2014 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK bulb

Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
176
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
177
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
177
Changing the front turn signal bulb
178
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
178
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
179
Rear Light
179
Replacing bulbs in rear light
180
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work
in the engine compartment » page 141.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot be seen or can only be seen with
difficulty by other road users.
■
H7 and H15 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.Note■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main, low or fog beam.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 161
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 176 first.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 161
Low beam or low beam with xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Turn signal light (at the front)
ABC176Do-it-yourself

Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen headlights)Fig. 162
Changing the bulb for the low beam
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
A
» Fig. 161 on page 176 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 162 .
›
Remove the connector.
›
Insert the connector with the new bulb in the direction of arrow
2
so that
the fixing lug
A
fits the bulb into the recess on the reflector.
›
Attach the connector.
›
Fit the protective cap
A
» Fig. 161 on page 176 .
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking
light
Fig. 163
Replacing the bulb for main
beam and separate daytime run-
ning lights
Fig. 164
Change the light bulb for the parking light
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
Removing/replacing the bulb for main beam and separate daytime running
lights
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 161 on page 176 .
›
Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
» Fig. 163 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Change the bulb in the socket.
›
Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 161 on page 176 Insert.
Removing/replacing the bulb for the parking light
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 161 on page 176 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 164 .
›
Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 161 on page 176 Insert.
177Fuses and light bulbs

Changing the front turn signal bulbFig. 165
Changing the bulb for the front
turn signal light
Read and observe and on page 176 first.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 165 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Change the bulb in the socket.
›
Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 166
Remove the number plate light / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers » page 159, Vehicle tool
kit into opening
A
» Fig. 166 .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit.
›
With the key
2
» page 159 , Vehicle tool kit unlock the locking
C
in direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
4
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Pull the lamp holder until it stops in the arrow direction
7
.
›
Remove the lamp holder in the direction of the arrow
8
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
7
as far as the stop. 
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›Attach the connector.
Refit the headlight and grille›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 166 and tightening.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 167
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 167 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.
Rear LightFig. 168
Remove light / pull out connector
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers » page 159, Vehicle tool
kit into opening
A
» Fig. 168 .
›
Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the key from the tool kit.
›
Grasp the lamp and carefully remove in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction
of the arrow
4
.
Fitting
›
Insert the bulb holder into the lamp.
The lock on the plug must be inserted securely.
›
Insert the lamp with the pin
B
» Fig. 169 on page 180 into the recesses
C
» Fig. 168 in the body. 
179Fuses and light bulbs

›Carefully push the cover in
» .›Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage securely.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electrical instal-
lation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has become pinched, we recom-
mend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when
removing and installing the tail lamp.
Replacing bulbs in rear light
Fig. 169
Outer part of the lamp/inner part of the lamp
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Rotate the lamp socket
A
» Fig. 169 in direction of arrow
1
and remove in
direction of arrow
2
from the lamp housing.
›
Changing the lamp, reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing
and turn in the opposite direction of the arrow
1
to the stop.
Inner parts of the lamp
›
Unlock the bulb holder using the marked area with arrows » Fig. 169 and re-
move the bulb holder from the light.
›
Turn the respective bulb counter clockwise until it stops.
›
Remove the holder from the lamp.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
› Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly.
The lamp holder must engage firmly.180Do-it-yourself

BrakeWarning light35
Brake booster107
brake fluid specification
148
Brake fluid147
Checking148
Information messages35
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) indicator light
41
brakes Driving in
111
Brakes Brake booster
107
Brake fluid148
Braking and stabilisation systems113
Handbrake107
Information messages35
Brakes and parking106
Braking Information on braking
106
Bulb failure Warning light
38
Bulbs Warning light
38
Buttons in the door Power windows
55
C
Car care Jack
135
Car computer See multifunction display
43
Care and maintenance128
Cargo element84
Car park ticket holder74
Carrier Roof rack
88
Cavity protection135
Central locking49
Problems53
Central locking button52
Change Engine oil
144
light bulb in tail light179
Changing bulbs
176
Front turn signal bulb178
Wheels160
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
162
Preliminary work161
Removing and attaching a wheel162
Charging a vehicle battery150
Check Fit ball head properly
123
Checking Battery electrolyte level
150
Brake fluid148
Coolant147
Engine oil145
Oil level145
Windscreen washer fluid143
Checks Statutory checks
128
Children and safety22
Child safety Side airbag
24
Child safety lock53
Child seat Classification
24
ISOFIX25
on the front passenger seat23
TOP TETHER26
Use of child seats24
Use of ISOFIX child seats25
Chrome parts see vehicle care
133
Cigarette lighter75
cleaning chrome parts133
Cleaning Alcantara
137
and maintaining belts138
artificial leather137
headlight glasses134
materials137
natural leather136
plastic parts133
seats covers of the electrically heated seats138
wheels135
Cleaning safety belt
138
Cleaning seat covers
138
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
137
Seat covers138
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
134
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
135
Door locking cylinder135
Headlight glasses134
Towing device135
Under-body protection135
wheels135
Windows and external mirrors134
Cleaning vehicle131
Cleaning vehicle exterior132
Plastic parts133
Rubber seals133
Vehicle paint work133
Wiper blades136
Clean interior Safety belt
138
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
133
190Index

Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch169
tyre repair164
Unlocking the tailgate171
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
158
First-aid kit 158
Jack159
Reflective Vest158
Vehicle tool kit159
Warning triangle158
emergency wheel159
Emissions182
Engine Switching off the engine
105
Engine compartment141
Brake fluid148
Overview143
Vehicle battery148
Engine number181
engine oil specification
144
Engine oil144
change144
Checking145
Information messages36
Replenishing146
Warning light36
EPC Warning light
38
ESC Function
113
Warning light37
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
38
F
Fastening elements
81
Films134
Fire extinguisher158
First-aid kit 158
Flashing60
Flexible storage compartment84
Fog lights61
Warning light40
Fog lights with CORNER function61
Footmats108
refer to footmats108
Force limit Power windows
56
Front airbag17
fuel lead-free petrol
139
Fuel138
Diesel140
Fuel gauge32
refer to Fuel138
Refuelling139
Fuel consumption182
Fuel reserve Warning light
39
Fuses Assignment
173
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel174
Colour coding173
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment175
Replacing173
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
175
G
Gearbox Warning messages
33
Gear change Gear recommendation
43
Information on the selected gear43
Gear changing Gear stick
108
gearsspare160
General view Cockpit
29
Generator Indicator light
35
Genuine parts129
Glasses compartment78
Glow plug system Warning light
38
GSM94
H
Handbrake
107
Warning light35
Hazard warning light system62
HBA114
Head airbag19
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
67
Headlights Bulb arrangement
176
Driving abroad63
Headlight cleaning system67
Head restraints70
Adjust height70
Headrest, removing and installing
70
Heating89
Air distribution control90
Control elements91
Exterior mirror68
Rear window64
Seats71
Heating rear window64
HHC114
Hill Hold Control (HHC)114
192Index

Hitch120
Accessories124
Drawback load120
Hooks82
Horn29
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)114
I
Ice scrapers
134
Ignition105
Ignition lock105
Immobilizer104
Indicator lights34
Individual settings Locking
52
Unlocking52
Inertia reels15
Information system41
Compass point display47
Display a low temperature42
Door warning43
Gear recommendation43
MAXI DOT display46
Multifunction display43
Operation42
Service interval display47
instrument cluster Auto Check Control
33
Instrument cluster30
Counter for distance driven33
Display31
Display of the second speed33
Fuel gauge32
Indicator lights34
Overview30
Revolution counter31
see instrument cluster30
Speedometer31
Temperature gauge32
Interior care136
Natural leather136
interior light Front
63
Interior monitor54
ISOFIX25
J
Jack
159
Maintenance135
Jacking points Raise vehicle
163
Jump-starting166, 167
K
Key Lock
50
Start engine105
Unlock50
L
Leather Natural leather care
136
LEAVING HOME62
Lever Main beam
60
Turn signal60
Windscreen wipers66
lever lock selection (automatic gearbox) indicator light
41
Light COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
62
Daytime running lights59
Fog lights with CORNER function61
Parking light63
Lighting Luggage compartment
80
Lights58
Automatic driving lamp control60
Beam range adjustment58
Cockpit63
Fog lights61
Hazard warning light system62
Headlight flasher60
Indicator lights34
Low beam58
Main beam60
Parking light58
Rear fog light61
Replacing bulbs176
switching on/off58
Turn signal60
Lock Key
50
Lock/unlock steering lock104
Locking Individual settings
52
Remote control50
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
52
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
171
Low beam58
Low tyre pressure warning refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
119
Luggage compartment80
Cover82
Emergency unlocking171
Fastening elements81
Fixing nets81
Flexible storage compartment84
Lighting80
Unlocking the tailgate171
Variable loading floor85
Luggage compartment cover82
Luggage compartment lid54
193Index