2015 SKODA RAPID wiper fluid

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner´s Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
18
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and Indicator Lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Indicator lights
31
Information system
39
Driver information system
39
Driving data (Multifunction display)
40
MAXI DOT display
42Service interval display46SmartGate47
Unlocking and opening
49
Unlocking and locking
49
Anti-theft alarm system
54
Luggage compartment lid
55
Window operations
56
Lights and visibility
59
Lights
59
Interior lighting
63
Visibility
64
Windscreen wipers and washers
65
Rear mirror
67
Seats and head restraints
68
Seats and head restraints
68
Seat features
70
Transporting and practical equipment
72
Useful equipment
72
Multimedia holder
79
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
80
Roof rack
85
Heating and ventilation
86
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
86
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
91
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
91
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
93
START-STOPsystem
95
Brakes and parking
97
Manual gear changing and pedals
99Automatic gearbox100Running-in and economical driving102
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
104
Assist systems
105
General information
105
Braking and stabilisation systems
105
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
108
Speed control system
110
Front Assist
112
Fatigue detection
115
Tyre pressure monitoring
115
Hitch and trailer
117
Hitch
117
Trailer
122
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
126
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
126
Washing vehicle
129
Cleaning vehicle exterior
130
Interior care
134
Inspecting and replenishing
136
Fuel
136
Engine compartment
139
Engine oil
142
Coolant
144
Brake fluid
145
Vehicle battery
146
Wheels
150
Tyres and wheel rims
150
Winter operation
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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those travelling
with you in the following chapters of this owner's manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle. This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper blades
are free of any defects.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
▶ Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
» page 19 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. If
your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at
risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10

8Safety

Front sun visorsFig. 54
Fold down the cover / swivel cover to the door and slide the mir-
ror cover
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 54
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Make-up mirror with cover
Slide mirror cover
WARNINGWhen objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
66
Headlight cleaning system
66
The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the
ignition is switched on.
12ABWinter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
▶ Switch on the windscreen wipers.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 169.WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 169.■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the windscreen.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
arms could damage the paint of the bonnet.
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the windscreen washer jets can be heated
automatically after starting the engine.65Lights and visibility

WARNINGInformation for working on the fuel system or the electrical system■Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.■
Do not smoke.
■
Never work near open flames.
■
Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
WARNING■Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
containers.■
Keep the working fluids in sealed original containers and safe from peo-
ple who are not completely independent, e.g. children.
■
Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.
■
If you intend to work underneath the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle
from rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks; the car
jack is not sufficient – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend
that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
Note
■ Please consult a specialist garage for any questions relating to fluids.■Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.Opening and closing the bonnetFig. 143
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 139 first.
Open flap
›
Open the driver door.
›
Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 143 .
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.
›
Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The flap is then unlocked.
›
Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
4
from the holder.
›
Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow
5
. 
140General Maintenance

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
188Index

Power windows56
Button in the front passenger door57
Practical equipment 12-Volt power outlet
75
Reflective vest156
Practical features Pockets on the backs of the front seats
78
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats79
Waste container76
Protective films131
Puncture set161
R
Radiator fan
141
Radio see Infotainment
4
Raise vehicle160
Rear interior light
64
Rear fog light61
Warning light34
Rear mirror67
Exterior mirror67
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
67
Refuelling137
Fuel137
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery167
Synchronisation process168
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
167
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
121
bar ball, Step 2121
Repairs and technical alterations126
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights andparking light
175
Bulb for the fog light176
Bulb for the licence plate light177
Bulb in rear light178
Fuses170
Fuses in the dash panel171
Fuses in the engine compartment172
High beam bulb (halogen headlights)175
Rear window wiper blade169
Vehicle battery149
windscreen wiper blades169
Replenishing Coolant
145
Engine oil143
Windscreen washer fluid141
Revolution counter29
Roof Load
86
Roof rack85
mounting points85
Roof load86
Rubber seals132
Running-in Brake linings
102
Engine102
Tyres102
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
52
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
52
Safe securing system52
Safety8
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position8
Head restraints69
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER24
Save electrical energy102
Save fuel102
Seals Vehicle care
132
Seat Adjusting
68
Seat belt height adjustment
12
warning light32
Warning light36
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners13
fastening and unfastening13
Inertia reels13
The physical principle of a frontal collision12
Seat features70
Seats Front armrest
71
Head restraints69
Heating70
Rear armrest71
Seat backrests71
Seats and head restraint68
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
100
Selector lever lock (automatic gearbox) Warning light
35
Service127
Service interval display46
Warning light38
Setting Seat belt height
12
seats and head restraints68
Settings Interior mirror
67
Setting the Clock
31
Side airbag16
193Index

WashingAutomatic car wash system130
by hand129
High-pressure cleaner130
Washing vehicles129
Waste container76
Weather conditions126
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
159
Caps159
Loosening and tightening159
Wheel rims150
Wheels Age of wheels
150
Changing157
Driving style152
Full trim158
General information150
Load index154
Remove158
Snow chains155
Speed symbol154
Storage of wheels150
stow158
Tyre damage153
Tyre pressure151
Tyre size154
Tyre wear152
Tyre wear indicator152
Unidirectional tyres153
Wheel balance152
Wheels exchange152
Winter tyres154
Wi-Fi Connection
47
Password47
Password change48
Setting48
Wi-Fi Direct Connection48
Password change48
Setting48
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
169
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
141
Replenishing141
Warning light38
Winter141
Windscreen washer system141
Windscreen wipers66
Windscreen wipers Activating
66
Replacing the windscreen wipers169
Windscreen washer fluid141
Windscreen wipers and washers65
Winter operation154
De-icing windows132
Snow chains155
Winter tyres154
Winter tyres See Wheels
154
Wiper blades134
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 169
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
134
196Index