2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK Owner's Manual

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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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 
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›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.
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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.
45Information system

In the display when the ignition is on, an arrow symbol as well as an abbrevia-
tion for the corresponding direction (in relation to the current direction of trav-
el) are displayed » Fig. 32.
Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
46
Service messages
46
Resetting the service interval display
46
The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service
event.
The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
Fig. 33
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 33 until the
Service
is shown in the dis-
play.
›
Release the button
A
.
In the display the symbol  appears for 4 seconds and the following message
for the kilometre or days to the next service appointment.
Oil service … / … Inspection … / …OIL SERV_ IN … OR … INSPECT_ IN … OR …Service messages
Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol 
as well as a mes-
sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis-
play after switching on the ignition.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
Once the service interval is reached, the icon 
appears in the display after the
ignition is switched on, as well as the following message, for example.Oil service now!OIL SERVICE NOW
or
Inspection now!INSPECTION NOW
or
Oil service and inspection now!OIL SERVICE + INSP_ NOW
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
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