2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK heating

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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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric power windows
56
Door opening lever
53
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
94
Parking ticket holder
74
Operating lever (depending on specification):
▶ Indicators, main and dipped beam, headlight flasher
60
▶Cruise control system
114
Steering wheel (depending on equipment):
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever (depending on specification):
▶ Windscreen wiper and washer system
66
▶Information system
39
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Button for hazard warning light system
62
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
18
Air outlet vents
94
Interior rear-view mirror
67
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
18
Front passenger airbag
15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
78
Air outlet vents
94
Front passenger door power window
56
Door opening lever
53
Light switch
59
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
59
Bonnet release lever
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Steering wheel adjustment lever
9
Depending on specification:
▶ Ignition lock
96
▶Starter button
97
Pedals
103
Storage compartment
74
Handbrake lever
102
Depending on specification:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
103
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
104
Depending on specification:
▶ Cup holder
74
▶Multimedia holder
77
▶Ashtrays
75
AUX and MDI input (AUX and USB)
80
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Seat heater on the front left seat
70
▶
 Traction control (TCS)
110
▶
 Parking aid
112
▶
 Central locking system
51
▶
 Rear window heater
64
▶
 START STOP
99
▶
 Seat heater on the front right seat
70
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
91
▶Operating controls for the manual air conditioning system
91
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
92
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.242526272829303132333427Cockpit

The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the middle of the scale A
» Fig. 23 .
High temperature range
If the pointer reaches the red area of the scale, the coolant temperature is too
high.
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Note
On vehicles with the multifunction display, the coolant temperature can be
shown on the display by the corresponding driving data entry being selected
» page 40 , Information overview .
Fuel gauge
Fig. 24
Fuel gauge: Version 1/version 2
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
Fuel gauge types » Fig. 24
Display in the instrument cluster - Version 1
In the display of the instrument cluster - Version 2
The display provides information on the fuel level in the container.
The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres.
The reserve zone is indicated by the red area of the scale » Fig. 24 -  or by
displaying only the last two segments of the scale » Fig. 24 -  in the magnify-
ing glass.
The warning light lights up when the amount of fuel reaches the reserve zone
 » page 35 .WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates approx. a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the
fuel gauge displays the correct fuel level again. This is not a fault.■
The arrow 
next to the icon 
within the fuel gauge displays the installation
location of the fuel filler on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Counter for distance driven
Fig. 25
Display: MAXI DOT display / Seg-
ment display
Read and observe on page 28 first.
Display » Fig. 25
Counter for the distance travelled since the last reset (trip)
Odometer 
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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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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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If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 153 , Automatic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
Front sun visors
Fig. 54
Fold down the cover / swivel cover to the door and slide the mir-
ror cover
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 54
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Make-up mirror with cover
Slide mirror cover
WARNINGWhen objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.12ABSun screen of the panoramic roofFig. 55
Open sun screen
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The sunshade protects against the blazing sun.
The sunshade of the panoramic roof can be opened manually in the direction
of arrow or closed in the opposite direction of the arrow » Fig. 55.
WARNINGWhen operating the sun blind, proceed with caution to avoid causing crush-
ing injuries – risk of injury!
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
66
Headlight cleaning system
67
The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the
ignition is switched on.
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
▶ Switch on the windscreen wipers.
▶ Switch off the ignition. 
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The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 173.WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 173.■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the windscreen.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
arms could damage the paint of the bonnet.
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the windscreen washer jets can be heated
automatically after starting the engine.
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 56
Operation of windscreen wiper and washer: front/rear
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
Operating lever positions
 Wipers off
 Depending on specification:
▶ Interval windscreen wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
 Slow windscreen wiping
 Rapid windscreen wiping
  Flick windscreen wiping/service position of the wiper arms (spring-loa-
ded position)
 Spraying and wiping the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
 Wiping the rear window
 Spraying and wiping the rear window (spring-loaded position)
 Depending on specification:
▶ To set the wiper interval for the windscreen
▶ Sensitivity setting of the automatic wiping with rain
By setting the switch in the direction of the arrow wipers sweep more of-
ten.
Spraying and wiping the windscreen 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 1 to 3 wiper
strokes.
Spraying and wiping the rear window 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 1 to 3 wiper
strokes.
The operating lever remains in position
6
.
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
The function can be enabled/disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Automatic rear wiper
After selecting reverse gear and when the windshield wiper is switched on,
the speed of the windshield wiper is transferred to the dependent intermittent
wiper of the rear window.
Depending on the equipment, the function can be enabled / disabled in the In- fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings or
at a specialist garage. 
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