2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK steering wheel

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric power windows
56
Door opening lever
53
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
94
Parking ticket holder
74
Operating lever (depending on specification):
▶ Indicators, main and dipped beam, headlight flasher
60
▶Cruise control system
114
Steering wheel (depending on equipment):
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever (depending on specification):
▶ Windscreen wiper and washer system
66
▶Information system
39
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Button for hazard warning light system
62
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
18
Air outlet vents
94
Interior rear-view mirror
67
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
18
Front passenger airbag
15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
78
Air outlet vents
94
Front passenger door power window
56
Door opening lever
53
Light switch
59
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
59
Bonnet release lever
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Steering wheel adjustment lever
9
Depending on specification:
▶ Ignition lock
96
▶Starter button
97
Pedals
103
Storage compartment
74
Handbrake lever
102
Depending on specification:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
103
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
104
Depending on specification:
▶ Cup holder
74
▶Multimedia holder
77
▶Ashtrays
75
AUX and MDI input (AUX and USB)
80
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Seat heater on the front left seat
70
▶
 Traction control (TCS)
110
▶
 Parking aid
112
▶
 Central locking system
51
▶
 Rear window heater
64
▶
 START STOP
99
▶
 Seat heater on the front right seat
70
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
91
▶Operating controls for the manual air conditioning system
91
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
92
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.242526272829303132333427Cockpit

 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!
33Instruments and Indicator Lights

 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. 

34Using the system

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. 
40Using the system

MemoryFig. 29
Memory display: MAXI DOT dis-
play ( 
) / Segment display ( 
)
Read and observe on page 40 first.
Following driving data is stored in three locations.
▶ Average fuel consumption.
▶ Distance driven.
▶ Average speed.
▶ Driving time.
Display of the selected memory in the display at position
A
» Fig. 29 .
Since start
(
 ) or “1” (
)
The memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is
switched on until it is switched off.
New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if
the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the ignition.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased.
Long-term
(  ) and “2” (
)
The memory gathers driving information from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9,999 kilometres driv-
en.
The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is
exceeded.
Since refuel
(  ) or “3” (
)
The memory gathers driving information since the last refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
Select memory
▶ Select the driving data information desired.
▶ Confirm details again to select the desired memory.
Resetting ▶ Select the driving data information desired.
▶ Select the desired memory.
▶ Reset the selected memory with a long acknowledgement (holding pressed).
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
42
Operation using the operating lever
43
Operation using the multifunction steering wheel
43
Menu item
Navigation44
Menu item
Audio44
Menu item
Telephone45
Menu item
Assist systems45
Compass point display
45
The MAXI DOT display (hereinafter referred to as the display) is a user interface
which, depending on the equipment configuration, delivers information about
the Infotainment, the multifunction display, the assistance systems, etc.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Main menu
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Call up the main menu
›
Press and hold the button
A
on the operating lever » Fig. 30 on page 43 .
or 
42Using the system

›Press and hold the dial G on the multifunction steering wheel
» Fig. 31 on
page 43 .
Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment) ■Driving data
» page 40
■
Assist systems
» page 45
■
Navigation
» page 44
■
Audio
» page 44
■
Telephone
» page 45 ;
■
Vehicle
» page 39 , Auto-check control
The menus can be opened using the buttons on the control lever » Fig. 30 on
page 43 or on the multi-function steering wheel » Fig. 31 on page 43 .
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed
to access the main menu.■
The travel mode can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotain-
ment , chapter Vehicle settings (SET-UP button) .
■
For vehicles without Infotainment, the display language can only be adjusted
by a specialist garage.
Operation using the operating lever
Fig. 30
Buttons: on the operating lever
Read and observe on page 42 first.
Description of the operation by means of the buttons on the operating lever
ButtonActionOperationABriefly press at the top or downSwitch between menu items / menusPress and hold at the top or downDisplay main menuButtonActionOperationBPress brieflyConfirm menu item / menu
Operation using the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 31
Buttons/dials: on the multifunction steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Description of the operation by means of the buttons/dials on the multi-
function steering wheel
Button / dialActionOperationA
Press brieflyVoice control on/off / Sound off /on
(applies to vehicles without voice con- trol)Press and hold buttonActivate the voice control of
theSmartLink a)
function (if supported
by the connected device)BPress brieflySwitch sound on/off / Switch track playback on/offTurn upIncrease volumeTurn downDecrease volumeCPress brieflyTo the next radio channel or changeto the playback trackPress and hold buttonFast forward within the track 43Information system

Button /dialActionOperationDPress brieflyto the previous radio channel orchange to the playback track b)Press and hold buttonFast reverse within the trackEPress brieflySelect menu item Assist systems
» page 45
F
Press brieflyTake the call / end the call / Menu Tel-ephone
display / display call list / call
the selected contactPress and hold buttonReject call / Redial last callG
Press brieflyConfirm menu item / menu / Repeat
the last navigation announcement or clarify / interrupt traffic report
Turn up
Previous menu item / track b)
/ Show
available list (e.g. list of available
channels, list of the last destinations, call list)Turn downNext menu item / track / View availa-
ble list (e.g. List of available channels, list the last destinations, call list)HPress brieflyReturn to a previous level in the menuPress and hold buttonDisplay main menua)
» Infotainment Owner's Manual
b)
Valid for pressing within about 4 s from the beginning of the given track. Pressing after about 4 seconds
from the beginning of the track, starts the playback from the beginning of the track.
Note
Depending on equipment not all functions may be available. The system can
indicate this fact by a text message in the display of the instrument cluster or
in the Infotainment display.
Menu item
Navigation
Read and observe on page 42 first.
Select menu item
Navigation›
Select and confirm
Navigation
in the main menu.
Route guidance takes place
Graphical driving recommendations and other route and destination informa-
tion are displayed after selection.
No route guidance is carried out
A compass/vehicle symbol is shown to display the current vehicle position in relation to the compass after selection.
Then turn dial G
» Fig. 31 on page 43 on the multifunction steering wheel to
display the
Last destinations
menu.
The menu shows the
Home address
menu item and a list of recent destinations.
When you select one of the menu items, the destination name and the follow-
ing items are displayed.
■
OK
- Start navigation
■
Cancel
- Return to the Navigation menu – the compass/vehicle symbol will be
displayed
If the home address is not defined when the menu item
Home address
is selec-
ted, the following message appears:
Please enter the home address on the infotain-ment system.
Menu item
Audio
Read and observe on page 42 first.
Select menu item
Audio›
Select and confirm
Audio
in the main menu.
The following information can be displayed in the display.
■ Radio
■ Currently played station (name/frequency):
■ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the
station button (e.g. FM3), if the station is stored in the memory list
■ List of available station (if more than 5 stations can be received);
■ TP traffic announcements.
■ Media
■ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
44Using the system

Menu itemTelephone
Read and observe on page 42 first.
Select menu item
Telephone›
Select and confirm
Telephone
in the main menu.
›
Turn dial
G
» Fig. 31 on page 43 .
The system displays a call list.
If the call list includes no entries, the following message appears
No entries avail-able.
The following symbols are displayed next to each entry in the call list. Incoming call
Outgoing call
Missed call
Outgoing call
■ 
Cancel
- Ends the call
Incoming call
■ 
Answer
– Answer incoming call
■ 
Reject
– Reject incoming call
■ 
Ignore
- Mute the ringer (this option is only available if there is no other call)
Ongoing conversation or conference call
■ 
Hang up
- End a call
■ 
Hold
– Hold a call
■ 
Continue
– Continue held call
■ 
Mic. off
– Microphone off
■ 
Mic. on
– Microphone on
■ 
Private
– Switch the call to the telephone
■
Hands-free
– Toggles the call to the device
Ongoing and held call ■ 
Hang up
– End an ongoing call
■ 
Call wait.
– Switch to a held call
■ 
Conference
– Make a conference call 1)
■ 
Mic. off
– Microphone off
■ 
Mic. on
– Microphone on
■
 Private – Switch ongoing call to the telephone
■Hands-free
– Switch ongoing call to the device
Symbols in the display Charge status of the telephone battery 1)
Signal strength 1)
A telephone is connected to the unit
Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of calls is shown
next to the symbol)
Switch-off microphone
Menu item
Assist systems
Read and observe on page 42 first.
Select menu item
Assist systems›
Select and confirm
Assist systems
in the main menu.
or
›
Press the button on the  multi-function steering wheel .
In the
Assist systems
menu item, the Front Assist system can be activated/deac-
tivated.
Compass point display
Fig. 32
Compass display
Read and observe on page 42 first.
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system. 
1)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
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