2016 SKODA RAPID battery

WARNING■Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ised persons (e.g. children) could lock the vehicle, turn on the ignition or
start the engine - 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 key grooves clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.) have a nega-
tive effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ignition lock.
With the key on the lock cylinder unlock / lock
Fig. 29
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 46 first.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 29
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
CAUTION
On vehicles with the KESSY system, in order to unlock/lock the vehicle using
the key via the lock cylinder, you must first remove the cap of the lock cylin-
der » page 148 .Unlocking/locking with the remote control keyFig. 30
Key with pop-out key bit
Read and observe and on page 46 first.
Description of the key » Fig. 30
Unlock button
Lock button
Button for unlocking/unlatching the boot lid
Button for popping out/pushing in the key bit
Battery status warning light - if the warning light does not flash when you
press a button on the key, the battery is discharged.
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Press the
 button to unlock the lid.
Hold down the
 button to unlock and unlatch the lid (partially opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the  button, then the lid is automati-
cally locked after closing. The period of time after which the flap is locked can
be set » page 51 .
CAUTION
■
The remote control may be affected by signal superimposition by transmit-
ters close to the vehicle.■
The range of the remote control key is about 30 m. The battery must be re-
placed if the central locking only reacts to the remote control at a distance of
less than 3 m away » page 148.
AB46Using the system

›To
open from the inside , pull the door opening lever B and push the door
away from you.›
To lock from the inside , grab handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■
The door must be closed properly, otherwise it could open whilst the ve-
hicle is in motion - can be fatal!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
Child safety lock
Fig. 34
Rear door: Child safety system switch on / off
Read and observe
and on page 46 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.
›
To turn on the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position 
» Fig. 34 .
›
To turn off the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position 
.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 46 first.
Synchronise remote
If the buttons on the remote control key have been depressed several times
beyond the effective range of the equipment or the battery has been replaced
in the remote control key and the vehicle cannot be unlocked with the remote
control, the key must be synchronised.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Fault with the central locking
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then illuminates for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
A failure in the central locking system can lead the vehicle doors and the boot
lid can emergency lock or emergency release » page 148.
Failure of the system KESSY
If there is a fault in the KESSY system, the appropriate error message is dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
Low voltage of the key battery
If the voltage of the key battery is too low, a message appears in the display of the instrument cluster referring to the need to replace the battery. Replace
the battery » page 148.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Alarm trigger
50
Interior monitor and towing protection
50
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release. 
49Unlocking and opening

Opening / closing the boot lidFig. 36
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
›
To open the lid, press » Fig. 36button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
To close , grab the mount
B
and pull in the direction of arrow
3
.
Note
Button A » Fig. 36 is disabled when starting off or driving at a speed of over 5
km/h. The button is reactivated when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the button 
on the key, then the boot lid 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.Window operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical windows
52
Electric windows
52
Force limiter
53
Operational faults
53
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.
WARNING■ Always close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise
these could cause severe crushing injuries!■
Power windows in the driver's door and the rear doors are equipped with
a force limiter » page 53. 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!
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-
tionality of the electric windows.■
Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.
Note
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.51Unlocking and opening

Force limiterRead and observe
and on page 51 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 not operational 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 window has no force limiter.
The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
Repeatedly opening and closing the window can cause the window mecha-
nism to overheat and become temporarily blocked. You will be able to operate
the window again as soon as the operating mechanism has cooled down.
The electric windows are deactivated after the vehicle battery has been dis-
connected After connecting the vehicle battery, the system is activated as fol-
lows.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button and hold for 1 second.
Lights and visibility
Lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the light function
54
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
54
Turn signal/main beam
55
Automatic driving light control
55
Fog lights/rear fog light
56
Fog lights with the CORNER function
56
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
56
Hazard warning light system
57
Parking light
57
Driving abroad
57
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 this layout » Fig. 40 on page 54 .
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 light is on, the light-emit-
ting surface demists after a short time.53Lights and visibility

Fog lights/rear fog lightFig. 43
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog light
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Switching on the fog lights / rear fog lights is possible if the following condi-
tions apply.
The light switch is in position ,
 or

» Fig. 43 .
›
To switch on the fog lights , turn the light switch to position
1
; the warning
light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
›
To
switch on the rear fog light , pull the light switch to position
2
, the indi-
cator light  will light up in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by
pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.
The fog lights/rear fog light are switched off in the reverse order.
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 53 first.
The CORNER function automatically switches on the fog lights on the respec-tive side of the vehicle (e.g. when cornering), if the following conditions are ful-
filled.
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.
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 53 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 .
The two functions can be activated/deactivated and set in Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
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 cover the sensor -
this can disrupt the function of the system.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
1)
If the two switch-on variants are conflicting (e.g. 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.
56Using the system

Hazard warning light systemFig. 44
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 53 first.
›
To switch on/off , press the
 button
» Fig. 44 .
When first switched on, the turn signal lights and the warning light  buttons
all flash at the same time as 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.
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 1)
.
Parking light
Read and observe
on page 53 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 lever all the way into position
 or
 until it stops
» Fig. 41 on
page 55 .
The parking light is turned on on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Switching on the side light on both sides ›Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch into the position
 » page 54 , the parking lights are turned on.›
Switch off the ignition and 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 au-
dible warning is turned off.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking lights may switch off automatically due to a low battery charge.
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, the
parking lights will not switch on automatically.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
Interior lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
58
LED front interior lights
58
Interior lighting, rear
58
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off. With the ignition
switched off, the lights will automatically switch off after approximately after
10 minutes.
1)
Valid only when comfort signalling is activated » page 55.
57Lights and visibility

WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visor that could restrict the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or in a collision.
Windscreen and rear window
Fig. 47
Buttons for the windscreen and
rear window heating
Read and observe on page 59 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the windscreen / rear win-
dow.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) » Fig. 47
Switching the windscreen heater on/off
Switch on/off the rear window heating
When the heater is switched on, a lamp illuminates inside the button.
The heating automatically switches off after ten minutes.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 131 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .■
If the light is flashing inside the button, there is no heating because the bat-
tery charge is too low.
Sun visors frontFig. 48
Fold down the cover / swivel cover to the door and slide the mir-
ror cover
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 48
Swivel cover towards the windscreen
Swivel cover towards the door
Make-up mirror with cover
Slide mirror cover
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front windscreen wipers and washers
60
Rear windscreen wipers and washers/ reversing camera cleaning system
60
Headlight cleaning system
61
The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the
ignition is switched on.
WARNINGDo 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. 12AB59Lights and visibility

›To
remove , hold the locking button A in the direction of arrow 1, at the
same time, using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm, press the
locking button in the opening B
in the direction of arrow
2
and pull out the
rest in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 59 .
›
To insert , push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direction of arrow
4
until the locking button clicks into place.
Seat heaters
Fig. 60
Buttons for heating the front seats/rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the outer rear seats
can be heated electrically.
Seat heating buttons » Fig. 60
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
›
To turn on the heater at maximum heat (level 2), press button
 or
.
By repeatedly pressing the button, the heat is turned down until it is com-
pletely switched off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights in the switch.
The seat heating only operates when the engine is running.
WARNINGIf you are sensitive to pain and/or temperature, e.g. through medication,
paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend not to
use the seat heating. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the
body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.CAUTIONThe following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not switch on the heating for unoccupied seats.
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have objects on them (e.g. a
child seat, bag or similar).
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have seat covers or protective
covers on them.
Note
■ If the heaters for the rear seats are set to their highest intensity (level 2),
they are automatically switched down to level 1 after 10 minutes.■
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automati-
cally » page 131 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery dis-
charge protection .
65Seats and head restraints