system provide a good view through the windscreen or
rear window.
The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the
ignition is switched on.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 134.
WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 162.■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
■
Automatic wiping in rain only operates as a support. The driver is not re-
leased from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers
manually depending on the visibility conditions. 
60Using the system

When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external navigation devices on to the windscreen or in the vicini-
ty of the automatic dimming mirror » page 62,
in section Introduction .
CAUTION
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the light striking the sen-
sors is not affected by other objects.
Exterior mirror
Fig. 48
Front door - Outside mirrors Operation: mechanical/electrical
Read and observe
on page 62 first.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
Mechanically-adjustable mirrors
By moving the rotary knob in the direction of the arrow, the mirror surface can
be adjusted to the desired position » Fig. 48 -
 .
Electrically-adjustable mirrors
By moving the rotary knob in the direction of the arrow, the mirror surface can
be adjusted to the desired position » Fig. 48 -
 .
The knob can be moved into the following positions. Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows.
To put it back into its original position, it should be folded back from the side
window until it audibly clicks into place.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.
Note
■ The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +35 ℃.■
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
63Lights and visibility

Folding forward
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests 1)
.›
Put the belt tongue into the opening
A
» Fig. 57 into the side cladding -
safety position.
›
Press the release lever
B
and fold the back seat rest forward in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
Folding backwards
›
If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest
tilted slightly forwards.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking
button
B
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
C
is hidden.
WARNING■
The seat belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after
folding back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can
the seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the seat belts be jammed by the folded
back seat backrests.Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
69
stowage compartments in the doors
69
Storage compartment in the centre console
69
Cup holders
70
Cigarette lighter
70
Ashtray
71
12-Volt power outlet
71
Waste container
72
Multimedia holder
72
Storage compartment in the front arm rest
73
Glasses compartment
73
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
73
Clothes hook
74
Storage pockets on the front seats
74
Net pockets on the front seat rest
74WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may distract you
from concentrating on the traffic – there is the risk of an accident!■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from oth-
er storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would not
be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger of causing
an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
1)
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints removed before
the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that they are not
be damaged or soiled.
68Using the system

Car park ticket holderFig. 58
Parking ticket holder
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The parking permitted holder » Fig. 58 is designed e.g. for attaching car park-
ing tickets.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order
not to restrict the driver's vision.
stowage compartments in the doors
Fig. 59
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 59
Storage compartment in the front doors
Bottle compartment in the front doors
ABStorage compartment in the rear doors
Bottle compartment in the rear doorsWARNINGIn order to ensure that the operating range of the side airbag is not im-
paired, area A » Fig. 59 of the storage compartment must only be used for
storing objects that do not protrude.
Note
■ In area B of the storage compartment of the front doors, a bottle can be
housed with a max. content of 1.5 l.■
In area
D
of the storage compartment of the rear doors, a bottle with a max.
content of 0.5 l can be stored.
Storage compartment in the centre console
Fig. 60
Non-lockable compartment, front / rear
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Non-lockable compartment » Fig. 60
In the front centre console
In the rear centre console
CDAB69Transporting and practical equipment

The net pockets are located on the inner sides of the front seat backr-
ests » Fig. 72 .WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets.
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets is 150 g.■Never put large objects into the meshed pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with
sharp edges – risk of damaging the meshed pockets.
Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
76
Fixing nets
76
Hooks
77
Luggage compartment cover
77
“Parking position” of the boot cover
78
Storage compartments in the boot
78
Flexible storage compartment
79
Storage net bag
79
Double-sided floor covering
79
Class N1 vehicles
79
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or by using the fixing
nets » page 76 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.WARNING■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.■Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger
of death!
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling proper-
ties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of
accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
around, always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of in-
jury!
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats » page 9, Correct seated position
for the passengers in the rear seats .
■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that
the seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poison-
ing!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot! 
75Transporting and practical equipment

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

“Parking position” of the boot coverFig. 78
Parking position of the luggage
compartment cover
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest.
Adjusting
›
Slide the dismantled cover between bolt
A
and contact surface
B
of the
side panel » Fig. 78.
WARNINGWhen adjusting the “parking position”, the boot cover must be between
the bolt A and the rear seat backrest - risk of damaging the rear seat
backrest and the boot cover.
CAUTION
■ Before setting the “parking position” of the luggage compartment cover, the
variable loading floor must be put in the desired position » page 80.■
If the luggage compartment cover is in the “parking position”, the “parking
position” of the variable loading floor cannot be set » page 82.
Storage compartments in the bootFig. 79
Remove the tray cover on the left / right
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
The side compartment covers can be removed to increase the size of the lug- gage compartment.
Removing/Inserting
›
Grasp the top part of the cover and remove it in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 79 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
CAUTION
■ The storage compartments are designed for storing small objects of up to
1.5 kg. in weight in total.■
When using the storage compartment, take care not to damage the storage
compartment or the luggage compartment lining.
78Using the system

Flexible storage compartmentFig. 80
Flexible storage compartment
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The flexible storage compartment can be installed on the right-hand side ofthe boot » Fig. 80.
Installing
›
Place both ends of the storage compartment into the openings on the right
side panel of the luggage compartment.
›
Push the storage compartment down to lock it.
Removing
›
Grasp the storage compartment on the two upper corners.
›
Remove the storage compartment by pulling upwards and then towards you.
CAUTION
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
Note
The flexible storage compartment cannot be installed on vehicles with the var-
iable loading floor » page 80.Storage net bagFig. 81
Meshed pocket for storage
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The meshed pocket for storage is located on the right-hand side of the
boot » Fig. 81 .
CAUTION
The meshed pocket for storage is designed for storing small objects of up to
1.5 kg. in weight in total.
Double-sided floor covering
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
You can fit a double-sided floor covering in the luggage compartment.
One side of the double-sided floor covering is made of fabric, the other side is
washable (easy to maintain).
The washable side is used to transport wet or dirty items.
Note
For easier turning of the covering, use the loop attached.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load. 
79Transporting and practical equipment