2014 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK lights

Note■If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 151, Auto-
matic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
Front sun visors
Fig. 47
Fold down the cover / swivel cover to the door and slide the mir-
ror cover
The sun visors protect you from the blazing sun.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 47
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Make-up mirror with cover
Slide mirror cover
WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-
ployment area of the head airbags if any objects are attached to them. Ini-
tiation of the head airbags may cause injury.12ABSun screen of the panoramic roofFig. 48
Open sun screen
The sunshade protects against the blazing sun.
The sunshade of the panoramic roof can be opened manually in the direction
of arrow or closed in the opposite direction of the arrow » Fig. 48.
WARNINGWhen operating the sun blind, proceed with caution to avoid causing crush-
ing injuries – risk of injury!
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
66
Headlight cleaning system
67
The wiper and washer system provide a good view through the windscreen or
rear window.
The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the
ignition is switched on.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 143. 
65Lights and visibility

Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to
stop and the wipers to continue for another 1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on
the spraying duration).
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window 
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes some-
what later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to
stop and the wiper to continue for another 1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on
the spraying duration). The operating lever remains in position 6
.
Note
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 66 first.
After the ignition is switched on, the headlights are always cleaned at the first
and after every tenth spray of the windscreen (setting
5
» Fig. 49 on
page 66 ), when the low beam or main beam is switched on.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight
lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guide-
lines must be observed » page 134, Headlight glasses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any
snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
Rear mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
67
Exterior mirror
68WARNING■ Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other ob-
jects.■
Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of
vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These
mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-
lowing vehicles.
■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
Interior mirror
Fig. 50
Interior mirror: manual dimming / auto-dimming / light sensor
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 50
Basic position of the mirror
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming » Fig. 50
Warning light - lights when dimming is activated
Switch for the activation of the automatic mirror dimming
Light sensor
Light sensor on the back of the mirror
Mirror with automatic dimming
If the automatic dimming is enabled, the mirror dims automatically depending
on the light falling on the sensors.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed). 
12ABCD67Lights and visibility

›To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow 7 into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.WARNINGWith seats occupied, the respective head rests must be installed and adjus- ted correctly - there is a risk of fatal injury!
Note
For the sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat
backrests. These headrests cannot be removed.
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
71
Front armrest
72
Rear armrest
72
Seat backrests
72
Front seat heating
Fig. 56
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seat heater » Fig. 56
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on›Press the corresponding symbol button  or  » Fig. 56 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level - Level 2.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend you do not use seat heating on the driver or front pas-
senger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs
which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to
make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that
the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The seat heating in the following cases will not turn on - there is a risk of
damaging the seat covers and seat heating. ■The seats are not occupied by people.
■ Items are fastened or stored items on the seats, such as a child seat, a bag
and the like.
■ Additional seat covers or protective covers are fixed to the seats.■
Clean the seat covers » page 138.
Note
■
If the seat heaters are set to their highest intensity - level 2, they are auto-
matically switched down to level 1 after 15 minutes.■
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heater switches off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 151,
Automatic load deactivation .
71Seats and head restraints

Internal PhonebookRead and observe
on page 94 first.
An internal phonebook is part of the hands-free system. This phone phone-
book can be used depending on the type of mobile phone.
After the first connection of the telephone, the system begins to load the
phone book from the phone and the SIM card into the memory of the control
unit.
Each time the telephone has established a new connection with the hands-
free system, an update of the relevant phone book is performed. The updating
can take a few minutes. During this time the phone book, which was stored af-
ter the last update was completed, is available. Newly stored telephone num-
bers are only shown after the updating has ended.
The update is interrupted if a telephone event (e.g. incoming or outgoing call,
voice control dialogue) occurs during the updating procedure. After the tele-
phone event has ended, the updating starts anew.
The internal phonebook provides 2,500 free memory locations. Each contact
can contain up to 4 numbers.
If the number of contacts loaded exceeds 2,500, the phone book is not com-
plete.
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 95
Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons for the telephone
Read and observe
on page 94 first.
To minimize driver distraction when operating the telephone, the basic tele-
phone's functions can be set by simply operating the buttons located on the
steering wheel » Fig. 95.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal tele-
phone installation at the factory.
The buttons control the functions for the operating mode of the current tele-
phone.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel are illuminated.Button / adjust- ment
wheel » Fig. 95ActionOperation
1Press briefly(MUTE )1Turn upwardsIncrease volume 95Communication and multimedia

Music playback via Bluetooth®
The universal telephone pre-installation GSM II makes it possible to play back
music via Bluetooth ®
from the devices such as MP3 player, mobile phone or
notebook.
To ensure that music can be played via Bluetooth ®
, you must first pair the de-
vice with the hands-free system in the Phone - Bluetooth - Media player
menu.The music playback process is performed on the connected device.
The universal telephone pre-installation GSM II ensures that the music played back via the hands-free system can be controlled with the remote con-
trol » page 99 , Voice commands .
Note
The device being connected must support the Bluetooth ®
A2DP profile; refer
to the operating instructions for the relevant device being connected.
Operating the radio and navigation system on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 97
Multifunction steering wheel: Navigation control buttons
The multifunction steering wheel features buttons for operating the basic
functions for the factory-fitted radio and navigation system » Fig. 97.
The radio and the navigation system can of course still be operated via the de-
vices. A description is included in the relevant operating instructions.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel are illuminated.
The buttons apply for the respective operating mode of the current radio, au-
dio, video or navigation system.
The following functions can be completed by pressing or turning the buttons.Button / adjust- ment
wheel » Fig. 97ActionRadioAudio sourcesNavigation
1PressChange audio source2PressSwitch tone off/on (MUTE )Interrupt current navigation an-
nouncement2Turn upwardsIncrease volume2Turn downwardsDecrease volume3Press brieflySkip to next channelSkip to next trackwithout functionInterrupt traffic report3Press and hold buttonwithout functionFast forwardwithout function4Press brieflySwitch to previous channelChange to start of track a)without functionInterrupt traffic report4Press and hold buttonwithout functionFast rewindwithout function
100Using the system

Manual gear changingFig. 101
Gear shift pattern of 5 gear or
6 gear manual gearbox
The individual gear positions are shown on the gear shift » Fig. 101.
The gear shift indicator must be observed when changing gear » page 43.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Engaging reverse gear
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal must be fully depressed.
›
Move the shift lever to the idle position, switch and press down.
›
Move the shift lever fully to the left and then forward into the Rposi-
tion » Fig. 101 .
The reversing lights will come on once the reverse gear is engaged, provided
the ignition is on.
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear
shift lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gear shift
mechanism to wear excessively.■
When stopping on a slope, never try to keep the vehicle in position by using
the clutch and accelerator pedals – this may lead to damage to the clutch
parts.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's foot well, only a foot mat, which is attached to the two corre-
sponding attachment points, may be used.
Only use factory-supplied foot mats or foot mats from the range of
ŠKODAOriginal Accessories, which are fitted to two the two required attach-
ment points.WARNINGNo objects may be placed in the driver's foot well – risk due to obstruction
or limitation of pedal operation!
Automatic gearbox
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Modes and use of selector lever
109
Selector lever lock
109
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
110
Starting-off and driving
110
The automatic transmission performs automatic gear changes.
The modes for the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING■ Never accelerate when the mode for moving forward is set with the se-
lector lever - there is a risk of accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of acci-
dent!
■
When the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running, the vehicle must
be held in mode D, S or R with the brake pedal. Even when the engine is
idling, the power transmission is never completely interrupted – the vehicle
crawls forward.
■
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever is always to be put in the P
mode. Otherwise the vehicle could then start to move and potentially cause
an accident. 
108Driving

Assist systems
Braking and stabilisation systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
113
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
113
Traction Control System (TCS)
113
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
114
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
114
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
114
This chapter deals with the functions of the braking and stabilisation systems,
with the error indicator referred to in chapter » page 34, Indicator lights .
The braking and stabilisation systems are automatically activated each time
the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■ A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the engine to
shut down. The brake assist systems would then fail to function – risk of
accident!■
The increased safety provided by the brake assist systems must not
tempt you to take safety risks – risk of accident!
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Fig. 105
Buttons for the ESC system: Acti-
vating/deactivating TCS
Read and observe on page 113 first.
The ESC improves vehicle stability in dynamic driving situations, such as when the vehicle starts to skid.
The ESC monitors whether the desired direction of the current vehicle motion
is occurring. In case of any deviation (e.g. oversteer), the ESC automatically
brakes individual wheels to maintain the desired direction.
During an intervention in the system, the control light will blink in 
the instru-
ment cluster.
The ESC system cannot be deactivated. The AST can only be 
» Fig. 105 deacti-
vated with the symbol key » page 113.
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the ASR is deactiva- ted .
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example.
› When driving with snow chains.
› When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
› When “rocking a car free” when it has become stuck.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 113 first.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when braking. Thereby, it helps the
driver to maintain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres-
sure on the brake pedal.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 113 first.
TCS prevents the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle. TCS reduces thedrive power transmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thereby,
for example, driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
If your vehicle is fitted with the ESC system, the ASR is integrated into the ESC
system » page 113 . 
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113Assist systems

Operating DescriptionFig. 107
Operating lever: Cruise control
system controls
Read and observe on page 115 first.
Overview of the control elements of the CCS » Fig. 107ADeactivate CCS (delete stored speed) Interrupt control (sprung position) Activate CCS (control deactivated)BTake control again a)
/ Increase speedCStart control / reduce speeda)
If no speed is stored, then the current speed is adopted.
After starting the system, the current speed is stored and the indicator light
lights up in the instrument cluster.
After the interruption in the control, the stored speed can be resumed by
pressing the
B
button.
Automatic control interruption
Automatic control interruption occurs if any of the following conditions are
met.
› By pressing the brake or clutch pedal.
› When one of the brake assist systems (e.g. ESC) intervenes.
› Through an airbag deployment.
WARNING■
Always deactivate the cruise control system after use to prevent the sys-
tem being switched on unintentionally.■
Control may only be resumed if the stored speed is not too high for the
current traffic conditions.
NoteDuring control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-
leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set
speed.
START-STOP
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating conditions of the system
117
Operation in vehicles with manual gearbox
117
Operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox
117
System related automatic start-up
118
Manually deactivating/activating the system
118
Information messages
118
The START-STOP system (hereinafter referred to as the system) saves fuel and
reduces polluting emissions and CO 2 emissions by turning the engine off, e.g.
when stopping at traffic lights, and starting the engine again when moving off.
WARNING■ Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.■The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-
ning.116Driving