2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK lock

Depending on the equipment configuration, the front windows - Variant 1 or
the front and rear windows - Variant 2 be operated with the door buttons
» Fig. 44 .
Electric power window buttons » Fig. 44
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
Right rear door
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop.
The driver's window can be completely opened automatically by briefly press-
ing the button as far as it will go. When pressed again or after withdrawing the
button, the window will stop.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop.
The driver's window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the but-
ton up to the stop. When drawn again or after pressing the button, the win-
dow will stop.
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
›
Press the button
E
» Fig. 44 .
When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the warning light  in the
button
E
illuminates.
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heating protection has cooled down.
ABCDEWARNING■ Power windows in the driver's door and the rear doors are equipped with
a force limiter » page 58. If there is an obstacle, the closing process is
stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres. However, the
windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury!■
If the rear seats are accommodating people who are not completely inde-
pendent, e.g. children, it is recommended that for safety reasons the but-
tons in the rear doors are disabled with the button
E
.
CAUTION
■ In the winter, ice on the window may cause greater resistance as the win-
dow is closed. The window will stop and open again by several centimetres.■
Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.
■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doors
Fig. 45
Window winder button
Read and observe and on page 56 first.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that
window.
Opening
›
Lightly press and hold the button until the window has moved into the de-
sired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop. 
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Switching off takes place in reverse order.
If the vehicle is not fitted with front fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on
by pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.
Note
While driving with an accessory connected to the trailer socket (e.g. trailer,
bike carrier) only the equipment is illuminated by the fog light. The towing de-
vice must be installed at the factory or from the ŠKODA original accessories.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
The function CORNER provides better illumination of the nearby environmentwhen turning, manoeuvring or anything similar.
The function automatically switches on the fog lights on each side of the ve- hicle, if the following conditions are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position 
.
Enabling / disabling and setting functions
The functions and setting of the lighting duration can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment system » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter CARVehicle settings .
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is detected by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the inside mirror or in the control panel. Do not attach any stick-
ers or similar objects in front of the sensor in order to avoid impairing the func-
tion or its reliability.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 50
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 59 first.
The hazard warning lights make other road users aware of your vehicle.
The function switches on all indicators.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 50 .
When you turn it on the warning light 
flashes in the button and at the same
time the warning lights 

in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically. 
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Parking light
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the side light 
on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever to position
A
or
B
as far as the stop » Fig. 47 on
page 60 .
The parking lights on the right or left side of the vehicle are turned on.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
With the ignition switched on turn the light switch to position .
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds.
After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm is
turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking light cannot be turned off automatic due to the low battery
charge level.■
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, then
there is no automatic switching off of the parking light.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. In order to avoid this,
the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
Interior lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
63
Rear interior light
64
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off.
The light turns off automatically 10 minutes after switching off the ignition or
opening a door unless otherwise specified.
Front interior light
Fig. 51
Operation of the front light: Version 1/version 2
Positions of the sliding light switch
A
» Fig. 51
Switching on
Switching off
Automatic operation
Switch for switching the reading lamps on/off
B
» Fig. 51
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right
Automatic operation of the lamp – position 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed. 
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The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Rear interior light
Fig. 52
Interior lights at the rear: Version 1/version 2
Rear lights - Option 1: press switch
A
» Fig. 52
Switching on/off
Rear lights - Option 2: move the lens
B
» Fig. 52
Switching on
Switching off
Automatic operation 1)
Rear light - version 1
The rear light is operated together with the front light 2)
.
▶ When the front lighting is switched on, the rear lighting also turns on auto-
matically.
▶ When the front lighting is switched off, the rear lighting can be turned on/off
as required.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
64
Front sun visors
65
Sun screen of the panoramic roof
65WARNINGMake sure that the view outside is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other
objects.
Rear window heater
Fig. 53
Dash panel: Button for rear win-
dow heater
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
The heating can be activated with the ignition on.
The heating is turned on after the engine has started.
Button for the heating in the centre console » Fig. 53
Activate/deactivate the heated rear window
When the heater is activated, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 7 minutes. 
1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light
» page 63.
2)
This function only applies to certain countries. In some countries, the light at the rear is controlled inde-
pendently from the light at the front.
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Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
69
Head restraints - adjusting height
69
Headrests - removing and installing
70WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat, except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 59
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 69 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pulled or pressed in the direction of arrows.
Control elements on the seat » Fig. 59
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 (during adjustment, release the backrest and
select the required tilt using your back)
Head restraints - adjusting height
Fig. 60
Head restraints: move up/move down
Read and observe
on page 69 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. 60 .
Move downwards
›
Press the locking button
A
and hold it in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 60 .
›
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 head restraints are integrated into the seat backs and can-
not be adjusted in height.ABC69Seats and head restraints

Headrests - removing and installingFig. 61
Front head restraints: removal/installation
Fig. 62
Rear head restraints: removal/installation
Read and observe
on page 69 first.
Front restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull out the head re-
straint in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 61 .
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat back-
rest in the direction of arrow
3
until the locking button clicks into place.
Rear restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press 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 lock-
ing button in opening
C
in the direction of arrow
5
» Fig. 62 .
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
6
.
›To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat back-
rest in the direction of arrow 7 until the locking button clicks into place.WARNINGPlease note the following points about the head restraint settings » page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
CAUTION
Store the head restraints that were removed in such a way that they are not
damaged or soiled.
Note
In sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the seat backrests and
cannot be removed.
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
70
Front armrest setting
71
Rear armrest setting
71
Seat backrests
72
Front seat heating
Fig. 63
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The heat output can be adjusted with the ignition on.
The heater is turned on after the engine has started. 
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Buttons for the seat heating » Fig. 63
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on›
Press button 
or 
» Fig. 63 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level - Level 2.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.
WARNINGIf you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we rec-
ommend not to use the seat heating. There may be difficult to heal burns. If
the seat heating is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your
journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recuperate from
the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not turn on any of the seat heaters if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the relevant seat heating if the seats have objects attached
to or placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc.
■
When there are additional protective covers or protective covers mounted on
each of the seats, do not turn the seat heating on.
Note
■ If the heaters for the rear seats are set to their highest intensity - level 2,
they are automatically switched down to level 1 after 10 minutes.■
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automati-
cally » page 153 , Automatic load deactivation .
Front armrest settingFig. 64
Raise armrest
The armrest is adjustable in height.
Raise
›
Lift the armrest in the direction of arrow into one of the five locking positions
» Fig. 64 .
Folding down
›
Raise the armrest in the direction of the arrow until it stops » Fig. 64.
›
Fold down the rear armrest.
Rear armrest setting
Fig. 65
Fold down armrest
The armrest can be folded down to increase comfort.
Lowering / raising
›
Pull on the loop
A
and fold down the armrest forward in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 65 .
Raising takes place in reverse order.
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Seat backrestsFig. 66
Folding the seat backrest forwards/standby position of the seat
belt
The rear seat backrest can be folded forwards to increase the size of the lug-
gage compartment. The seat backrests can also be folded forward individually
on vehicles with divided rear seats.
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adjust the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests.
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head
restraints removed before the seat backrests are folded forward » page 70.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Insert the belt buckle latching element
C
of the seat belt into the opening in
the side panel - ready position » Fig. 66.
›
Press the release lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the backrest in the direction of the arrow
2
.
In the undivided seat back, insert the buckle tongues
C
into the two outer
belts and the press the release handles
A
on both sides of the seat back si-
multaneously.
Fold back split seat backrest
›
If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest
tilted slightly forwards.
›
Pull the rear outer seat belt to the side panel in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 66 .
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob
A
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
Fold back undivided seat backrest›If you removed the head restraints, you need to reinsert them with the back-
rest tilted slightly forwards.›
Insert the belt buckle latching elements
C
of the outer belts into the open-
ings in the side panel - ready position » Fig. 66.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the release
levers
A
on either side of the seat back click into place – check by pulling on
the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pins
B
on both sides of the seat back are not visible.
WARNING■
In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
properly engaged.■
After folding back the seat back, the seat belts must be ready for use.
■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.72Using the system