2015 SKODA RAPID width

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the light function
59
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
60
Turn signal and main beam
60
Automatic driving lamp control
61
Front and rear fog light
61
Fog lights with the CORNER function
62
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
62
Hazard warning light system
62
Parking light
63
Driving abroad
63
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 46 on page 59 . The symbols which mark the individual
positions of the controls are identical.
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
■ The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.■
If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on (except daytime running light)
the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to switch
on the lights in due time.
■
The brightness of the instrument lighting with the lights on (except daytime
running lights) can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Operating the light functionFig. 46
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 46 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 61
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 63
Switch on low beam
Headlight range control 
Turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 46 from position to
 gradually activates the
headlight beam control, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol- lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving. 
59Lights and visibility

Control elements on the seat » Fig. 58
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever must lock audibly)
Adjusting height of seat
Adjust the tilt of the backrest (when adjusting the backrest take off any
pressure, and select the required tilt using your back)
Head restraints - adjusting height
Fig. 59
Headrests: Move up/down
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Adjustment of the head rest heights is the same in the front and rear.
Move upwards
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 59 .
Move downwards
›
Press the locking button
A
and hold it in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 59 .
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGPlease note the following points about the head restraint settings
» page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
Note
In sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and can-
not be adjusted in height.ABCHeadrests - removing and installingFig. 60
Front headrests: removing/installing
Fig. 61
Rear headrests: removing/installing
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Front restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull out the
headrest in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 60 .
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow
3
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Rear restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
B
in the direction of arrow
4
, while at the same
time using a flat-headed screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press the
securing button in opening
C
in the direction of arrow
5
» Fig. 61 .
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
6
. 
69Seats and head restraints

Tyre labelRead and observe
on page 150 first.
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and treadpattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tyres the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 225/50R 17 91 T means:
225Tyre width in mm50Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial17Diameter of wheel in inches91Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 10 15... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 10th week of 2015.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual
tyre.
Load index838485868788Load
(In kg)487500515530545560
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
Speed
symbolSTUHVWMaximum speed
(in km/h)180190200210240270
WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of moun-
ted tyres.■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for the mounted tyres.
Winter operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
154
Snow chains
155
Do not use alloy rims with bevelled or polished surfaces during the winter. The
rim surface does not have sufficient corrosion protection and could be perma-
nently damaged (e.g. through grit).
Winter tyres
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on
wintry roads if you fit winter tyres (labelled M+S).
To get best possible handling, winter tyres must be fitted to all four wheels. The minimum tread depth must be 4 mm.
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear
on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
Speed symbol
Winter tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol
) of a lower
speed category can be used provided that the permissible maximum speed of
these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle
is higher.
On vehicles with the infotainment system with key the speed limit can be
set for winter tyres » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Adjust ve-
hicle systems .
For other vehicles with the MAXI DOT display there is the possibility to have
the speed limit set for winter tyres in a specialist workshop.
154General Maintenance

DimensionsFig. 190
Principle sketch: Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 190SpecificationValueAHeightBasic dimension1461Vehicles with off-road package1474BFront trackBasic dimensions1457Vehicles with the 1.2 l/66 kW TSI, 1.6 l/66 kW MPI and 1.4 l/66 kW TDI CR engine1463CWidth1706DRear trackBasic dimensions1494Vehicles with the 1.2 l/66 kW TSI, 1.6 l/66 kW MPI and 1.4 l/66 kW TDI CR engine1500EWidth including exterior mirror1940FClearanceBasic dimension136Vehicles with off-road package143GWheel base2602HLength4483182Technical data

TransportLuggage compartment80
Roof rack85
Transporting72
Transporting children safely19
TSA107
Turn signal60
Turn signal system Warning light
35
Tyre Damage
153
Explanation of the label154
see wheels154
Tyre load-bearing capacity See Wheels
154
Tyre pressure151
Warning light34
Tyre pressure monitoring115
Display34
Infotainment display116
Save tyre pressure values116
Save tyre pressure values - button117
Save tyre pressure values - Infotainment116
Tyre repair General notes
162
Preparations163
Pressure test163
Sealing and inflating the tyre163
Tyres150
new102
Tyre pressure151
Wear and tear152
Wear indicators152
Tyre size154
see wheels154
U
Under-body Vehicle care
134
Under-body protection134
Unlock Key50
Unlocking Individual settings
52
KESSY51
Remote control50
Unlocking and locking49
USB79
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
129
Useful equipment Ashtray
75
Car park ticket holder73
Cigarette lighter74
Clothes hook78
Cup holders73
Glasses compartment77
Multimedia holder76
Storage compartment72
Using the selector lever100
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
149
charging148
Checking the battery electrolyte level148
Cover147
Operation in winter148
Replacing149
Safety instructions146
Warning light36
Vehicle care Alcantara
135
Anodized parts132
Artificial leather135
Cavity protection133
Chrome parts132
Cleaning vehicle exterior130
Cleaning wheels133
Decorative and protective films131
Door locking cylinder133
Headlight glasses132
Interior care134
Maintenance131
Materials135
Natural leather134
Plastic parts131
Polishing vehicle paint work131
Rubber seals132
Safety belt136
Seat covers136
Under-body protections134
washing129
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
39
Vehicle data sticker179
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
179
Vehicle dimensions182
Vehicle height182
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)179
Vehicle length182
Vehicle tool kit157
Vehicle width182
vest holder for reflective vest
156
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
179
Visibility64
Visors See front sun visors
65
W
Warning indicator of a low temperature Warning light
38
Warning triangle156
warning when speeding41
195Index