2015 SKODA RAPID headlamp

Note■The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the start but-
ton after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position  or
 .
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated.
Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
The function can be disabled/enabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment
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Switch off the ignition.
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Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Wait until the left turn signal light flashes 4 times.
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Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the deacti-
vation of the function.
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Release the turn signal stalk.
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
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Switch off the ignition.
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Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Wait until the right turn signal light flashes 4 times.
› Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the activa-
tion of the function.›
Release the turn signal stalk.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 47
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 47
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
Switch on main beam (spring setting) – the warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster 
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn. 
ABCD1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 62 .
60Using the system

Activating the windscreen wipers and washersFig. 55
Operating the wiper and washer: front/rear
Read and observe
and on page 65 first.
Lever positions  Wipers off
 Depending on specification:
▶ Interval windscreen wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
 Slow windscreen wiping
 Rapid windscreen wiping
  Flick windscreen wiping, service position of the wiper arms (spring-loa-
ded position)
 Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position)
 Wiping the rear window pane
 Spraying and wiping the rear window (sprung position)
 Depending on specification:
▶ To set the wiper interval for the windscreen
▶ Sensitivity setting of the automatic wiping with rain
By setting the switch in the direction of the arrow wipers sweep more of-
ten.
Spraying and wiping the windscreen 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 1 to 3 wiper
strokes.
Spraying and wiping the rear window 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 1 to 3 wiper
strokes.
01234567AThe operating lever remains in position 6.
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain can be activated or deactivated in the In-
fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle settings .
Automatic rear wiper
After selecting reverse gear and when the windshield wiper is switched on,
the speed of the windshield wiper is transferred to the dependent intermittent
wiper of the rear window.
Depending on the equipment, the function can be enabled / disabled in the In-
fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings or
at a specialist garage.WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 65 first.
To clean the headlights, the headlamp is also sprayed after every ten squirts.The headlight washer system works under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -11° C to +36° C.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to
be regularly cleared of snow and ice, e.g. free with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!66Using the system

Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light177Rear Light177
Replacing bulbs in rear light
178
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and the relevant lights before replacing a bulb.
▶ Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a special- ist garage.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work
in the engine compartment » page 139.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
H7 and H15 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Do not carry out any work on the Xenon gas discharge lamps - risk of
death!
CAUTION
■ Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.■
The protective cap of the bulb must always be properly inserted into the
headlamp. Water and dirt may get into the headlamp if the cover is not re-
placed properly - there is a risk of damage to the headlamp!
Note■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 180
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 174 first.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 180
Low beam or low beam with xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Turn signal light (at the front)
ABC174Do-it-yourself

Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen headlights)Fig. 181
Changing the bulb for the low beam
Read and observe
and on page 174 first.
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Remove the protective cap
A
» Fig. 180 on page 174 .
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Remove the socket with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 181 .
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Remove the connector.
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Insert the connector with the new bulb in the direction of arrow
2
so that
the fixing lug
A
fits the bulb into the recess on the reflector.
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Attach the connector.
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Fit the protective cap
A
» Fig. 180 on page 174 .
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking
light
Fig. 182
Replacing the bulb for main
beam and separate daytime run-
ning lights
Fig. 183
Change the light bulb for the parking light
Read and observe
and on page 174 first.
Removing/replacing the bulb for main beam and separate daytime running
lights
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Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 180 on page 174 .
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Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
» Fig. 182 .
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Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
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Change the bulb in the socket.
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Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
2
.
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Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
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Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 180 on page 174 Insert.
Removing/replacing the bulb for the parking light
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Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 180 on page 174 .
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Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 183 .
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Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.
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Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
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Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder up to the stop.
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Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
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Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 180 on page 174 Insert.
175Fuses and light bulbs