2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK Owner's Manual

By disabling the interior monitoring and the anti-towing the safe lock is
switched off.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Boot lid opening/closing
55
Delayed locking of the boot lid
55
When closing the boot lid does do not press on the rear window.
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid.
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened.
WARNING■ Never drive with the boot lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Boot lid opening/closingFig. 42
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening
›
Press the button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 42 .
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grasp the mount
B
and lift in the direction of arrow
3
.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol key  on the key, then the door is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key 
on the key.55Unlocking and opening

Window operations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lefter
56
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
56
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
57
Force limit
58
Operational faults
58
The window can be operated mechanically by means of the handle attached to
the respective door panel.
Depending on equipment the windows can be operated electrically from the
following locations; the window in the front doors or all windows from the
driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the passenger door or
the rear doors.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the ice
» page 136 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the electri-
cal power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehi-
cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind
noise is more at certain speeds.Mechanical window lefterFig. 43
Window operation: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
Using the respective window crank only one window can be operated mechan-
ically.
Opening
›
Lift the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 43 .
Closing
›
Turn the crank in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 43 .
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
Fig. 44
Buttons for window-openers: Version 1/version 2
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on. 
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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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Closing›Pull gently on the top edge of the button and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop.
Force limit
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
WARNINGThe front passenger window with the electric power window » Fig. 45 on
page 57 has no force limiter. The window should nevertheless be closed
carefully – risk of injury!
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that theautomatic window lifter will not operate. The system must be activated.
Activation sequence:
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
› Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 1 seconds, and keep it
pressed down.58Using the system

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the light function
59
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
60
Turn signal and main beam
60
Automatic driving lamp control
61
Front and rear fog lights
61
Fog lights with the CORNER function
62
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
62
Hazard warning light system
62
Parking light
63
Driving abroad
63
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 46 on page 59 . The symbols which mark the individual
positions of the controls are identical.
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
■ The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.■
If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on (except daytime running light)
the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to switch
on the lights in due time.
■
The brightness of the instrument lighting with the lights on (except daytime
running lights) can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Operating the light functionFig. 46
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 46 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 61
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 63
Switch on low beam
Headlight range control 
Turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 46 from position to
 gradually activates the
headlight beam control, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol- lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight range control to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving. 
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Note■The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the start but-
ton after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position  or
 .
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated.
Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
The function can be disabled/enabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Wait until the left turn signal light flashes 4 times.
›
Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the deacti-
vation of the function.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Wait until the right turn signal light flashes 4 times.
› Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the activa-
tion of the function.›
Release the turn signal stalk.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 47
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Operating lever positions » Fig. 47
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster 
When the main beam is switched on (spring setting), the warning light illu-
minates in the instrument cluster 
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn. 
ABCD1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 62 .
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“Convenience turn signal”
When the control lever is lightly pressed to the pressure point A or B then
the respective turn-signal lamp flashes three times.
If during the “comfort flashing” the operating lever in the opposite side is
pressed, then the blinking stops.
The “Lane change flash” can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 48
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 59 first.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 48 then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
The sensitivity of the sensor for the determination of the ambient light can be
adjusted in the infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR -
vehicle settings .
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also illuminates.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The low beam lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The function is activated.
The light switch is in the position 
.
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
Automatic headlight control in rain can be activated or deactivated in the Info-
tainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle 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 stickers or
similar objects in front of the sensor in order to avoid impairing the function or
its reliability.
Front and rear fog lights
Fig. 49
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog lights
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Switching the fog lights on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
, 
or 
» Fig. 49 .
›
When you pull the light switch to position
1
, the warning light 
in the in-
strument cluster illuminates.
Switching off takes place in reverse order.
Switching the rear fog light on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
, 
or 
» Fig. 49 .
›
When you pull the light switch to position
2
, the warning light 
in the in-
strument cluster illuminates. 
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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.
62Using the system