2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK lock

Fig. 53
Removing and installing rear head restraints
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
Front restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull the support
in the direction of arrow
2.›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow
3
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Rear restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
B
in the direction of arrow
4
, while at the same
time using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press the securing button in opening
C
in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
6
.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow
7
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNINGNever drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
Note
For the sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat
backrests. These headrests cannot be removed.Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
66
Front armrest
67
Rear armrest
67
Seat backrests
67
Front seat heating
Fig. 54
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seats heating » Fig. 54
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button  or

» Fig. 54 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch. 
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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. 
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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.
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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
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Closing›Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place.
Air supply into the storage compartment›
Turn the control dial » Fig. 70 - 
anti-clockwise to the limit to open the air
supply.
›
Turn the control dial - anti-clockwise to close the air supply.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Note
■ A 1 litre bottle (max. capacity) can be stored in the storage compartment on
the front passenger's side.■
When the storage compartment is opened, a light lights up.
■
If the cooling of the storage compartment is not used, we recommend that
you leave the air supply closed.
Clothes hook
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and onthe handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors.
WARNING■ Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks. Never leave any heavy or
sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of clothing.■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing; this may re-
duce the effectiveness of the head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.Storage pockets on the front seatsFig. 71
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The storage pockets » Fig. 71 are intended for the storage of maps, magazines,
etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items into the map pockets – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.
Net pockets on the front seat rest
Fig. 72
Meshed pocket
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The net pockets are used for storage of small and light objects, such as mobile phones and the like. 
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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.
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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. 
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NoteAfter removing the variable cargo floor, place it down in such a way that it can-
not be damaged or soiled.
Folding up/down
Fig. 87
Fold up/fold down variable loading floor
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
The variable loading floor can be folded up in both positions (upper and lower). Folding up
›
Grasp the variable loading floor at handle
A
» Fig. 87 .
›
Lift the variable loading floor in the direction of the arrow
1
until the folding
corners
B
lock into place in area
C
.
Folding down
›
Grasp the variable loading floor in the middle or at handle
A
» Fig. 87 .
›
Unlock the variable loading floor by pulling it in the direction of the arrow
2
.
“Parking position”Fig. 88
Set parking position / fold down from the parking position
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
The variable loading floor can only be in set to the “parking position” when it is in the lower position » page 81 and the luggage compartment cover has been
taken out » page 77.
Folding up
›
Remove the luggage compartment cover from the vehicle » page 77.
›
Grasp the variable loading floor at handle
A
» Fig. 88 .
›
Lift the variable loading floor in the direction of the arrow
1
until the folding
corners
B
lock into place in area
C
.
Folding down
›
Push the folding corners
B
» Fig. 88 on both sides of the variable loading
floor in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove these from positions
C
.
›
Grasp the variable loading floor in the middle or at handle
A
.
›
Fold down the variable loading floor in the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe variable loading floor in the “parking position” restricts the driver's
view at the back.
CAUTION
■ The variable loading floor can only be set to the “parking position” when in
the lower position.■
If the variable loading floor is in the “parking position”, the “parking position”
on the luggage compartment cover cannot be set » page 78.
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