2014 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK engine oil

Diesel enginea)Specification1.6 l/66, 77 kW TDI CRVW 507 00a)
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines
without a DPF.
Vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol enginesSpecification1.2 litres/55 kWVW 501 01, VW 502 001.2 l/63 kW TSIVW 502 001.2 l/77 kW TSIVW 502 001.4 l/90 kW TSIVW 501 01, VW 502 001.6 litres/77 kWVW 501 01, VW 502 00Diesel engine a)Specification1.6 l/66, 77 kW TDI CRVW 507 00a)
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines
without a DPF.
CAUTION
■
If the above engine oils are not available, a different engine oil can be used in
an emergency. To prevent damage to the engine, a maximum of 0.5 litres only
of the following engine oils may be used: ■ For petrol engine models: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN, (API SM);
■ for diesel engine models: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.
Checking the oil level
Fig. 128
Principle sketch: Dipstick
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick » Fig. 128
The oil level must be within this range.
The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied. The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.
The bonnet is open.
Checking the level
›
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
›
Pull out the dipstick.
›
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
›
Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
›
Re-insert the dipstick.
The engine consumes a little oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5 l/
1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which
you operate your vehicle. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during
the first 5 000 km.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals.
In case of low oil level, the display of the instrument cluster shows a check
mark as well as the relevant notification
» page 36. Check the oil level using
the dipstick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
■ The oil level must never be above the range A» Fig. 128 - risk of damage to
the motor as well as the exhaust system!■
 Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with engine oil
under the current circumstances! Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
■
If the oil level is above the range
A
, 
do not continue to drive! Switch off
the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
A145Inspecting and replenishing

ReplenishingRead and observe
and on page 144 first.
›
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening » Fig. 126 on page 143 .
›
Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct speci-
fications » page 144 .
›
Check the oil level » page 145.
›
Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.
›
Pull the dipstick out as far as the stop.
Coolant

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the coolant level
147
Replenishing
147
The coolant provides cooling for the motor.
It consists of water and coolant additive with additives that protect the cooling
system against corrosion and prevents furring.
The coolant additive level in the coolant must be at least 40%.
The coolant additive may be increased to a maximum of 60%.
The correct mixing ratio of water and coolant additive is to be checked if nec- essary by a specialist garage or is to be restored if necessary.
The description of the coolant is shown in the coolant expansion reser-
voir » Fig. 129 on page 147 .
WARNINGThe engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en- gine compartment » page 141.■
The coolant is harmful to health.
■
Avoid contact with the coolant.
■
Coolant vapours are harmful to health.
■
Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the
engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurised!
WARNING (Continued)■ When opening the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir, cover it
with a cloth to protect your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot
coolant.■
If any coolant splashes into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes
with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
■
Always keep the coolant in the original container, safe from people who
are not completely independent, especially children - there is a danger of
poisoning!
■
If coolant is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
■
Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.
CAUTION
■  Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with coolant un-
der the current circumstances! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from
a specialist garage.■
If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could
ventilate - there is a risk of engine damage, 
not continue! Switch off the en-
gine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
■
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must never be under
40%.
■
Over 60% of coolant additive in the coolant reduces the antifreeze protec-
tion and cooling effect.
■
A coolant additive that does not comply with the correct specification can
significantly reduce the corrosion protection of the cooling system.
■
Any faults resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant and can con-
sequently result in major engine damage!
■
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
A
. » Fig. 129 on page 147
■
If an error occurs, leading to the engine overheating, the help of a professio-
nal garage is to be sought - there is a risk of serious engine damage occurring.
■
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
146General Maintenance

CAUTION■Do not start the engine by towing – 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 166, 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 only plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a similarly elastic
material should be used.
■
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 169
or » page 169 to the detachable ball head of the towing equip-
ment » page 120 .
Note
We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories, which is
available from a ŠKODA Partner.
Front towing eye
Fig. 149
Removing the cap/installing the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 168 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the cap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 149 .
›
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. 149 » .
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 or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 150
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 168 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye. » Fig. 150. Replace the
protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 168 first.
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 120, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye. 
169Emergency equipment and self-help

Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 158
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
Read and observe
and on page 173 first.
No.Power consumer1S-contact2START - STOP3Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment, telephone, oil level
sensor, diagnostic port, dimmable interior rear-view mirror4Control unit for ABS/ESC, steering angle sensor strip with switches5Petrol engine: Speed regulating system6Reversing light (manual gearbox)7Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake pedal switch, clutch switch, engine cooling fan9Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air con-
ditioning system, park distance control, window lift, engine cooling
fan, heated washer nozzles10DC-DC converter11Mirror adjustment12Control unit for trailer detection13Electronic control unit for automatic gearbox, selector lever of the
automatic gearbox14Headlight range control15Not assignedNo.Power consumer16Power steering, speed sensor, engine control unit, control unit for
fuel pump17Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP18Mirror heater19Ignition lock input20Engine control unit, electronic control unit for fuel pump, fuel pump21Reversing lamp (automatic gearbox), fog lights with the function
CORNER
22
Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air con-
ditioning system, telephone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, multi-function steering wheel, ignition key removal lock, di-
agnostic port, rain sensor23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment,
side lights24Central control unit25Light switch26Rear window wiper27Operating lever underneath the steering wheel28Petrol engine: ACF valve, PTC heater29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition system, cruise control31Lambda probe32High-pressure fuel pump, control valve for fuel pressure33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Switch illumination, number plate light, parking light36High beam, light switch37Rear fog light, DC-DC converter38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40Not assigned41Heated front seats42Rear window heater 174Do-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
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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
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Luggage StorageStorage net bag84
M
Main beam
60
Warning light41
Maintenance see vehicle care
133
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
90
Operating elements91
Manual gear changing refer to gear changing
108
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
46
MAXI DOT display46
Main menu46
Operation42
Settings47
Maximum permissible weights
181
Maximum speed185
MDI101
Mechanical windows57
open and close57
Media see radio / navigation system
4
MFD See multifunction display
43
Mirror Exterior mirror
68
Make-up65
Mobile phone94
Connecting to the hands-free system96
Modifications128
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
130
Service129
Spoiler130
Multifunction display Functions43
Information45
Memory44
Operation42
Multimedia99
Multimedia holder77
N
N1
85
Nameplate181
Navigation system4
Nets81
Notes for driving with tyre repaired166
Notes on using wheels152
O
Oil Information messages
36
See Engine oil145
Oil pressure Information messages
36
On-board computer See multifunction display
43
Operating weight181
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
140
Vehicle battery150
Original accessories129
Outside temperature45
Overview Engine compartment
143
Indicator lights34
P
Parking
107
Parking aid114
Parking aid114
Function115
Parking light58
Parking space107
Parking vehicle Parking
107
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload181
Pedals108
Footmats108
Petrol see fuel
139
Plastic parts133
Pockets on the front seat rests80
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
133
Power outlet 12 V
76
Power steering Warning light
37
Power windows55
Practical equipment 12-Volt power outlet
76
Net pockets on the front seat rests80
Reflective Vest158
Practical features Storage pockets on the front seats
79
Waste container77
Puncture set164
R
Radiator fan
143
Radio4
Raise vehicle163
Rear interior light
64
194Index

Rear fog light61
Warning light38
Rear mirror67
Exterior mirror68
Interior mirror67
Refuelling139
Fuel139
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery170
Synchronisation process170
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
170
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
123
bar ball, Step 2123
Repairs and technical alterations128
Replacement parts128
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
177
Bulb for the fog light178
Bulb for the licence plate light179
Bulb in rear light180
Fuses173
Fuses in the dash panel173
Fuses in the engine compartment175
High beam bulb (halogen headlights)177
Rear window wiper blade172
Vehicle battery151
windscreen wiper blades172
Replenishing Coolant
147
Engine oil146
Windscreen washer fluid143
Retraction and economical driving111
Revolution counter31
Roof Load
88
Roof rack88
mounting points88
Roof load88
Rubber seals133
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
51
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
51
Safe securing system51
Safety8
Child safety22
Child safety seats22
Correct seated position9
Head restraints70
ISOFIX25
TOP TETHER26
Save electrical energy111
Save fuel111
Seals Vehicle care
133
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt Warning light
35
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners15
fastening and unfastening14
Height adjustment15
Inertia reels15
The physical principle of a frontal collision13
Seat features71
Seats Front armrest
72
Head restraints70
Heating71
Rear armrest72
Seat backrests72
Seats and head restraint69
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever109
Service129
Service interval display47
Setting33
Lower position of the variable loading floor86
seats and head restraints69
Upper position of the variable loading floor85
Setting the33
Side airbag18
SmartGate connection
102
Password103
Settings102
Smart Gate Website
102
Snow chains157
Spare change
160
spare wheel159
change160
instructions160
Speedometer31
See speedometer31
Speed symbol Refer to Wheels
155
Spoiler130
Staring engine Jump-starting
167
START-STOP116
Jump-starting167
Manually deactivating/activating the system118
Operating conditions of the system117
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox117
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox117
system-related automatic start-up118
Start engine105
Starting engine Jump-starting
166
195Index