2015 SKODA RAPID battery replacement

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
126
Statutory checks
126
ŠKODA Service Partners
127
ŠKODA Original parts
127
ŠKODA Original accessories
127
Spoiler
128
Component protection
128
Airbags
128
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
129
The instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed when
carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations to your vehicle.
Adhering to these instructions and guidelines helps ensure road safety and
helps keep your vehicle in a good technical condition. After carrying out modifi-
cations, repairs or technical alterations, the vehicle will comply with German
road transport regulations (StVO).
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 127 before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations
to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Work on your vehicle, which has been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and can lead to in-
creased wear of parts.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding alterations carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user in order to be handed over to the recyclers at a later
date. This ensures that the vehicle is recycled in an environmentally sound
manner.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications, repairs and technical
changes performed by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the warranty » Service schedule .
■
The ŠKODA Partner accepts no liability for products that have not been ap-
proved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with an op-
erational approval or that have been approved by a government testing insti-
tute.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
ŠKODA Partners, who will also perform the professional assembly of the pur-
chased parts.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 126 first.
If you would like to operate your vehicle in countries other than those with itsintended weather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner.
He will advise you if certain precautions need to be taken to ensure the full
functioning of the vehicle as well as to prevent damage.
This involves, for example, the coolant, battery replacement and the like.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 126 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and roadworthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorized for this purpose. 
126General Maintenance

›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. 168
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 166 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye. » Fig. 168. Replace
the protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 117, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
167
Synchronising the remote control
168
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 169
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 167 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Undo the battery cover
A
» Fig. 169 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.

167Emergency equipment and self-help

M
Main beam
60
Warning light36
Maintenance see vehicle care
131
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
89
Controls87
Manual gear changing see gear changing
99
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
42
MAXI DOT display42
Main menu42
Menu item assist systems45
Menu item Audio44
Menu item navigation44
Menu item telephone45
Operation43
Maximum permissible weights
179
Maximum speed184
MCB107
MDI79
Mechanical window lifter open and close
56
Mechanical window lifters56
Media see Infotainment
4
Mirror Exterior mirror
67
Interior mirror67
Make-up65
Modifications126
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
128
Service127
Spoiler128
Multi-function display operation40
Multi collision brake (MCB)107
Multifunction display Functions
40
Information40
Memory42
Multifunction pocket82
Multifunction steering wheel Operation
43
Multimedia AUX
79
USB79
Multimedia holder76
Handling79
N
N1
85
Nameplate179
Navigation see Infotainment
4
Nets82
Notes for driving with tyre repaired163
Notes on using wheels150
O
Oil See Engine oil
143
Warning messages37
Oil pressure Warning messages
37
On-board computer see multifunction display
40
Operating weight180
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
138
Vehicle battery148
Original accessories127
Overview Engine compartment141
Indicator lights31
P
Parking
99
Parking assistance108
Parking aid Automatic system activation when moving for- ward
110
Function108
Parking assistance108
Activation / deactivation109
Display in the Infotainment display109
Parking light59
Park Pilot108
Park the vehicle see Parking
99
Part replacement126
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Passive Safety8
Pedals99
Footmats99
Petrol see fuel
137
Phone see Infotainment
4
Plastic parts131
Pocket in the luggage compartment
82
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
131
Power outlet 12 V
75
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
32
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