2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK towing capacity

The jump-start cable must be connected to the engine earthing point C» Fig. 172 only on vehicles with the START-STOP system.
Starting engine›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start, halt the attempt to start the engine after 10 sec-
onds and wait for 30 seconds before repeating the process.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
Engines in vehicles with the vehicle battery in the boot
The positive terminal
A
is located under a cover in the engine compartment
» Fig. 173 .
›
Unlock the retainer tab on the cover in direction of arrow
1
.
›
Open the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Clamp the positive terminal of the jumper cable to the position
A
» Fig. 173 .
›
Clamp the negative terminal of the jumper cable to the earthing point of the
engine
D
» Fig. 172 or to a metal part firmly connected to the engine block or
directly to the engine block.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the bat-
tery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of
the discharged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps. Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manu-
facturer.
Positive cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable – colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
WARNING■
Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out of the bat-
tery being ignited by the strong spark resulting from the engine being star-
ted.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – there is a risk of short circuit!
WARNING (Continued)■ The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– there is a risk of short circuit!■
Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotat-
ing parts in the engine compartment.
Towing the vehicle
 Introduction
Fig. 174
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
170
Rear towing eye
171
Vehicles with a tow hitch
171
For towing a braided tow rope is to be used » Fig. 174- 
.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at the rear, the au-
tomatic gearbox will be damaged! If possible, the vehicle should be towed with
the engine running or at least with the ignition on.
Driver of the tow vehicle
›
Engage the clutch gently when starting off or depress the accelerator partic-
ularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox. 
169Emergency equipment and self-help

Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into
the engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
The VIN number can also be displayed in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the
engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents, field 17.
Maximum permissible towed weight
The listed maximum allowable trailer weight is only valid for altitudes up to
1000 m above sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing
power. Therefore, for every additional 1,000 m in height (or part), the maximum
permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!
Operating weight
The value represents the lightest possible vehicle weight without any addi-
tional equipment that would add to the weight, e.g. air conditioning, spare
wheel.
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight
of the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
1011Operating weightEngineGearboxOperating weight (kg)1.2 l/66 kW TSIMG1160DSG11941.2 l/81 kW TSIMG11801.4 l/92 kW TSIDSG1212DSG (Green tec)12211.6 l./81 kW MPIMG1160AG12001.4 l/66 kW TDI CRMG1229DSG12501.6 l/85 kW TDI CRMG1275
Note
If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist
garage.
Payload
It is possible to calculate the approximate maximum payload from the differ-
ence between the permissible total weight and the operating weight.
The payload consists of the following weights.
▶ The weight of the passengers.
▶ The weight of all items of luggage and other loads.
▶ The weight of the roof, including the roof rack system.
▶ The weight of the equipment that is excluded from the operating weight.
▶ Trailer draw-bar load when towing a trailer (max. 50 kg).
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions according to
ECE Regulations and EU Directives
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions were not available at the
time of going to press.
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are given on the ŠKODA
websites or in the sales and technical vehicle documentation.
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the en-
gine. Afterwards urban driving is simulated. 
184Technical data

Towing deviceAccessories126
Description122
Operation and maintenance137
Towing eye Front
170
Rear171
Towing protection54
Towing the vehicle169
Traction control (TCS)110
Trailer126
13-pin socket127
connection and disconnection127
Load128
Loading127
Safety eye127
Towing a trailer128
Trailer operation121
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)111
Transmission Warning messages
36
Transport Luggage compartment
81
Roof rack89
Transporting73
Transporting children safely19
TSA111
Turn signal60
Turn signal system Warning light
35
Tyre Damage
157
Explanation of the label158
see wheels158
Tyre load-bearing capacity Refer to Wheels
158
Tyre pressure155
Warning light34
Tyre pressure monitoring119
Display34
Infotainment display120
Save tyre pressure values120
Save tyre pressure values - button121
Save tyre pressure values - Infotainment120
Tyre repair General notes
166
Preparations167
Pressure test167
Sealing and inflating the tyre167
Tyres154
new106
Tyre pressure155
Wear and tear156
Wear indicators156
Tyre size158
see wheels158
U
Under-body Vehicle care
138
Under-body protection138
Unlock Key
50
Unlocking Individual settings
52
KESSY51
Remote control50
Unlocking and locking49
USB80
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
133
Useful equipment Ashtray
75
Car park ticket holder73
Cigarette lighter75
Clothes hook79
Cup holders74
Glasses compartment78
Multimedia holder77
Storage compartment73
Using the selector lever104
V
Variable loading floor
86
Folding up88
Inserting88
Lower position87
Parking position88
Removing88
Upper position87
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
153
charging152
Checking the battery electrolyte level152
Cover151
Operation in winter152
Replacing153
Safety instructions150
Warning light36
Vehicle care Alcantara
139
Anodized parts136
Artificial leather139
Cavity protection137
Chrome parts136
Cleaning vehicle exterior134
Cleaning wheels137
Decorative and protective films135
Door locking cylinder137
Headlight glasses136
Interior care138
Maintenance135
Materials139
Natural leather138
Plastic parts135
Polishing vehicle paint work135
Rubber seals136
Safety belt140
Seat covers140
198Index