2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK handbrake

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric window levers
52
Door opening lever
49
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
63
Air outlet vents
85
Parking ticket holder
69
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
55
› Speed regulating system
108
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
15
›with push-buttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
89
› with buttons for the operation of the information system
37
Instrument cluster
26
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
61
›Information System
37
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
85
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Button for hazard warning light system
57
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
18
Interior rear-view mirror
62
Key switch for switching off the passenger airbag (in front pas-
senger storage compartment)
18
Front passenger airbag
15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
73
Air outlet vents
85
Power window in the front passenger door
5112345678910111213141516171819Door opening lever49
Light switch and headlight beam control (on the dash panel)
53, 54
Bonnet release lever
132
Fuse box in the dashboard
164
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
8
Ignition lock
98
Pedals
101
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
Seat heater on the front left seat
66
› 
TCS
106
› 
Central locking system
48
› 
Rear window heater
59
› 
START - STOP
109
› 
Seat heater on the front right seat
66
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
101
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
102
Handbrake lever
100
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Cup holder
70
›Multimedia holder
72
›Ashtray
71
Storage compartment
69
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
86
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
86
›Operating controls for Climatronic
87
Note
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 18 . The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.2021222324252627282930313225Cockpit

The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!
 do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait
until the 
icon goes out – risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your
journey as soon as the symbol disappears.WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 57. The warning triangle must be set up at the pre-
scribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
Note
■ If the MAXI DOT display shows warning messages, these messages must be
confirmed in order to access the main menu » page 37, Using the informa-
tion system .■
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always in-
dicated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue
to be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Indicator lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
30
 Brake system
31
 Seat belt warning light
31
 Generator
31
 Door open
31
 
Engine oil
31
 
Coolant
32
 Power steering
32
 Stability Control (ESC)
32
 Traction control (ASR)
33

Antiblock brake system (ABS)
33
 Rear fog light
33
 Lamp failure
33 Exhaust inspection system34 Glow plug system (diesel engine)34

Engine performance check (petrol engine)
34
 Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
34
 Fuel reserve
35
 Airbag system
35

Tyre inflation pressure
35
 Windscreeen washer fluid
36
 
Turn signal system
36
 Fog lights
36
 Cruise control system
36
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
36
 Main beam
36
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
WARNING■ Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 57. The warning triangle must be set up at the pre-
scribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 131, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if the handbrake is applied. 
30Using the system

An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h for at least
3 seconds while the handbrake is applied.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Release parking brake!
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if the brake fluid level in the braking system is
too low or there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Brake fluid: Log book!
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 138 » .
WARNING■
If the warning light  is displayed simultaneously with warning light
 » page 33 ,  Antiblock brake system (ABS) ,  do not continue your
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
■
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet
and checking the brake fluid level » page 131, Engine compartment .
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning light 
illuminates as a reminder for the driver and front passen-
ger to fasten seat belts.
The warning light 
goes out , after the respective seat belt has been fas-
tened.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 20 km/h, the warning light flashes
 and you will hear an
acoustic signal.
The warning signal is switched off and the indicator light  remains perma-
nently illuminated if the driver and front passenger have not fastened their
seat belts within the next 90 seconds.
 Generator
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
If the warning light 
is illuminated , when the engine is running, the vehicle
battery is not being charged.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. The electrical system re-
quires checking.
If the warning light  (cooling system fault) lights up in addition to the

warning light while driving, 
do not continue driving!
Stop the engine - there is a risk of engine damage! Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Door open
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning light 
illuminates , if one or several doors or luggage compart-
ment lid are opened.
  Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning light  flashes (low oil pressure)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil pressure: Engine off! Log book!
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil lev-
el » page 135 .
If the warning light 
flashes do not drive any further , even if the oil level is
correct! Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The warning light  lights up (oil quantity too low)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Check oil level! 
31Instruments and Indicator Lights

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking with the remote control
46
Unlocking/locking with the key
47
Safe securing system
47
Individual settings
47
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
48
Child safety lock
48
Opening/closing a door
49
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and tailgate at the same time.
The safe securing system » page 47 is integrated in the central locking sys-
tem. Once the car is locked from the outside, the door locks 1)
are automatically
blocked by the safe securing system »
.
The following is true after unlocking
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The interior light, which is switched by the door contact, comes on.
› The safe securing system is switched off 1)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated 2)
.
The following is true after locking
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
› The interior lights connected over the door contact go off.
› The safe securing system is switched on 1)
.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated 2)
.
Displaying an error
If the indicator light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2
seconds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flash-
ing again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Failure of the central locking
Upon failure of the central locking system, only the driver's door can be un-
locked or locked using the key. The other doors and the tailgate can be emer-
gency locked or emergency released.
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 161.
› Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
» page 162.WARNING■
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of injury and accidents! These individu- als might also not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help
themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
■
If the car is locked from the outside and the Safelock system is switched
on, there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to
life.
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than approx. 3 metres
away » page 161 .
■
When leaving the vehicle, always check if it is locked. 
1)
This function only applies to certain countries.
2)
Applies to vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system.
45Unlocking and opening

The vehicle is unlocked.
If the ignition switch cannot be turned on, then turn the steering wheel back
and forth slightly and thereby unlock the steering lock.
Switch on the ignition and start the engine
Fig. 98
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
Read and observe and on page 97 first.
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock » Fig. 98
Ignition switched off, engine switched off
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
In vehicles with diesel engines after switching on the ignition lights, the glow
plug warning lights  up. The engine can be started after the indicator light
goes out.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Move the gearshift lever into neutral or move the selector lever into position
P or N.
›
Switch on the ignition
2
» Fig. 98 .
›
For vehicles with manual transmission depress the clutch pedal and hold it
there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission, depress the brake pedal and hold
it until the engine has started.
›
Turn the key into position
3
to the stop and release immediately after the
engine has been started – do not apply the accelerator.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
2
.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
1
. Re-
peat the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
123Vehicles with the START-STOP system and manual gearbox
The engine will not start if the clutch pedal is not depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Depress clutch to start.
CLUTCH
Vehicles with the START-STOP system and automatic gearbox
The engine will not start if the brake pedal is not depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Depress brake to start.
BRAKE
Note
■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and on page 97 first.
›
Stop the vehicle » page 100, Parking .
›
Turn the light switch to position
1
» Fig. 98 on page 98 .
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed
if the selector lever is in position P .
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.98Driving

Brakes and parking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information on braking
99
Handbrake
100
Parking
100WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident!■
The clutch pedal must be actuated when braking on a vehicle with man-
ual transmission, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs. Otherwise,
the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of accident!
■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who might, for example,
release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear unattended in the ve-
hicle. The vehicle could then start to move – risk of accident!
■
Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads » page 104, New
brake pads .
CAUTION
Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not nec-
essary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer brak-
ing distance and excessive wear.
Information on braking
Read and observe
and on page 99 first.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
Under these severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must also be
checked by a specialist garage between service intervals.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake
pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter.
The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times »
.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several
times »
.
Long or steep slopes
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift
into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be
used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be com-
pleted intermittently, not continuously.
Emergency brake display
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system con-
siders the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light
flashes automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system
switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically af- ter accelerating or driving off again.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that
the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically » page 31,
 Brake sys-
tem .
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running. 
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WARNINGOnly apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake
discs if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users
in jeopardy.
Handbrake
Fig. 99
Handbrake
Read and observe and on page 99 first.
The hand brake is used when stopping and parking for securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking
button » Fig. 99 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light 
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied.
The following instruction is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Release parking brake!
The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a speed of more
than around 6 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNINGPlease note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of acci-
dent!
Parking
Read and observe
and on page 99 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface » .
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission ,place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with Manual transmission , select the 1st gear or reverse gear.
›
Release the brake pedal.
WARNINGThe parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in-
to contact with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth,
leaves, spilled fuel or such like. - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!
Manual gear changing and pedals
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
101
Pedals
101100Driving

NoteFor vehicles without stabilization control (ESC), during a TCS intervention the
control indicator blinks in the instrument cluster.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Read and observe
on page 106 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes the spinning wheel, if necessary, and transmits the driving force to the
other driving wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different
traction under each wheel of the driven axle.
The EDL switches off automatically in order to avoid excessive heat generation
on the brake of the wheel being braked. The vehicle can continue to be driven
and has the same characteristics as a vehicle not fitted with EDL. Once the
brakes have cooled down, there is an automatic re-activation of EDL.
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe
on page 106 first.
The HBA increases the braking effect and helps to reduce the braking dis-
tance.
The HBA is activated by the very quick operation of the brake pedal. In order to
achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be ap-
plied firmly until the vehicle has come to a standstill.
The HBA function is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is re-
leased.
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
Read and observe
on page 106 first.
When driving on slopes, HHC allows you to move your foot from the brake ped-al to the accelerator pedal without having to use the handbrake.
The system holds the brake pressure produced by the activation of the brake pedal for approx. 2 seconds after the brake pedal is released.
The brake pressure drops gradually the more you operate the accelerator ped-
al. If the vehicle does not start off within 2 seconds, it starts to roll back.
The HHC is active from a 5% slope if the driver's door is closed. HHC is always
only active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off.
Parking aid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
108
Activation/deactivation
108
The parking aid (hereinafter referred to only as a system) draws attention via
acoustic signals and an indication in the radio or navigation display when ma-
noeuvring around obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle.
The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the
bumper and an obstacle. The ultrasonic sensors are integrated in the rear
bumper.
WARNING■ The system only serves as an assistance and does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility for the vehicle operation.■
Moving persons or objects may not be recognised by the system sensors.
■
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the system signals. For this reason, such people or
objects may not be recognised by the system sensors.
■
External noise sources may affect the signals of the system sensors. Un-
der adverse conditions, this may cause objects or people to be not recog-
nised by the system.
■
Before reversing, you should make sure that there are no small obstacles,
such as rocks, thin posts, trailer draw-bars etc. behind your vehicle. Such
obstacles may not be recognised by the system sensors.
CAUTION
■ Keep the system sensors clean, snow-and ice-free and do not cover with any
objects of any kind, otherwise the system functioning may be impaired.■
The system function may be limited under adverse weather conditions
(heavy rain, water vapour, very low or high temperatures etc.).
■
Additionally installed accessories such as e.g. bicycle carriers can impair the
function of the parking aid.
107Assist systems