2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK width

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

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. 
66Using the system

Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure on warm tyres.
With greater additional load, adjust the tyre inflation pressure accordingly.
Driving style
Fast cornering, sharp acceleration and braking increase the wear of your tyres.
Balancing wheels
The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. When driving, however, there are a
range of factors that may result in an imbalance. This may become apparent by
a “vibration” in the steering.
Have the wheels re-balanced after replacing the tyres.
Wheel alignment errors
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear leads to excess wear of the
tyres.
Tyre damage
Drive over kerbs and other such obstacles slowly and at right angles wherever
possible in order to avoid damage to tyres and wheel trims.
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges, etc.) on a regular basis. Remove foreign bodies (e.g.
small stones) from the tyre tread immediately.
Replacing wheels
If significantly greater wear is present on the front tyres, we recommend
swapping the front wheels with the rear wheels as shown in the dia-
gram » Fig. 130 -
 . You will then obtain approximately the same life for all the
tyres.
We recommend that you swap the tyres every 10,000 km in order to achieve
even wear on all tyres and to ensure optimal service life for the tyres.
Storing tyres
Identify disassembled tyres so that the previous direction of rotation can be maintained if the tyres are reassembled.
Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry place that is as dark as possible.
Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored upright.Wear indicators
The base of the tread of the tyres has 1.6 mm high wear indicators installed.
These wear indicators are evenly spaced around the circumference of the tyre,
depending on the make » Fig. 130- 
. Markings on the walls of the tyres
through the letters “TWI”, triangular symbols or other symbols identify the po-
sition of the wear indicators.
Tyre age
Tyres age and lose their original characteristics, even if they are not being
used. Therefore, we recommend not using summer or winter tyres older than 6
or 4 years old respectively.
New tyres
Read and observe
and on page 142 first.
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle are indica-
ted in your vehicle documents.
Where possible, replace tyres by axle. Always fit the tyres with the deeper
tread depth to the front wheels.
Explanation of tyre markings
195/55 R 15 85 H
What this means is:
195Tyre width in mm » Fig. 131 on page 14365Height/width ratio in % » Fig. 131 on page 143RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial » Fig. 131 on page 14315Diameter of wheel in inches » Fig. 131 on page 14385Load index » HSpeed symbol »
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside). e.g.
DOT ... 11 14...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the week 11 of 2014. 
144General Maintenance

DimensionsFig. 170
Principle sketch: Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions (mm)
» Fig. 170SpecificationValueAHeightBasic dimension1459/1471 a)Vehicles with a rough road package.1472/1484 a)B
Front track
Basic dimension1457For vehicles fitted with the 1.2 l/55 kW MPI and 1.2 l/63 kW TSI engines and 14"
wheel rims.1463CWidth1706D
Rear track
Basic dimension1494For vehicles fitted with the 1.2 l/55 kW MPI and 1.2 l/63 kW TSI engines and 14"
wheel rims.1500EWidth including exterior mirror1940FClearanceBasic dimension134Vehicles with a rough road package.141GWheel base2602HLength4304a)
Valid for vehicles with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
174Technical data

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)172
Vehicle length174
Vehicle tool kit150
Vehicle width174
vest holder for reflective vest
149
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
172
Visibility59
Visors See front sun visors
60
W
Warning at excessive speeds
41
Warning triangle149
Washing Automatic car wash system
122
by hand122
High-pressure cleaner123
Washing vehicles122
Waste container72
Water Driving through
105
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
154
Caps152
Loosening and tightening153
Wheel rims142
wheels spare wheel
147
Wheels Changing
151
Full trim152
General information142
Load index145
Replacing wheels143
Service life of tyres143
Snow chains148
Speed symbol145
Storing wheels143
Tyre pressure143
Tyre sizes143
Tyre wear indicator143
Unidirectional tyres145
Winter tyres147
Window Interior mirror
62
Windows See electric power windows
51
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
134
Replenishing134
Warning light36
Winter134
Windscreen washer system134
Windscreen wipers61
Windscreen wiper Replacing the front windscreen wiper blades
162
Service position162
Windscreen wipers Activating
61
Replacing the rear window glass wiper blades 163
Windscreen washer fluid
134
Windscreen wipers and washers60
Winter operation147
De-icing windows125
Snow chains148
Winter tyres147
Winter tyres See Wheels
147
Wiper blades126
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
126
188Index