2015 SKODA RAPID lock

System descriptionRead and observe
on page 14 first.
The inflation of the airbag is carried out in a fraction of a second.
When the airbags are deployed, they fill with gas and inflate.
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated.
This is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts. ▶ Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger » page 15.
▶ Side airbags » page 16.
▶ Head airbags » page 17.
▶ Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster » page 34.
▶ Key switch for the front passenger airbag » page 18.
▶ Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
» page 18 .
Airbag deployment
Read and observe
on page 14 first.
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
Triggering conditions
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors
such as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard/soft), the impact angle, vehicle speed etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which
occurs. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the
collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control
unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe
damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
▶ Driver’s front airbag.
▶ Front passenger airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
▶ Front side airbag on the side of the accident.
▶ Head airbags on the side of the accident.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.
▶ The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - switch 
).
▶ The hazard warning lights are switched on.
▶ All the doors are unlocked.
▶ The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
Airbag overview
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front airbags
15
Side airbags
16
Head airbags
17
Front airbags
Fig. 8
Locations of the airbags / gas filled airbags 
15Airbag system

GroupFront passengerseatRear seatsExternalRear seat Centre0
up to 10 kgUUU0+
up to 13 kgUUU1
9-18 kgUUU2
15-25 kgUUU a)3
22-36 kgUUU a)a)
If the middle rear seat is not provided with a headrest, then a child seat of Group 2 or 3 is only to be used
if this has its own built-in headrest. If the child seat of Group 2 or 3 does not have its own built-in head-
rest, the child seat must be attached to the outer rear seat.
“Universal” child seat category - a child seat designed to be attached to
the seat using the seat belt.
Fastening systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points of the -system
22
Use of child seats with the
-system
23
Attachment points of the

 -system
24
Attachment points of the -system
Fig. 17
Labels of the system

U
is a system for securing child seats quickly and safely.
There are two locking eyes between the rear exterior seats for fixing the child in place using the 
-system » Fig. 17.WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the -system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points
eyes intended for the installation of a child seat with the 
-system – risk
of death!
Note
■ A child seat fitted with the  system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-
ted with a  system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-
hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the 
-system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories.
22Safety

Attachment points of the  -systemFig. 18
Attachment points of the 
 -system

 is a fastening system, which restricts the movement of the upper part
of the child seat.
The anchor eyelets for attaching the belt for a child seat with the 
 -sys-
tem are located on the rear side of the outer rear seat backrests » Fig. 18.
WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the   -system.■
Only use child seats with the 

-system on the seats with the lock-
ing eyes.
■
Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.
24Safety

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
56
Door opening lever
53
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
67
Air outlet vents
90
Parking ticket holder
73
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Indicators, main and dipped beam, headlight flasher
60
▶Speed regulating system
110
Steering wheel (depending on equipment):
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
▶Information system
39
Infotainment » User manual for Infotainment
Button for hazard warning light system
62
Warning light for the front seat passenger airbag
18
Air outlet vents
90
Interior rear-view mirror
67
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
18
Front passenger airbag
15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
77
Air outlet vents
90
Power window in the front passenger door
56
Door opening lever
53
Light switch
59
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
59
Bonnet release lever
1401234567891011121314151617181920212223Fuse box171
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
92
▶Starter button
93
Pedals
99
Storage compartment
73
Handbrake lever
98
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
99
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
100
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Cup holder
73
▶Multimedia holder
76
▶Ashtrays
75
AUX and MDI input (AUX and USB)
79
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Seat heater on the front left seat
70
▶
 Traction control (TCS)
106
▶
 Parking aid
108
▶
 Central locking system
51
▶
 Rear window heater
64
▶
 START STOP
95
▶
 Seat heater on the front right seat
70
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
87
▶Operating the manual air conditioning system
87
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
88
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.242526272829303132333427Cockpit

Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
28
Revolution counter
29
Display
29
Coolant temperature gauge
29
Fuel gauge
30
Counter for distance driven
30
Setting the clock
31
The instrument cluster gives the driver basic information such as the current
speed, engine speed, the state of some vehicle systems and the like.
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the following message will appear
in the display.
Error: instrument cluster. Workshop!COMBINED INSTRUM_WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.
Note
■ If the message SAFE CP appears in the instrument cluster display, the compo-
nent protection for the instrument cluster is active. Further information
» page 128 , Component protection .■
With the ignition switched on the instruments are also illuminated. The
brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending on
the ambient lighting throughout.
OverviewFig. 20
Instrument cluster - Version 1
Fig. 21
Instrument cluster - Version 2
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
Engine revolutions counter » page 29
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Display » page 29
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Bar with warning lights » page 31 
123428Using the system

Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›Press button A » Fig. 26 on page 31 .
Setting the clock
Fig. 26
Button in the instrument cluster
Read and observe on page 28 first.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 26 until the
Time
is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the start setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter Device settings .
Indicator lights

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
32
 Brake system
32
 Seat belt warning light
32

 Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
32
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
33
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
33
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
33
 Rear fog light
34
Exhaust inspection system34 Glow plug system (diesel engine)34

Engine performance check (petrol engine)
34
 Airbag system
34
 Tyre pressure
34
 Fuel reserve
35

 Turn signal system
35

Trailer turn signal lights
35
 Fog lights
35
 Cruise control system
35
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
35
 Main beam
36
 Automatic transmission
36

 Rear seat belt warning light
36
 Alternator
36
 Coolant
36
 Engine oil pressure too low
37
 Engine oil level
37
 Lamp failure
37
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
37
 Windscreen washer fluid level
38

 START-STOP system
38
 Display of a low temperature
38
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
38
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Assist)
38
 Service
38
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine. 
31Instruments and Indicator Lights

Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light  (danger) or  (warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights 4
» Fig. 20 on page 28 and » Fig. 21 on page 28 .
WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 62. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed dis-
tance.
■
The 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 139, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the hand brake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
Release the handbrake!RELEASE HANDBRAKE
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the brake fluid level in the braking system is too low.
Brake fluid: Owner's Manual!BRAKE FLUID PLEASE CHECK›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 146 .
WARNING■
If the warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 33 ,  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ,  do not continue your
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of more than approximately 25 km/h the warning light  flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
lights up permanently.
  Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Fault in the power steering
 illuminates – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
 illuminates – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock defect (KESSY system)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
 flashes
Steering lock faulty. Stop!STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
Park the vehicle, and 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
Infotainment etc.), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek
help from a specialist garage. 
32Using the system

 flashes
Steering lock: Workshop!STEERING WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)
 flashes
Move the steering wheel!MOVE STEERING WHEEL
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
quired.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  can come on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently being accessed.
 illuminates – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
ESC or TCS fault
 Illumi-
nates
Error: stabilisation control (ESC)ESC ERROR
or
 Illumi-
nates
Error: traction controlASR ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons. ▶ Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
For more information on the ESC system » page 106, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 106, Traction control (TCS) .
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – there is an ABS fault.
Error: ABSABS ERROR
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ If the warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 32 ,  Brake system ,  do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
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