2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK child lock

Automatic car wash systemsRead and observe
and on page 133 first.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows and the sliding/tilt-
ing roof etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system etc., it is best to consult the operator of the car wash system
beforehand.
After an automatic wash with wax treatment, the lips of the wipers should be
cleaned with cleaning agents specially designed for the purpose, and then de-
greased.
CAUTION
■ Before driving through a car wash fold in the exterior mirrors - there is a risk
of damage.■
For vehicles with roof antenna the antenna rod should be unscrewed before
driving through a car wash - there is a risk of damage.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
Read and observe
and on page 133 first.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
CAUTION
■ The films should not be washed with any high-pressure cleaners - risk of
damage » page 135 .■
Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
joints when washing the vehicle in the winter – there is a risk of freezing.
■
The sensors of the parking aid can be sprayed only for a short time and there
must be a minimum distance of 10 cm - there is a risk of damage.
Cleaning vehicle exterior
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle paint work
135
Films
135
Plastic parts
135
Rubber seals
136
Chrome and anodized parts
136
Windows and external mirrors
136
Headlight glasses
136
Door closing cylinder
137
Cavity protection
137
Jack
137
Wheels
137
Towing device and mounting recess
137
Under-body protection
138
Wiper blades
138
We recommend using vehicle care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These are available from ŠKODA Partners. The usage instructions on the pack-
age must be observed.
WARNING■ Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
to the instructions.■
Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not com-
pletely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
■
Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when clean-
ing the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims –
risk of cuts!
CAUTION
■ Do not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning
products – risk of damaging the paintwork surface.■
Cleaners that contain solvents can damage the material being cleaned. 
134General Maintenance

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. 151
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 143 first.
Open flap
›
Open the driver door.
›
Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 151 .
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
. 
144General Maintenance

Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)Warning light35
Brakes Brake booster
102
Brake fluid150
Braking and stabilisation systems109
Handbrake102
Information messages32
Running-in106
Warning light32
Brakes and parking101
Brake system109
Braking Information on braking
101
Button CAR see Infotainment
4
Button in driver's door electric windows
56
C
Car care Jack
137
Car computer see multifunction display
40
Care and maintenance130
Cargo element85
Car park103
Car park ticket holder73
Carrier Roof rack
89
Cavity protection137
Central locking49
Problems53
Central locking button51
Change Engine oil
146
light bulb in tail light181
Changing bulbs
177
Front turn signal bulb180
Wheels161
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
165
Preliminary work162
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
165
Charging a vehicle battery152
Check Fit ball head properly
124
Checking Battery electrolyte level
152
Brake fluid150
Coolant148
Engine oil147
Oil level147
Windscreen washer fluid145
Checks Statutory checks
130
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
136
Cigarette lighter75
Clean Anodized parts
136
Chrome parts136
Cleaning Alcantara
139
and maintaining belts140
artificial leather139
headlight glasses136
materials139
natural leather138
plastic parts135
seats covers of the electrically heated seats140
wheels137
Cleaning safety belt
140
Cleaning seat covers
140
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
139
Seat covers140
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
137
Decorative films135
Door locking cylinder137
Headlight glasses136
Protective films135
Towing device137
Under-body protection138
wheels137
Windows and external mirrors136
Cleaning vehicle133
Cleaning vehicle exterior134
Anodized parts136
Chrome parts136
Plastic parts135
Rubber seals136
Vehicle paint work135
Wiper blades138
Clean interior Safety belt
140
Climatronic air distribution control
93
Automatic mode93
Operating elements92
Clothes hook79
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Cockpit12-Volt power outlet75
Ashtray75
Cigarette lighter75
General view27
Lights63
storage compartments73
useful equipment73
COMING HOME62
compartments73
Component protection132
Components of the puncture repair kits166
Computer see multifunction display
40
convenience turn signal61
Coolant148
Checking148
Replenishing149
Temperature gauge29
Warning light36
Warning messages36
CORNER see Headlights with CORNER function
62
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven30
cruise control operation
114
operation description115
Cruise control system Warning light
35
Cup holders74
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
60
Daytime running lights60
Dazzle see sun screen of the panoramic roof
65
De-icing windows
136
Deactivating an airbag18
Decorative films135
Defrosting rear window64
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
55
Departure angle187
Diesel refer to Fuel
142
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
142
Diesel particulate filter37
information messages37
Digital Clock31
Dipstick147
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
153
Display29
Compass points45
Coolant temperature29
Fuel supply30
Gear changes39
Service intervals46
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
133
Distance driven30
Distance warning Warning light
38
Door Child safety lock
53
Closing53
Emergency locking172
Opening53
Door warning39
Drive Driving through water
108
DriveGreen107
Driving Emissions
184
Fuel consumption184
Maximum speed188
through water108
driving data operation
40
E
Economical driving Tips
106
EDL111
Electrical power windows Button in the rear doors
57
Electric power windows Operational faults
58
Electric Windows56
Button in driver's door56
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)111
Electronic immobilizer95
Emergency Changing a wheel
161
Hazard warning light system62
Jump-starting168
Locking the door without a locking cylinder172
Selector lever-unlocking172
Switch off the engine by pressing a button98
Towing the vehicle169
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch171
tyre repair165
emergency equipment reflective vest
160
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Phonesee Infotainment4
Plastic parts135
Pocket in the luggage compartment
83
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
79
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
135
Power outlet 12 V
75
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
32
Power windows56
Button in the front passenger door57
Practical equipment 12-Volt power outlet
75
Reflective vest160
Practical features Pockets on the backs of the front seats
79
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats79
Waste container76
Protective films135
Puncture set165
R
Radiator fan
145
Radio see Infotainment
4
Raise vehicle164
Rear interior light
64
Rear fog light61
Warning light34
Rear mirror67
Exterior mirror68
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
67
Refuelling141
Fuel141
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery171
Synchronisation process172
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
171
Removing the tow bar, Step 1
125
tow bar, Step 2125
Repairs and technical alterations130
Replacement parts130
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights andparking light
179
Bulb for the fog light180
Bulb for the licence plate light181
Bulb in rear light182
Fuses174
Fuses in the dash panel175
Fuses in the engine compartment176
High beam bulb (halogen headlights)179
Rear window wiper blade173
Vehicle battery153
windscreen wiper blades173
Replenishing Coolant
149
Engine oil147
Windscreen washer fluid145
Revolution counter29
Roof Load
90
Roof rack89
mounting points89
Roof load90
Rubber seals136
Running-in Brake linings106
Engine106
Tyres106
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 energy106
Save fuel106
Seals Vehicle care
136
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt height adjustment
12
Warning light32, 36
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 backrests72
Seats and head restraint69
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Towing deviceAccessories126
Description122
Operation and maintenance137
Towing eye Front
170
Rear171
Towing protection54
Towing the vehicle169
Traction control (TCS)110
Trailer126
13-pin socket127
connection and disconnection127
Load128
Loading127
Safety eye127
Towing a trailer128
Trailer operation121
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)111
Transmission Warning messages
36
Transport Luggage compartment
81
Roof rack89
Transporting73
Transporting children safely19
TSA111
Turn signal60
Turn signal system Warning light
35
Tyre Damage
157
Explanation of the label158
see wheels158
Tyre load-bearing capacity Refer to Wheels
158
Tyre pressure155
Warning light34
Tyre pressure monitoring119
Display34
Infotainment display120
Save tyre pressure values120
Save tyre pressure values - button121
Save tyre pressure values - Infotainment120
Tyre repair General notes
166
Preparations167
Pressure test167
Sealing and inflating the tyre167
Tyres154
new106
Tyre pressure155
Wear and tear156
Wear indicators156
Tyre size158
see wheels158
U
Under-body Vehicle care
138
Under-body protection138
Unlock Key
50
Unlocking Individual settings
52
KESSY51
Remote control50
Unlocking and locking49
USB80
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
133
Useful equipment Ashtray
75
Car park ticket holder73
Cigarette lighter75
Clothes hook79
Cup holders74
Glasses compartment78
Multimedia holder77
Storage compartment73
Using the selector lever104
V
Variable loading floor
86
Folding up88
Inserting88
Lower position87
Parking position88
Removing88
Upper position87
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
153
charging152
Checking the battery electrolyte level152
Cover151
Operation in winter152
Replacing153
Safety instructions150
Warning light36
Vehicle care Alcantara
139
Anodized parts136
Artificial leather139
Cavity protection137
Chrome parts136
Cleaning vehicle exterior134
Cleaning wheels137
Decorative and protective films135
Door locking cylinder137
Headlight glasses136
Interior care138
Maintenance135
Materials139
Natural leather138
Plastic parts135
Polishing vehicle paint work135
Rubber seals136
Safety belt140
Seat covers140
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