2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK brake light

Driver of the tow vehicle›Engage the clutch gently when starting off or depress the accelerator partic-
ularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.›
Only then, approach correctly when the rope is taut.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that
the turn signal lights, horn, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer sys-
tem can be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled
drivers should not attempt to tow another vehicle or to be towed in one.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 159
or » page 160 to the detachable ball head of the towing equip-
ment » page 112 .
WARNING■
The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances re-
sult in the front towing eye becoming unscrewed from your vehicle.■
Do not use one-sided twisted tow rope, because the towing eye could
become unscrewed on the vehicle under certain circumstances.
■
When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those
which relate to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle be- ing towed.
CAUTION■ Do not start the engine by towing – there is a risk of damaging the engine
and the catalytic converter! The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
jump-start aid » page 157, Jump-starting .■
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your vehicle
must only be towed with the drive wheels raised clear of the ground or on a
special breakdown vehicle or trailer.
■
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should
be elastic. Thus only plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a similarly elastic
material should be used.
■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Front towing eye
Fig. 146
Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 159 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the cap in the area
A
» Fig. 146 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye
B
, insert the cap in area
A
and
then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly. 
159Emergency equipment and self-help

CAUTION■“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amper-
age – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at other points in the electrical
system.■
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical
system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
■
A blown fuse is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
■
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power-consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power-consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 154
Underside of the dash panel: Dis-
tribution board cover
Read and observe and on page 163 first.
The fuses are located on the bottom of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 154 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash
panel.
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Reinsert the cover into the dash panel in the opposite direction to the arrow
such that the guide pins are guided into the dash panel openings.
Carefully push the cover in.
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 155
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
Read and observe
and on page 163 first.
No.Power consumer1S-contact2START - STOP3Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment, telephone, oil level
sensor, diagnostic port, dimmable interior rear-view mirror4Control unit for ABS/ESC, steering angle sensor strip with switches5Petrol engine: Speed regulating system6Reversing light (manual gearbox)7Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake pedal switch, clutch switch, engine cooling fan9Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air con-
ditioning system, park distance control, window lift, engine cooling
fan, heated washer nozzles10DC-DC converter11Mirror adjustment12Control unit for trailer detection13Electronic control unit for automatic gearbox, selector lever of the
automatic gearbox14Lights and visibility15Not assigned 164Do-it-yourself

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
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Brake fluid137
Checking138
Information messages31
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) indicator light
36
brakes Driving in
104
Brakes Brake booster
99
Brake fluid138
Braking and stabilisation systems106
Handbrake100
Information messages31
Brakes and parking99
Braking Information on braking
99
Breakdown kit155
bulb rear lamp
170
Bulbs Replacing
166
Buttons in the driver's door Electric power windows
51
C
Car computer See multifunction display
39
Care and maintenance119
Car park ticket holder69
Carrier83
Cavity protection125
Central locking45
Central locking button48
Change Engine oil
134
Changing Front turn signal bulb
168
Wheels151
Changing a wheel Follow-up work153
Preliminary work151
Removing and attaching a wheel152
Charging a vehicle battery140
Check Fit ball head properly
114
Checking Battery electrolyte level
140
Brake fluid138
Coolant137
Engine oil135
Oil level135
Windscreen washer fluid134
Checks Statutory checks
119
Children and safety20
Child safety Side airbag
21
Child safety lock48
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat20
TOP TETHER23
Use of child seats22
Use of ISOFIX child seats23
Chrome parts see vehicle care
124
Cigarette lighter70
cleaning chrome parts
124
Cleaning Alcantara
128
and maintaining belts128
artificial leather128
headlight glasses125
materials128
natural leather127
plastic parts124
seats covers of the electrically heated seats128
wheels126
Cleaning safety belt
128
Cleaning seat covers
128
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
128
Seat covers128
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
124
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
125
Door locking cylinder125
Headlight glasses125
Under-body protection126
wheels126
Windows and external mirrors125
Cleaning vehicle122
Cleaning vehicle exterior123
Plastic parts124
Rubber seals124
Vehicle paint work123
Wiper blades126
Clean interior Safety belt
128
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
124
Climatronic air distribution control
85
Operating elements87
Clothes hook74
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
71
Ashtray71
Cigarette lighter70
General view25
Lights58
storage compartments68
useful equipment68
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COMING HOME57
compartments68
Computer See multifunction display
39
convenience turn signal55
Coolant136
Checking137
Information messages32
Replenishing137
Temperature gauge27
Warning light32
Cooling system cost-effective use
88
malfunctions88
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
56
Correct seated position7
Driver7
Front passenger8
Instructions9
Rear seats9
Counter for distance driven28
cruise control operation
108
operation description109
Cruise control system Warning light
36
Cruise Control System108
Cup holders70
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
54
Daytime running lights54
Dazzle see sun screen of the panoramic roof
60
De-icing windows
125
Deactivating an airbag18
Decorative films124
Defrosting rear window59
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
51
Departure angle175
Diesel refer to Fuel
131
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
131
Diesel particle filter Information notices
34
Warning light34
Digital Clock Time
29
Dipstick135
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
141
Display27
Compass points43
Coolant temperature27
Fuel supply28
Gear changes38
Service intervals43
Display a low temperature38
Display of the second speed29
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
121
Distance driven28
Door Child safety lock
48
Closing49
Emergency locking161
Opening49
Warning light for open door31
Door open Warning light
31
Double-sided floor covering79
Driving Driving through water105
Emissions173
Fuel consumption173
Maximum speed176
off made-up roads105
Driving economically Tips
104
Driving in Brake linings
104
the engine104
Tyres104
Driving off made-up roads105
Driving through water105
Driving with a trailer116
E
Economical driving and environmental friendli- ness
104
EDL107
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
51
Button in the rear door52
Buttons in the driver's door52
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)107
Electronic immobilizer97
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)106
Emergency Changing a wheel
151
Hazard warning light system57
jump-starting158
Jump-starting157
Locking the door without a locking cylinder161
Selector lever-unlocking162
Towing the vehicle158
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch160
Tyre repair155
Unlocking the tailgate162
emergency equipment reflective vest
149
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Emergency equipmentFire extinguisher150
First aid kit149
Jack150
Vehicle tool kit150
Warning triangle149
emergency wheel146
Emissions173
Engine Switching off the engine
98
Engine compartment131
Brake fluid138
Overview133
Vehicle battery138
Engine number172
engine oil specification
135
Engine oil134
change134
Checking135
Information messages31
Replenishing136
Warning light31
Environment104
EPC Warning light
34
ESC Function
106
Warning light32
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
34
F
Fastening elements
76
Films124
Fire extinguisher150
First aid kit149
Flashing55
Flexible storage compartment79
Fog lights56
Warning light36
Fog lights with CORNER function56
Footmats101
refer to footmats101
Force limit Power windows
52
Front airbag15
Front interior light58
fuel lead-free petrol
130
Fuel129
Diesel131
Fuel gauge28
refer to Fuel129
Refuelling129
Fuel consumption104, 173
Fuel reserve Warning light
35
Fuses Assignment
163
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel164
Colour coding163
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment166
Replacing163
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
166
G
Gearbox Warning messages
29
Gear change Gear recommendation
38
Information on the selected gear38
Gear changing Gear stick
101
gears spare
147
General viewCockpit25
Generator Indicator light
31
Genuine parts120
Glasses compartment73
Glow plug system Warning light
34
GSM89
H
Handbrake
100
Warning light30
Hazard warning light system57
HBA107
Head airbag17
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
62
Headlights Bulb arrangement
167
Driving abroad58
Headlight cleaning system62
Headrest removing and installing
65
Head restraints65
Adjust height65
Heating84
Air distribution control85
Control elements86
Exterior mirror63
Rear window59
Seats66
Heating rear window59
HHC107
Hill Hold Control (HHC)107
Hitch112
Drawback load112
Hooks77
Horn25
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Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)107
I
Ice scrapers
125
Ignition see ignition lock
98
Ignition lock98
Immobilizer97
Indicator lights30
Individual settings Locking
47
Unlocking47
Inertia reels13
Information system37
Compass point display43
Display a low temperature38
Door warning39
Gear recommendation38
MAXI DOT display42
Multifunction display39
Operation37
Service interval display43
instrument cluster Auto Check Control
29
Instrument cluster26
Counter for distance driven28
Display27
Display of the second speed29
Fuel gauge28
Indicator lights30
Overview26
Revolution counter27
see instrument cluster26
Speedometer27
Temperature gauge27
Interior care126
Natural leather127
Interior monitor50
ISOFIX22
J
Jack
150
Jump-starting157, 158
K
Key Locking
47
Start the engine98
Unlocking47
L
Lamp failure Indicator light
33
Lamps Warning lights
33
Leather Natural leather care
127
LEAVING HOME57
Lever Main beam
55
Turn signal55
Windscreen wipers61
lever lock selection (automatic gearbox) indicator light
36
Light COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
57
Daytime running lights54
Fog lights with CORNER function56
Parking light58
Replacing bulbs166
Lighting Luggage compartment
75
Lights53
Automatic driving lamp control55
Beam range adjustment53
Cockpit58
Fog lights56
Hazard warning light system57
Headlight flasher55
Indicator lights30
Low beam53
Main beam55
Parking light53
Rear fog light56
switching on/off53
Turn signal55
Lock/unlock steering lock97
Locking Individual settings
47
Key47
Remote control46
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
48
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
161
Low beam53
Luggage compartment75
Cover77
Emergency unlocking162
Fastening elements76
Fixing nets76
Flexible storage compartment79
Lighting75
Unlocking the tailgate162
Variable loading floor80
Luggage compartment cover77
Luggage compartment lid50
Luggage Storage Storage net bag
79
M
Main beam
55
Warning light36
Maintenance see vehicle care
123
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
85
Operating elements86
184Index