2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK ignition

NoteThe function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated
when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened.
Opening/closing
Fig. 34
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening / closing tailgate » Fig. 34
Unlocking the door
Open flap
Closing the flap (by pulling the handle)
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button  on the remote control
key, then the door is automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by a specialist garage.
After activation of delayed locking, the boot lid can be opened again after clos-
ing within a limited period.
123Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
button 
on the remote control key.
Electric power windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the windows
52
Force limit
52
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
WARNING■ The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter » page 52. If
there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres. However, the windows should be closed
carefully – risk of injury!■
Deactivating the electrically operated power windows in the rear doors is
recommended (safety push button)
S
when children are being transported
in the rear seats » Fig. 35 on page 52 .
CAUTION
■
Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 125 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the elec-
trical power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.
■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehi-
cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption. 51Unlocking and opening

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking light and low beam
53
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
54
Turn signal and main beam
55
Automatic driving lamp control
55
Fog lights
56
Fog lights with CORNER function
56
Rear fog light
56
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
57
Hazard warning light system
57
Parking light
58
Driving abroad
58
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched
on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 36 on page 53 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
WARNING■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
WARNING (Continued)■ The automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the light and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the given light conditions.
The light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under these con-
ditions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Parking light and low beam
Fig. 36
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Light switch positions - turning the switch
A
» Fig. 36
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights) Automatic switching lights on and off » page 55
Switching on the parking light or parking lights 1)
» page 58
Turn on the low beam 1)

1)
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the  symbol also lights up in the light switch.
53Lights and visibility

Light switch positions - pulling the switch A
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 56
Switching on the rear fog light » page 56
 Headlight range control - knob
B
Turning the rotary switch from the position
 in

gradually adjusts the head-
light range control and thereby shortens the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the  or  posi-
tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible
warning signal is switched off after a few seconds or as a result of door con-
tact when the driver's door is closed. However, the side lights remain on to illu-
minate the parked vehicle if necessary.■
If leaving the vehicle without needing the parking lights on, always turn
the light switch to position 
.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the frontvehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 36 on page 53 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Remove the fuse for the daytime running lights » page 164, Fuses in the
dash panel .
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Use a fuse of appropriate amperage for the daytime running
lights » page 164 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Disable function on vehicles with the START-STOP system or with the
automatic driving light control
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Slide the turn signal light lever ( » Fig. 37 on page 55 ) downwards and hold
it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition – wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the deacti-
vation of the function.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
Function on vehicles with the START-STOP system or with the automatic
driving light control
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Slide the turn signal light lever ( » Fig. 37 on page 55 ) upwards and hold it in
this position.
›
Switch on the ignition – wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the activa-
tion of the function.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at
the front nor the rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore al-
ways switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.54Using the system

Turn signal and main beamFig. 37
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Lever positions
ASwitch on right turn signalBSwitch on left turn signalCSwitch on high beam (spring-loaded position)D Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-
loaded position)
Main beam
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the warning light  lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Flashing
When the left flashing light is switched on, the warning light  flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the right flashing light is switched on, the warning light  flashes in the
instrument cluster.
The flashing light is turned on even before the upper and lower pressure point.
This is advantageous in some manoeuvres. For example, when changing lanes
hold the control lever of each pressure point.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
“Convenience turn signal”
If you only wish to flash three times, briefly push the lever to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 38
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 53 first.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 38 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
Switching on/off of the light is regulated on the basis of data gathered by the
sensor fitted in the holder of the rear-view mirror below the windscreen.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also lights up.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 38 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position
1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 61, Activating the windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s. 
55Lights and visibility

COMING HOME / LEAVING HOMERead and observe
on page 53 first.
COMING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as a function) switches the light
automatically for a short time after leaving the vehicle.
LEAVING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as a function) switches the light
automatically for a short time when approaching the vehicle.
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment
fitted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
COMING HOME
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 38 on page 55 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The function was activated before leaving the vehicle by briefly switching
on the headlight flasher » page 55, Turn signal and main beam .
The driver's door was open - within 60 seconds after turning off the igni-
tion.
The light goes out 10 seconds after closing all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 38 on page 55 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The vehicle was unlocked with the radio remote control.
The light goes off after 10 seconds or when locking the vehicle.
CAUTION■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.■
If this function is activated, the battery will be heavily discharged particularly
in short-haul traffic.
Note
Poorer visibility are evaluated on the basis of information that is collected from
the sensor mounted in the interior mirror holder.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 40
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 40 .
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn-
ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash. 
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WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
Parking light
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The parking light is provided for a temporary lighting of the parked vehicle.
Parking light  switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Place the control lever into position
A
or
B
as far as it can go
» Fig. 37 on
page 55 - the parking light on the right/left-hand side of the vehicle is
switched on.
If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light  is not automatically switched on.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
Turn the light switch
A
to position 
» Fig. 36 on page 53 and lock the vehi-
cle.
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the symbol  in the light switch also
lights up when the two-sided parking light is switched on.
CAUTION
Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded, especially
over short distances.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The low beam is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of the road on
which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the left/
right), asymmetric headlight adjustment can dazzle oncoming traffic. In order
to avoid this, the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
NoteYou can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist
garage.
Interior lighting
Front interior light
Fig. 41
Front interior light - Version 1 / Version 2
Positions of sliding switch
A
» Fig. 41
Switching on
Switching off
Operating with the door contact switch
Switch for reading light
B
» Fig. 41
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
Conditions for the lighting operation with the door contact switch 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on.
› About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed. 
58Using the system

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

CAUTION■If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on,
the windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the igni-
tion is turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold tempera-
tures between the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned
back on again.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or be-
fore switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
windscreen. If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are fro-
zen to the windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wip-
er motor!
■
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the windscreen.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
blades would move back into their rest position and while doing so damage
the paintwork of the bonnet.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
Note
■ To avoid streaking, the wiper blades must be kept clean » page 126.■The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 46
Operating lever: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
Read and observe and on page 60 first.
Lever positions
0Wipers off1Periodic windscreen wiping/automatic wiping in rain2Slow windscreen wiping3Rapid windscreen wiping4 Flick windscreen wiping, service position of the wiper
arms » page 162 , (spring-loaded position)5Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-tensioned position)6Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regu-
lar intervals after a few seconds)7Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned posi-
tion)ASwitch for setting the desired break between the individual wiper
passes or the speed of the automatic wiping in rain (operating lever
in position 1
)
Interval windscreen wiping 
The wiping intervals are also speed-dependent regulated.
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain 
The wiping intervals are controlled depending on the rain intensity.
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen 
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe some-
what later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to
stop and the wipers to continue for another 1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on
the spraying duration).
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window 
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes some-
what later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to
stop and the wiper to continue for another 1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on
the spraying duration). The operating lever remains in position
6
.
Note
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.61Lights and visibility