2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK alarm

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner´s Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
18
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and Indicator Lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Indicator lights
31
Information system
39
Driver information system
39
Driving data (Multifunction display)
40
MAXI DOT display
42Service interval display46SmartGate47
Unlocking and opening
49
Unlocking and locking
49
Anti-theft alarm system
54
Luggage compartment lid
55
Window operations
56
Lights and visibility
59
Lights
59
Interior lighting
63
Visibility
64
Windscreen wipers and washers
65
Rear mirror
67
Seats and head restraints
69
Seats and head restraints
69
Seat features
70
Transporting and practical equipment
73
Useful equipment
73
Tablet holder
80
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
81
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
86
Roof rack
89
Heating and ventilation
90
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
90
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
95
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
95
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
97
START-STOPsystem
99
Brakes and parking
101Manual gear changing and pedals103Automatic gearbox104
Running-in and economical driving
106
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
108
Assist systems
109
General information
109
Braking and stabilisation systems
109
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
112
Speed control system
114
Front Assist
116
Fatigue detection
119
Tyre pressure monitoring
119
Hitch and trailer
121
Hitch
121
Trailer
126
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
130
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
130
Washing vehicle
133
Cleaning vehicle exterior
134
Interior care
138
Inspecting and replenishing
140
Fuel
140
Engine compartment
143
Engine oil
146
Coolant
148
Brake fluid
149
Vehicle battery
150
Wheels
154
Tyres and wheel rims
154
Winter operation
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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.
41Information system

Password/PIN code changeRead and observe
and on page 47 first.
The factory set password for the Wi-Fi connection is the complete vehicle
identification number (upper case); the factory set PIN code for the Wi-Fi Direct
connection is the last 6 digits of the vehicle identification number.
After changing the password/PIN, the connection to SmartGate must be re-es- tablished on the communication device to be connected using the new pass-
word or new PIN code.
If the password/PIN code is still set to the preset factory password/PIN code,
you are requested to change the password/PIN code after starting the ŠKODA
application. Without changing the password/PIN code, you are unable to use
the application.
Changing the password for the Wi-Fi connection
›
Open the SmartGate web interface.
›
In the “WPA / WPA2 key:” menu item, enter the new password (8 to 63 al-
phanumeric characters and special characters, upper and lower case).
›
Confirm the password change by tapping on the “Save” button.
›
Restart SmartGate by tapping on the “Reboot” 1)
button.
Changing the PIN code for the Wi-Fi Direct connection
›
Open the SmartGate web interface.
›
In the “WiFi Direct PIN:” menu item, enter the new PIN code (6 digits).
›
Confirm the PIN code change by tapping on the “Save” button.
›
Restart SmartGate by tapping on the “Reboot” 1)
button.
Note
If you have forgotten your password/PIN code for connecting to SmartGate,
SmartGate must be reset to the factory settings in a specialised workshop.Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
With the key on the lock cylinder unlock / lock
50
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
50
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
51
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
51
Safe securing system
52
Individual settings
52
Opening/closing a door
53
Child safety lock
53
Malfunctions
53
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and boot lid at the same time. The functions of the central locking sys-
tem can be individually adjusted » page 52.
After unlocking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking. ▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
▶ The interior lamp illuminates.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched off.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
After locking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking. ▶ The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
▶ The interior lamp goes out.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched on. 
1)
If the “Reboot” interface is not displayed, you must manually restore the web browser display.
49Unlocking and opening

▶The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle doors have been
locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Protection against unwanted vehicle unlocking
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched on.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
With the key on the lock cylinder unlock / lock
Fig. 35
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
The key allows you to unlock or lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 35
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
Fig. 36
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
Function and description of the key » Fig. 36
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Button for the fold out / fold in of the key
Warning light for the battery condition
If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key,
the battery is discharged.
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By pressing briefly symbol key
 the boot lid unlocks.
Press and hold the symbol key
 to release the lid (partially opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the key symbol  on the key, then the
lid is automatically locked after closing. You can set a lock delay » page 55.

AB50Using the system

Acoustic signals when locking / unlocking
For vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system, the acoustic signals can be ena- bled / disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter CAR - Vehicle Settings or be set by a specialist garage.
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 39
Door handle/door opening lever
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 39.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
Child safety lockFig. 40
Rear door: Child safety system switch on / off
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in- side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety system on/off » Fig. 40
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Fault with the central locking
If the indicator light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2
seconds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flash-
ing again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
In the event of a fault in the central locking system, only the driver's door can
be locked or unlocked with the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be
locked or unlocked manually.
▶ Locking door » page 172.
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 172. 
53Unlocking and opening

Failure of the system KESSY
If the following message is displayed in the display of the instrument cluster,
then help is required from a specialist company.Keyless access system faulty.KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
Key battery discharged
If the voltage of the key battery is too low, the following message appears in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Replace the battery » page 171.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior monitor and towing protection
54
The anti-theft alarm system (hereinafter referred to as the alarm system) in- creases protection against theft and break-in attempts into the vehicle.
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶ Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
If the driver's door of a vehicle is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder,
then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source. The working life of the power
supply source is 5 years.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 41
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 54 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the locked vehicle and then
triggers the alarm.
The anti-towing detects tilts in the locked vehicle and then triggers the alarm.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibili-
ty of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed.
Deactivation
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol key 
on the B column of the driver's side » Fig. 41.
The illumination of the symbol 
in the button changes from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds. 
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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. 
63Lights and visibility

Glasses compartmentFig. 79
Opening the glasses storage box
Read and observe on page 73 first.
The maximum permissible load of the glasses compartment is 250 g.
Opening
›
Press on the lid of the glasses storage box in area
A
» Fig. 79 .
The box folds in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
›
Move the compartment in the opposite direction to that of the arrow » Fig. 79
until it audibly clicks in place.
WARNINGThe compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the
glasses and is otherwise kept closed - it could cause a restricted view to
the outside or to an injury!
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - with high
temperatures there is risk of damage.■
The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle – risk of im-
pairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system.
Storage compartment on the front passenger sideFig. 80
Open storage compartment / close storage compartment and
open air supply
Read and observe
on page 73 first.
There is enough space in the storage compartment for a bottle of a with a ca-
pacity max. 1 l.
The storage compartment is equipped with an inner light that illuminates
when opening and closing the storage compartment.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 80 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Screw in the filler cap in the direction of arrow
3
until it audibly clicks into
place » Fig. 80 .
Air supply operation
›
By turning the rotary switch in the direction of arrow
A
until it stops, the air
supply is opened » Fig. 80 .
›
By turning the rotary switch opposite direction of arrow
A
until it stops the
air supply is closed.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or in-
terior air to flow into the storage compartment. 
78Using the system