2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK ignition

Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light  (danger) or  (warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights 4
» Fig. 20 on page 28 and » Fig. 21 on page 28 .
WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 62. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed dis-
tance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 143, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the hand brake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
Release the handbrake!RELEASE HANDBRAKE
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the brake fluid level in the braking system is too low.
Brake fluid: owner's manual!BRAKE FLUID PLEASE CHECK›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 150 .
WARNING■
If the warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 33 ,  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ,  do not continue your
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of more than approximately 25 km/h the warning light  flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
lights up permanently.
  Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Fault in the power steering
 illuminates – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
 illuminates – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock defect (KESSY system)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
 flashes
Steering lock faulty. Stop!STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
Park the vehicle, and 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
Infotainment etc.), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek
help from a specialist garage. 
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 flashes
Steering lock: Workshop!STEERING WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)
 flashes
Move the steering wheel!MOVE STEERING WHEEL
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
quired.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  can come on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently being activated.
 illuminates – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
ESC or TCS fault
 illumi-
nates
Error: stabilisation control (ESC)ESC ERROR
or
 illumi-
nates
Error: traction controlASR ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons. ▶ Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
For more information on the ESC system » page 110, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 110, Traction control (TCS) .
 Traction control system (TCS) off
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – there is an ABS fault.
Error: ABSABS ERROR
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ If the warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 32 ,  Brake system ,  do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
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 Rear fog lightRead and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the rear fog light is switched on.
 Emission control system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
System fault
 illuminates – there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: airbagAIRBAG ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 Illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
 
under the letters 


in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition » page 18.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
and then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFFWARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 illuminates – there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 155 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 161 or use the repair kit » page 165.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 120.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again. 

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If the warning light  flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system
error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Other incidents
The illumination of the warning light  can have the following reasons.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster may be delayed or not
light up at all.
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 7 litres).
Please refuel. Range: ...

kmPLEASE REFUEL RANGE …

km
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – the left turn signal is switched on.
 flashes – the right turn signal is switched on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light  is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
An example message in the display of the instrument cluster
Trailer: check left turn signal!TRAILER TURN SIG_ CHECK LEFT
Check the trailer bulbs.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
 Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the vehicle speed is regulated by the cruise control system.
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – apply the brake.
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 Main beamRead and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
 Automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light 
is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
  illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's manual!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT  illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
▶ 
do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
If the warning light does not go out, do not continue driving. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Workshop!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP  illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Reverse gear not available.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL  illumi-
nates
Error: gearboxGEARBOX ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
  Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 illuminates – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 Alternator
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If in addition to the light  the light  lights up while driving,  stop driving -
risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Coolant level too low
  illumi-
nates
Check coolant! Owner's manual!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant level
» page 148 , Checking the coolant level .
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light  illumi-
nated again after ignition on, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling
fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and the fan fuse are OK and the warning light  illuminates
again after ignition on 
do not continue to drive!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Coolant temperature too high
  illumi-
nates
Engine overheat. Stop! Owner's manual!ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
▶ Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
▶ Continue your journey only after the warning light  has disappeared.
36Using the system

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
39
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
39
Auto-check control
39
Gear recommendation
39
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system vie the display
of the instrument cluster provides the following information.
▶ Driving data (multifunction display) » page 40.
▶ Data relating to the Maxi DOT display » page 42.
▶ Service interval display » page 46.
▶ Selector lever positions for an automatic gearbox » page 104.
▶ Information and alerts in the Assist systems » page 109.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates
the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
This function only applies to certain countries.
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120
km/h. The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls
below 120 km/h.
Auto-check control
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on.
As long as the faults are not rectified the messages are always shown. After
they are displayed for the first time, the warning lights 
(danger) or 
(warn-
ing) continue to be indicated without information for the driver.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 27
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
Read and observe on page 39 first.
A suitable gear is engaged, if necessary, a recommendation to shift to high or
lower gear is displayed.
A suitably engaged gear helps to reduce the fuel consumption and assist the
service life and reliability of the engine.
Display » Fig. 27
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Recommended gear
Besides showing the engaged gear, the arrow icon  and the recommended
gear are displayed.
For instance, if 

 appears in this display, this means it is recommended that
you shift from gear 3 to gear 4. 
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For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be
shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
Driving data (Multifunction display)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
40
Information overview
40
Warning when exceeding the set speed
41
Memory
42
The driving data display is only possible with the ignition switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before
switching off the ignition is displayed.
For vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the menu item
Driving data
must be selec-
ted and confirmed in the main menu » page 42, MAXI DOT display .
The setting of the units and the switching on / off the display of some infor-
mation is available possible in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotain-
ment , chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.OperationFig. 28
Buttons/dial: on the control lever/multifunction steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
The selection as well as the settings of the data values can be operated with the buttons on the operating lever as well as on the multi-function steering
wheel » Fig. 28 .
Description of the operation
Button / dialActionOperationABriefly press at the top or downSelect data / set data valuesBPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tionCTurn upwards or down-wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tion
Information overview
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment).
Range
The detail provides information about the distance in km, that can be travelled
with the current tank and with the same driving style. 
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If you drive more efficiently this value can increase.
Average fuel consumption
The indication is calculated continuously since the last deletion of the memory.
After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 100 m driven.
Current fuel consumption
You can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel
consumption.
When the vehicle is stationary or slowly moving the fuel consumption is dis-
played in l/h (on models for some countries the following appears --,- km/l).
Oil temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range of 80-110 °C, the engine operating
temperature has been reached.
If the oil temperature is lower than 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine
revs, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if there is a fault in the system for
checking the oil temperature  are displayed instead of the oil temperature.
Warning against excessive speeds
Set the speed limit, for example, for the maximum permissible speed in town
» page 41 .
Current driving speed
The display is identical to the display on the speedometer.
Average speed
The indication is calculated continuously since the last deletion of the memory.
After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m driven.
Distance travelled
The distance travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.
The maximum distance indicated is 9,999 km. The indicator is automatically
set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Driving time
The time travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.
The maximum distance indicated is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The indicator is
automatically set back to zero if this period is exceeded.Coolant temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range 80-110 °C, the engine operating
temperature is reached.
If the temperature lies below 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine revs, full
throttle and high engine loads.
Warning when exceeding the set speed
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
The system offers the possibility to set a speed limit beyond which an audiblealarm will sound and the following warning message appears.
Speed ... exceeded.SPEED TOO HIGH
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
Set the desired speed limit.
›
Confirm the set value, or wait several seconds; your settings will be saved
automatically.
The speed limit can be set in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
Drive at the desired speed.
›
Confirm the current speed as the speed limit.
The set speed limit can be manually adjusted later if needed.
Deactivate speed limit
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
Confirm the stored value of the speed limits.
The speed limit will be disabled.
The set driving mode remains stored even after switching the ignition on and
off. After a gap between driving exceeding 2 hours, the pre-set speed limit is
deactivated.
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