2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK ignition

Unlocking the tailgateFig. 150
Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
The luggage compartment lid can be unlocked manually if there is a fault in
the central locking system.
Unlocking
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 67.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the trim panel as far as it
goes » Fig. 150 .
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Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
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Open the boot lid.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 151
Selector lever-emergency un-
locking
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Carefully pull up the front left and right cover.
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Pull up rear cover.
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Press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 151 using your
finger.
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At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the front windscreen wiper blades
162
Replacing the rear window glass wiper blades
163WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the front windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 152
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe on page 162 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms
into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Close the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Place the operating lever in position
4
» Fig. 46 on page 61 .
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 152 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the windscreen wiper arm at the top end.
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Press the locking button
A
and remove the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow
2
. 
162Do-it-yourself

Attaching the windscreen wiper blade›Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» Fig. 46 on page 61 .
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the home position.
Replacing the rear window glass wiper blades
Fig. 153
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe on page 162 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 153 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the windscreen wiper arm at the top end.
›
Press the locking button
A
and remove the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow
2
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
164
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
164
Fuses in the engine compartment
165
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment
166
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-
ing » page 164 , Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or » page 166 ,
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment .
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40WARNINGAlways read and observe the warning notes before completing any work in
the engine compartment » page 131, Engine compartment .163Fuses and light bulbs

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
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Remove the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 154 in the direction of the arrow.
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Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash
panel.
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Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
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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

›Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work
in the engine compartment » page 131, Engine compartment .■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot be seen or can only be seen with
difficulty by other road users.
■
H7 and H15 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main, low or fog beam.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlightsFig. 159
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 167 first.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 159
Low beam » page 167 or low beam with xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light » page 168
Turn signal light (at the front) » page 168
Replacing the low beam bulb
Fig. 160
Headlight with halogen bulb:
Bulb for low beam
Read and observe and on page 167 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
A
» Fig. 159 on page 167 .
›
Remove the connector with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 160 .
›
Remove the connector.
›
Insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the bulb fit in the
recesses of the reflector.
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Attach the connector.
›
Fit the protective cap
A
» Fig. 159 on page 167 .
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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