2014 SKODA RAPID emergency towing

Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help154
Emergency equipment
154
Reserve and temporary spare wheel
155
Changing a wheel
156
Puncture set
160
Jump-starting
162
Towing the vehicle
164
Remote control
166
Emergency unlocking/locking
166
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
167
Fuses and light bulbs
169
Fuses
169
Replacing bulbs
172
Technical data
Technical data
177
Vehicle data
177
Index
3Table of Contents

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

›Remove the fire extinguisher.›For mounting, fit the fire extinguisher back into the holder and secure it with
straps.
Please read carefully the instructions which are attached to the fire extin-
guisher.
The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person once a year.
The national legal requirements must be observed.WARNINGThe fire extinguisher must always be secured safely so that they do not
come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle collision
which could cause injuries to occupants.
Note
■ The fire extinguisher must comply with national legal requirements.■Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. Proper function-
ing of the fire extinguisher is not assured once it has passed its expiry date.■
The fire extinguisher is part of the scope of delivery in certain countries only.
Vehicle tool kit
Fig. 130
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is housed in a box in the spare wheel or in the storage
space for the spare wheel.
Depending on the equipment, not all the components listed in the on-board
tool kit have to be contained in it.
Screwdriver
Key for removing and installing the tail light
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Depending upon vehicle equipment: Jack with sign / puncture repair kit
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for wheel bolt caps
Replacement bulb setWARNINGThe factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads.
CAUTION
■ Screw the jack back into the starting position before storing in the box with
the tool kit.■
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.
■
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Reserve and temporary spare wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Remove / store wheel
156
Spare wheel
156
When using an emergency or spare wheel make sure to mount a wheel with
the appropriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted. In vehi- cles with tyre pressure monitoring, tyre pressure values are to be stor-
ed » page 115 . 
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CAUTION■Do not tow 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 , Jump-starting .■
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, your vehicle must only be towed
with the front axle raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or
trailer.
■
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should
be elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a
similarly elastic material.
■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
■
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 165
or » page 165 to the detachable ball head of the towing equip-
ment » page 116 .
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Front towing eye
Fig. 141
Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 164 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the cap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 141 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the region of
the arrow
1
and then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» Fig. 141 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 142
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 164 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye. » Fig. 142. Replace the
protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 164 first.
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachabletow-bar may be used » page 116, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye. 
165Emergency equipment and self-help

Clothes hook79
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
76
Ashtray76
Cigarette lighter75
General view29
Lights63
storage compartments73
useful equipment73
COMING HOME62
compartments73
Components of the puncture repair kits161
Computer See multifunction display
43
convenience turn signal60
Coolant142
Checking143
Indicator light36
Information messages36
Replenishing143
Temperature gauge32
Cooling system cost-effective use
89
malfunctions89
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
61
Correct seated position9
Driver9
Front passenger10
Instructions11
Rear seats11
Counter for distance driven33
cruise control operation
111
operation Description112
Cruise control system Warning light
41
Cruise Control System111
Cup holders74
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
59
Daytime running lights59
De-icing windows
130
Deactivating an airbag20
Decorative films130
Defrosting rear window64
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
55
Departure angle180
Diesel refer to Fuel
136
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
136
Diesel particulate filter Information messages
38
Warning light38
Digital Clock Time
33
Dipstick141
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
147
Display31
Compass points47
Coolant temperature32
Fuel supply32
Gear changes43
Service intervals47
Display a low temperature42
Display of the second speed33
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
127
Distance driven33
Door Child safety lock
53
Closing51
Emergency locking167
Opening51
Warning light door open36
Door open Warning light
36
Double-sided floor covering84
Driving Driving through water
107
Emissions178
Fuel consumption178
Maximum speed181
off of made-up roads107
Driving in Brake linings
107
engine107
Tyres107
Driving off of made-up roads107
Driving through water107
E
Economical driving Tips
107
EDL110
Electrical power windows Button in the passenger door
56
Buttons in the driver's door56
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)110
Electronic immobilizer100
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)109
Emergency Changing a wheel
156
Hazard warning light system62
Jump-starting162, 163
Locking the door without a locking cylinder167
Selector lever-unlocking167
Towing the using the tow hitch165
Towing the vehicle164
tyre repair160
Unlocking the tailgate167
187Index