2014 SKODA RAPID Battery

›The SafeLock system is switched on.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.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!
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 166 .
■
When leaving the vehicle, always check if it is locked.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Note
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the
vehicle.With the key on the lock cylinder unlock / lockFig. 30
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
The key allows you to unlock or lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door.
Unlocking / locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 30
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
Fig. 31
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
Function and description of the remote control key » Fig. 31
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Button for the fold out / fold in of the key
Warning light 
AB50Using the system

Child safety lockFig. 34
Back door: left / right
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in- side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the cooling system on and off » Fig. 34
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Failure of the central locking
If the central locking system fails only the driver's door can be locked or un-
locked with the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be or emergency re-
lease or locked.
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 167.
› Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
» page 167.
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.
Discharged battery in the remote control key
If the red indicator light B » Fig. 31 on page 50 does not flash when you press
a button on the remote control key, the battery is empty.
Replace the battery » page 166.
Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
54
Interior monitor and towing protection
54
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
trying to break into the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 54.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 54.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 121, Attaching and detaching trailers .
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational. 53Unlocking and opening

COMING HOME / LEAVING HOMERead and observe
on page 58 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
Poorer visibility is evaluated by sensor mounted in the holder of the interior
mirror.
COMING HOME
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 41 on page 60 .
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 60, 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 lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 41 on page 60 .
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 constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul travel.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 43
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 58 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 43 .
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.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.
62Using the system

Parking lightRead and observe
on page 58 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. 40 on
page 60 - 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. 39 on page 58 and lock the ve-
hicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible alarm is turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
On vehicles with an instrument cluster -version 1 » page 30 the light switch
symbol  also illuminates 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 58 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.
Note
You can find out more information on adjusting the headlights at a specialist
garage.Interior lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
63
Rear interior light
64
Note
With the ignition off, the light turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Front interior light
Fig. 44
Operation of the front light: Version 1/version 2
Positions of the sliding light switch
A
» Fig. 44
Switching on
Switching off
Operating with the door contact switch
Switch for reading light
B
» Fig. 44
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
Conditions for operation of light with the door contact switch - setting 
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. 
63Lights and visibility

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.
Rear interior light
Fig. 45
Interior lights at the rear
Switch for lamp
» Fig. 45
Switching on/off
The rear interior light is operated together with the front interior light 1)
.
› When the front interior lighting is
switched on, the rear interior lighting also
turns on automatically.
› When the front interior lighting is
switched off, the rear interior lighting can
be turned on/off as required.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
64
Front sun visors
65Rear window heaterFig. 46
Dash panel: Button for rear win-
dow heater
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
Button in the center console » Fig. 46
Switching the rear window heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 7 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free
from mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on
fuel economy.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 147, Auto-
matic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
1)
This function only applies to certain countries. In some countries, the light at the rear is controlled inde-
pendently from the light at the front.
64Using the system

AshtrayFig. 65
Remove front / rear ashtray
Read and observe
on page 73 first.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing
›
Pull out the ashtray in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 65.
Fitting
›
Push-in the ashtray against the direction of the arrow » Fig. 65.
WARNINGNever place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
CAUTION
When removing, do not hold the ashtray at the cover – risk of breakage.
12-Volt power outlet
Fig. 66
12-Volt power socket
Read and observe on page 73 first.
Use
›
Remove the socket cover or the cigarette lighter » Fig. 66.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The socket also operates if the ignition is switched off . »
WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. Therefore, when leaving the
vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a total power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's
electrical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket.
■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility
in accordance with the applicable directives.
■
Switch off the devices connected to the power sockets before you switch
the ignition on or off and before starting the engine, to avoid damage from
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
76Using the system

Symbols in the displayRead and observe
on page 90 first.
The following symbols are displayed in the MAXI DOT display:
SymbolMeaningCharge status of the telephone battery a)Signal strengtha)a phone is connected to the hands-free system.The hands-free system is visible to other devices.A multimedia unit is connected to the hands-free system.a)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
Connecting the mobile phone to the hands-free system
Read and observe
on page 90 first.
To connect a mobile phone with the hands-free system, the two devices mustbe paired. Detailed information on this is provided in the operating instructions
for your mobile phone.
The following steps must be carried out for pairing 1)
.
›
Activate Bluetooth ®
and the visibility of your mobile phone on your tele-
phone.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Select the Phone - New user menu in the MAXI DOT display and wait until
the hands-free system has completed the search.
›
Select the phone you wish to connect from the list of units found.
›
Confirm the PIN 2)
.
›
If the hands-free system announces (as standard SKODA_BT) on the display
of the mobile phone, enter the PIN 2)
within 30 seconds and wait, until the
connection is established 3)
.
› To finish pairing in the MAXI DOT display, confirm the creation of the new
user profile.
If there is no free space available to create a new user profile, delete an exist- ing user profile.
During the connecting procedure, no other mobile phone may be connected
with the hands-free system.
Up to four mobile phones can be paired with the hands-free system, whereby
only one mobile phone can communicate with the hands-free system.
The visibility of the hands-free system is automatically switched off 3 minutes
after the ignition is switched on and is also deactivated when the mobile
phone has connected to the hands-free system.
Restoring the visibility of the hands-free system
If you have not managed to connect your mobile phone with the hands-free
system within 3 minutes of switching on the ignition, the visibility of the
hands-free system can be re-established for 3 minutes in one of the following
ways.
› By turning the ignition off and on.
› By turning voice control off and on.
› In the MAXI DOT display under menu item
Bluetooth - Visibility .
Creating a connection with an already paired mobile phone
After switching on the ignition, the connection is automatically established for
the already paired mobile phone 3)
. Check on your mobile phone if the automat-
ic connection has been established.
Disconnecting the connection
The connection to a connected mobile phone can be ended in the following
ways.
› By withdrawing the ignition key.
› By disconnecting the hands-free system in the mobile phone.
› By disconnecting from the user in the MAXI DOT display under the menu item
Bluetooth - User . 1)
On vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system, this function can be accessed via the naviga-
tion system menu; refer to the » operating instructions for the Amundsen+ navigation system .
2)
Depending on the Bluetooth®
version on the mobile phone, an automatically generated 6-digit PIN (SSP)
is either displayed, or the PIN 1234 has to be entered manually.
3)
Some mobile phones have a menu, in which the authorisation for establishing a Bluetooth ®
connection
is completed by inputting a PIN number. If the authorisation input is required, it must always be per-
formed when re-establishing the Bluetooth connection.
93Communication and multimedia

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and turning off the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
100
Lock/unlock steering lock
101
Ignition on / off and start the engine
101
Switching off the engine
101
With the key in the ignition, the ignition can be switched on and off and the
engine can be started / stopped.
WARNING■ While driving with the engine stopped, the ignition must always be
switched on » page 101, Ignition on / off and start the engine .
■ With the ignition off, the steering may lock » page 101 - danger of an
accident!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 103, Parking . Otherwise, the steering could be
blocked – risk of accident!
■
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, accidents and dam-
age!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is
risk of accident, damage or theft!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING■ Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the dan-
ger of poisoning and death!■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a
cover) – risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and
the catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
jump-start aid » page 162.
Note
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobilizer
Read and observe
and on page 100 first.
The electronic immobilizer makes a possible attempted theft or unauthorizeduse of your vehicle more difficult.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deac-
tivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Immobilizer active.
IMMOBILIZER
100Driving