2014 SKODA RAPID wheel

WARNING (Continued)■The installation of impermissible accessories in the vicinity of the head
airbags can considerably impair the protection offered by the head airbag in
the event of it being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated,
parts of the accessories fitted could be thrown into the interior of the car
and injure the occupants » page 124.■
The sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the
deployment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens,
etc. are attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if
the head airbag is deployed.
■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. In ad-
dition, none of the occupants should lean their head out of the window
when driving, or extend their arms and hands out of the window.
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the lettering  can be seen on the B column
cladding.
Deactivating airbags
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
20
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
20
Deactivating airbags
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below. › If using a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat (due to different
legal regulations, the airbag must be deactivated if using a forwards-facing
child seat in some countries) » page 22, Transporting children safely .
› If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
› If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
› If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 20 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other airbags.
Monitoring the airbag system
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, in-
cluding when one of the airbags is switched off.
Airbag deactivated using diagnostic equipment › The warning light

lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition
is switched on and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbag deactivated using the key switch in the storage com-
partment
› The warning light
 lights up for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition
is switched on.
› The warning light


» Fig. 12 on page 20 -
 comes on after the ignition
has been switched on.
Note
■ The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.■A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 12
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch. 
20Safety

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
56
Door opening lever
51
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
86
Parking ticket holder
74
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
60
› Speed regulating system
111
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
17
›with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
90
› With buttons for the operation of the information system
41
Instrument cluster
30
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
›Information system
41
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Button for hazard warning light system
62
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
20
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
86
Interior rear-view mirror
67
Key switch for switching off the passenger airbag (in front pas-
senger storage compartment)
20
Front passenger airbag
17
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
78
Air outlet vents
86
Power window in the front passenger door
5512345678910111213141516171819Door opening lever51
Light switch
58
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
59
Bonnet release lever
138
Fuse box in the dashboard
169
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
101
Pedals
104
Storage compartment
74
Handbrake lever
103
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
104
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
105
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Cup holder
74
›Multimedia holder
77
›Ashtrays
76
Multi-Device Interface (MDI) input
97
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
Seat heater on the front left seat
71
› 
stabilization control (ESC)
109
› 
Central locking system
52
› 
Rear window heater
64
› 
START STOP
112
› 
Seat heater on the front right seat
71
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
87
›
Operating controls for the air conditioning system
88
›Operating controls for Climatronic
88
Note
The position of some of the controls on right-hand drive models may differ
from that shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.20212223242526272829303132333429Cockpit

WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized company.
 Tyre inflation pressure
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light  is illuminated
If the warning light  illuminates while driving, it means one of the tyres has
undergone a pressure change.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 149 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected
wheel » page 156 or use the repair kit » page 160.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 115.
The indicator light  flashes for about 1 min. and remains lit
If the warning light  flashes for approximately 1 minute and stays on, there
may be a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The following reasons can explain the warning light  being illuminated.
› The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
› The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
› Snow chains are mounted.
› A wheel has been changed.
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 115.
CAUTIONUnder certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all.
Note
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, the warn-
ing light  comes on after switching on the ignition. If the warning light does
not go out after moving a short distance, this means that there is an error in
the system. Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light 
illumi-
nates .
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Top up wash fluid!
Top up with liquid » page 139, Windscreen washer system .
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
Either the left 
or the right 
warning light flashes depending on the position
of the turn signal lever.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of
the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
illuminates when the fog lights are operating.
40Using the system

Using the information systemFig. 26
Buttons/wheel: on the operating lever or the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
Some functions of the information system can be operated using the buttons
on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 26.
Description of the operation
Button/ wheelActionOperationABriefly press at the top or below for a longer timeSelect data / set data valuesPress top
or below for a longer timeDisplay main menu of the
MAXI DOT display » page 46BPress brieflyView information / confirm specificationCPress brieflyTo go up one level in the menu of the
MAXI DOT display » page 46Press and hold buttonDisplay main menu of the
MAXI DOT display » page 46DTurn upwards or down-
wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specificationDisplay a low temperature
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
If the outside temperature while driving drops to below +4°C, the following
icon appears on the display in front of the temperature display 
. An audible
signal is emitted.
If the outside temperature is already below +4°C when turning the ignition on,
the 
icon appears immediately.
Prompt in the segment display 1)
If the outside temperature while driving drops to below +4°C, the temperature
display » page 45 , Outside temperature will show up with the following icon
in front . An audible signal is emitted.
If the outside temperature is already below +4°C when turning the ignition on, the temperature display and the  icon appear immediately.
After pressing button
A
» Fig. 26 on page 42 , the most recently displayed da-
ta is shown.
WARNINGEven at outside temperatures of around +4 °C, black ice may still be present
on the road surface! You should therefore not rely solely on the outside
temperature display for an indication of whether there is black ice on the
road.1)
Applies to vehicles with the multifunction display (MFA).
42Using the system

Note■If warning messages are displayed, these messages must be verified to ac-
cess the main menu » page 42, Using the information system .■
If the display is not activated at that moment, the menu always shifts to one
of the higher levels after approx. 10 seconds.
■
Using the factory-fitted radio or navigation system » Radio operating in-
structions or» navigation system operating instructions .
Settings
Read and observe
on page 46 first.
You can change certain settings by means of the MAXI DOT display. The cur-
rent menu item is shown in the top of the display under a line.
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment in- stalled in the vehicle).
Language
You can set the language for the display texts here.
MFD data
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between
summer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, the speed and the switching on and off of the acoustic signals when ex-
ceeding this speed can be adjusted. This function is, for example, used for win-
ter tyres where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum
speed of the vehicle » page 148, Tyres and wheel rims .
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and
the following message appears in the information display.
Winter tyres: max. speed ... km/h.
Units
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set
here.
Alt. speed dis.
Here, the display of the second speed in mph 1)
can be activated.
Further information » page 33, Display of the second speed .
Service
The days and kilometres remaining until the next service can be displayed
here.
Factory setting
The display functions can be restored to their factory settings here.
Compass point display
Read and observe
on page 46 first.
For vehicles with a factory fitted navigation system, an abbreviation for eachpoint of the compass (depending on the current direction of travel) is shown
on the top left-hand corner of the display.
The compass point display only operates when the ignition is switched on.
Service interval display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
48
Prompt in the segment display
48
Resetting the service interval display
49
The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service
event.
The service due date is automatically displayed on the display and this infor-
mation can be displayed manually if necessary.
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or,
where applicable, days until the service due date is reached.
The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule. 
1)
For models with the speedometer in mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
47Information system

Automatic driving light control during rain
The low beam lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 41 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position 1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 66, Activating the windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
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.
Fog lights
Fig. 42
Light switch - Switch front and
rear fog light
Read and observe on page 58 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 42 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The fog lights are switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 34.
Fog lights with CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on each side of the vehicle to
illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to
the right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position  and
the low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position  or

» Fig. 42 on page 61 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 34.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by
pulling out the light switch directly to the only possible setting.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
61Lights and visibility

Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
69
Head restraints - adjusting height
70
Headrests - removing and installing
70
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent
arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly,
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat, except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.Adjusting the front seatsFig. 51
Control elements at the seat
Read and observe on page 69 first.
Control elements at the seat » Fig. 51
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
Adjusting height of seat
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull lever
A
» Fig. 51 (in the centre) in the direction of arrow and push the
seat in the required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat
›
Again push or pull the lever
B
» Fig. 51 in the direction of one of the arrows.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
The seat back release (do not lean on).
›
Pull the lever
C
» Fig. 51 in direction of arrow and with your back set the de-
sired inclination of the seat back.
After releasing the lever the seat backrest will remain in the set position.
ABC69Seats and head restraints

If you are not able to resolve the operational problem yourself, or if the cooler
output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.Communication and multimedia
Universal telephone installation GSM II
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Introductory information
91
Phone Phonebook
91
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
92
Symbols in the display
93
Connecting the mobile phone to the hands-free system
93
Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
94
ŠKODA permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems
with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission
power of up to 10 watts.
Please consult a ŠKODA Partner for information about the possibility of instal-
ling and operating mobile phones and two-way radio systems with a transmis-
sion power of more than 10 W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the
functionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
This could be for the following reasons.
› no external aerial.
› external aerial incorrectly installed.
› transmission power greater than 10 watts.
WARNING■
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
The national regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be
observed.
■
If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in a vehicle with-
out an external aerial or an external aerial which has been installed incor-
rectly, this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field inside the
vehicle.
■
Two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts must not be installed
on airbag covers or within the immediate deployment range of the airbags. 
90Using the system