2015 SKODA RAPID towing

Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into
the engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
The VIN number can also be displayed in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the
engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents, field 17.
Maximum permissible trailer weight
The listed maximum allowable trailer weight is only valid for altitudes up to
1000 m above sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing
power. Therefore, for every additional 1000 m in height (or part), the maximum
permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!
Operating weight
The value represents the lightest possible vehicle weight without any addi-
tional equipment that would add to the weight, e.g. air conditioning, spare
wheel.
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight
of the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
1011Operating weightEngineTransmissionOperating weight (kg)1.2 ltr./66 kW TSIMG1165DSG11991.2 ltr./81 kW TSIMG11851.4 ltr./92 kW TSIDSG1217DSG (Green tec)12261.6 l./66 kW MPIMG11501.6 l./81 kW MPIMG1165AG12051.4 l/66 kW TDI CRMG1234DSG12551.6 l/85 kW TDI CRMG1280
Note
If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist
garage.
Payload
It is possible to calculate the approximate maximum payload from the differ-
ence between the permissible total weight and the operating weight.
The payload consists of the following weights.
▶ The weight of the passengers.
▶ The weight of all items of luggage and other loads.
▶ The weight of the roof, including the roof rack system.
▶ The weight of the equipment that is excluded from the operating weight.
▶ Trailer draw-bar load when towing a trailer (max. 50 kg).
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions according to
ECE Regulations and EU Directives
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions were not available at the
time of going to press.
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are given on the ŠKODA
websites or in the sales and technical vehicle documentation. 
180Technical data

Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)Warning light35
Brakes Brake booster
98
Brake fluid146
Braking and stabilisation systems105
Handbrake98
Information messages32
Running-in102
Warning light32
Brakes and parking97
Brake system105
Braking Information on braking
97
Button CAR see Infotainment
4
Button in driver's door electric windows
56
C
Car care Jack
133
Car computer see multifunction display
40
Care and maintenance126
Cargo element84
Car park99
Car park ticket holder73
Carrier Roof rack
85
Cavity protection133
Central locking49
Problems53
Central locking button51
Change Engine oil
142
light bulb in tail light177
Changing bulbs
173
Front turn signal bulb176
Wheels157
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
161
Preliminary work158
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
161
Charging a vehicle battery148
Check Fit ball head properly
120
Checking Battery electrolyte level
148
Brake fluid146
Coolant144
Engine oil143
Oil level143
Windscreen washer fluid141
Checks Statutory checks
126
Children and safety19
Child safety Side airbag
21
Child safety lock53
Child seat Classification
21
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat20
TOP TETHER24
Use of child seats21
Use of ISOFIX child seats23
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
132
Cigarette lighter74
Clean Anodized parts
132
Chrome parts132
Cleaning Alcantara
135
and maintaining belts136
artificial leather135
headlight glasses132
materials135
natural leather134
plastic parts131
seats covers of the electrically heated seats136
wheels133
Cleaning safety belt
136
Cleaning seat covers
136
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
135
Seat covers136
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
133
Decorative films131
Door locking cylinder133
Headlight glasses132
Protective films131
Towing device133
Under-body protection134
wheels133
Windows and external mirrors132
Cleaning vehicle129
Cleaning vehicle exterior130
Anodized parts132
Chrome parts132
Plastic parts131
Rubber seals132
Vehicle paint work131
Wiper blades134
Clean interior Safety belt
136
Climatronic air distribution control
89
Automatic operation89
Operating elements88
Clothes hook78
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Cockpit12-Volt power outlet75
Ashtray75
Cigarette lighter74
General view27
Lights63
storage compartments72
useful equipment72
COMING HOME62
compartments72
Component protection128
Components of the puncture repair kits162
Computer see multifunction display
40
convenience turn signal61
Coolant144
Checking144
Messages36
Replenishing145
Temperature gauge29
Warning light36
CORNER see Headlights with CORNER function
62
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven30
cruise control operation
110
operation Description111
Cruise control system Warning light
35
Cup holders73
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
60
Daytime running lights60
De-icing windows
132
Deactivating an airbag18
Decorative films131
Defrosting rear window64
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
55
Departure angle183
Diesel refer to Fuel
138
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
138
Diesel particulate filter37
information messages37
Digital Clock31
Dipstick143
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
149
Display29
Compass points45
Coolant temperature29
Fuel supply30
Gear changes39
Service intervals46
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
129
Distance driven30
Distance warning Warning light
38
Door Child safety lock
53
Closing53
Emergency locking168
Opening53
Door warning39
Drive Driving through water
104
DriveGreen103
Driving Emissions
180
Fuel consumption180
Maximum speed184
through water104
driving data operation
40
E
Economical driving Tips
102
EDL107
Electrical power windows Button in the rear doors
57
Electric power windows Operational faults
58
Electric Windows56
Button in driver's door56
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)107
Electronic immobilizer91
Emergency Changing a wheel
157
Hazard warning light system62
Jump-starting164
Locking the door without a locking cylinder168
Selector lever-unlocking168
Switch off the engine by pressing a button94
Towing the vehicle165
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch167
tyre repair161
emergency equipment reflective vest
156
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
156
First aid kit156
Jack157
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SmartGateConnection by searching for a Wi-Fi network47
introductory information47
Password/PIN code change48
Setting48
Wi-Fi Direct48
SmartLink see Infotainment
4
Snow chains155
Spare wheel153
Remove158
stow158
Speed control system110
Speed symbol See Wheels
154
Spoiler128
Stabilisation system105
Stability Control (ESC)106
Staring engine Jump-starting
164
START-STOP95
Jump-starting164
Manually deactivating/activating the system97
operation96
Warning light38
START-STOP system95
Starter button Problems with the engine start
95
Steering column lock locking93
Steering column lock unlocking93
Switching off the engine94
Switch off the ignition94
Switch on the ignition94
Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
93
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 91
Starting engine Jump-starting
164
Starting the engine Starter button
94
START STOPInformation messages97
Start the engine Key
92
Steering column lock locking Starter button
93
Steering column lock unlocking Starter button
93
Steering lock locking Key
92
Steering lock unlocking Key
92
Steering wheel correct posture
9
setting9
Stop see Parking
99
Stopping the engine Key
92
Storage72
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
77
in the boot84
in the centre console73
in the front arm rest77
on the front passenger side77
Storage compartments72
Stowage compartments in the doors
73
Sun visors65
Switching off the engine Starter button
94
Switch light on/off59
Switch off the ignition Key
92
Starter button94
Switch on the ignition Key
92
Starter button94
T
Tablet holder Behind the headrests
80
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
130
High-pressure cleaner130
Washing by hand129
Wash system130
TCS Operation
106
Warning light33
Technical data179
Time31
Tiptronic101
Tools157
TOP TETHER24
Towing165
Towing a trailer124
Towing device Accessories
122
Description118
Operation and maintenance133
Towing eye Front
166
Rear167
Towing protection54
Towing the vehicle165
Traction control (TCS)106
Trailer122
13-pin socket123
connection and disconnection123
Load124
Loading123
Safety eye123
Towing a trailer124
Trailer operation117
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)107
Transmission Warning messages
36
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