2016 SKODA RAPID key battery

WARNINGWhen working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must
be observed - otherwise risk of injury or fire. The engine compartment of
your car is a hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY
system, open the driver's door.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment■Keep everyone away from the engine compartment.■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
■
Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may still turn suddenly
about 10 minutes after switching off the ignition!
■
Do not smoke in the vicinity of the engine and avoid the use of open
flames or sparks.
■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
containers.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
If it is necessary to work on the engine with the engine running, beware
of rotating engine parts and electrical plants - they can be fatal!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
CAUTIONOnly refill using fluids with the proper specification - risk of damage to the ve-
hicle!
Note
■ Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.■
We recommend you have the operating fluids replaced by a specialist garage.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 145
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 125 first.
Open flap
›
Ensure that the windscreen wipers are not raised away from the windscreen
- risk of damage to the bonnet.
›
Open the driver's door and pull the unlocking lever below the dashboard in
the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 145 .
›
Press the release lever in the direction of arrow
2
and the bonnet will be
unlocked. 
126General Maintenance

Remote - change batteryFig. 170
Remove cover/take out battery
›
Pop out the key bit.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 170 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2
and install a new
battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery » page 49.
CAUTION
■
The replacement battery must correspond to the original specification.■Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
■We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.■If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
148
Locking the door without locking cylinders
149Unlock the boot lid149Selector lever-emergency unlocking149
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 171
Handle on the driver's door:
Open lock cover
The driver's door can be emergency unlocked / emergency locked using the key via the lock cylinder.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Insert the key into the recess on the lower side of the cover and fold up the
cover in the direction of arrow » Fig. 171.
›
Release the door handle.
›
Insert the vehicle key bit into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Replace the cover.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.148Do-it-yourself

Index
A
ABS Operation
94
Warning light32
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
117
Accessories115
Adjusting Steering wheel
11
Adjusting the seats10
Adjustment Beam range
54
Advance warning / emergency braking37
Advice on tyre/wheel usage133
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
82
Airbag15
Adjustments and impairments to the airbag system
116
Deactivating18
deactivation18
Deployment16
Warning light32
Airbag system15
Air conditioning79
Air distribution control81
Climatronic80
Manual air conditioning80
Air distribution control81
Air outlet vents82
Alarm49
Trailer114
All-year tyres136
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)94
Anti-theft alarm system49
Trailer114
Anti-theft wheel bolts141
Armrest Front63
Rear64
Ashtray69
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
110
bar ball, Step 2110
Assist systems93
Auto Check Control38
Automatic drive Selector lever
89
Automatic driving light control55
Automatic gearbox89
Kickdown91
Malfunction34
Selector lever emergency unlocking149
Selector lever lock90
Starting-off and driving91
Warning light34
Automatic shutdown of consumers131
Automatic transmission Selector lever lock
90
Tiptronic90
AUX67
Avoiding damage to your vehicle92
B
Ball bar Standy position
109
Ball head Check fitting
111
Ready position109
Battery Change in key
148
Belts12
Belt tensioners14
Bluetooth See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Bonnet Closing126
Opening126
Boot Cargo element
78
Class N1 vehicles78
Hooks76
Storage compartments77
Boot cover Parking position
77
Boot lid Automatic locking
51
Open/Close51
Brake Assist (HBA)95
Brake booster86
Brake fluid130
Check130
specification130
Brake pads new
86
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Warning light
34
Brakes Brake booster
86
Brake fluid130
Braking and stabilisation systems93
Handbrake87
Information on braking86
Warning lights30
Brake system93
Braking Running in
91
Breakdown kit143
Breakdown service See Help in an emergency
8
Buttons in the door Electric windows
52
168Index

Gear changeGear recommendation38
Information on the selected gear38
Gear changing Gear stick
88
Genuine parts116
Glasses compartment71
GPS See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
H
Handbrake
87
Warning light30
Hazard warning light system57
HBA95
Headrests64
Heating79, 80
Air distribution control81
Exterior mirrors62
Seats65
Windscreen and rear window59
Help in an emergency8
HHC95
Hill Start Assist (HHC)95
Hitch108
Hooks76
Horn27
I
I-PAD holder
73
Ignition lock84
Images See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Immobiliser83
Inertia reels14
Information about the towing process146
Information system37
Auto Check Control37
Door alarm37
Gear recommendation38
MAXI DOT display41
Multifunction display39
Service interval display42
Infotainment6
Instrument cluster28
See instrument cluster28
Warning lights29
Interior light58
Interior lighting58
Interior monitor50
ISOFIX22, 23
J
Jack
139
Jacking points Raise vehicle
142
Jump-starting145
K
KESSY Unlocking/locking
47
Key Change battery
148
Lock46
Starting / stopping the engine84
Switch on/off ignition84
Unlock46
L
Lamp failure Warning light
36
Lamps Warning light
36
LEAVING HOME56
Lever Cruise control101
Front Assist105
Operation of the information system39
Speed regulating system102
Turn signal/main beam55
Windscreen wipers60
Light Cockpit
57
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME56
Daytime running lights54
Flash55
Parking light57
Replacing bulbs154
Turn signal/main beam55
Light bulbs Replacing
154
Lighting Interior lighting
57
Luggage compartment74
Lights53
Automatic driving light control55
Beam range adjustment54
Driving abroad57
Fog lights/rear fog light56
Fog lights with the CORNER function56
Hazard warning light system57
Headlight cleaning system61
Low beam54
Parking light54
Switching on/off54
Warning lights29
Load161
Lock Individual settings
48
Key46
Locking Central locking button
47
in case of emergency149
KESSY47
Remote control46
171Index

R
Radio See Owner´s Manual - Infotainment
6
Raise vehicle142
Rear fog light56
Warning light32
Rear seats63
Rear view camera Function keys
99
Orientation lines99
Rear View Camera Operation
99
Rear view mirror61
Rear window - heating59
Refilling Coolant
130
Engine oil129
Windscreen washer fluid127
Reflective vest138
Refuelling124
Fuel124
Remote Change battery
148
Synchronisation process49
Remote control Unlocking/locking the vehicle
46
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
111
bar ball, Step 2111
Repairs and technical alterations115
Replacing Bulbs
154
Fuses151
Windscreen wiper blades150
Rev counter28
Reversing camera98
Rims133
Roof Load78
Roof rack78
Running in Brake pads
86
Engine91
Tyres133
S
SafeLock
48
Safety10
Airbag15
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position10
Headrests64
ISOFIX22, 23
TOP TETHER24
SAFE, SAFELOCK See SafeLock
48
Saving electrical energy91
Saving fuel91
SD card See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Seat belt height adjustment
13
Warning light34
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners14
fastening and unfastening14
Inertia reels14
Warning light30
Seats Adjusting the front seats
62
Front62
Front armrest63
Headrests64
Heating65
Rear63
Rear armrest64
Rear seat backrests63
Setting62
Seats and head restraint62
Selector lever89
Selector lever control89
Selector lever lock Warning light
34
Service115
Service interval display42
Warning light37
Service intervals117
Service plan118
Setting Headrests
64
Mirror61, 62
Seat belt height13
Seats62
Setting the Clock
38
Shifting Tiptronic
90
SmartGate Connection via Wi-Fi
43
introductory information43
Password/PIN code change44
Setting44
Wi-Fi direct44
SmartLink See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Snow chains137
sockets 12-volt socket in the luggage compartment
70
Sockets 12-volt socket in the interior
70
Sound See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Spare wheel135
Removing / stowing140
173Index

Speed limiter101
Warning light34
Speed regulating system Warning light
34
Speed symbol136
Spoiler116
Stabilisation system93
Stability Control (ESC)94
START-STOP85
Jump-starting145
Manually deactivating/activating the system86
operation85
Warning light36
START-STOP system85
Start engine Immobiliser
83
Starter button Lock / unlock the steering lock
83
Problems with the engine start85
Starting / stopping the engine84
Switch on/off ignition84
Starting engine Jump-starting
145
Starting the engine Jump-starting
145
Key84
Starter button84
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
31
Steering wheel Buttons
39
Correct posture11
setting11
Stopping see Parking
88
Stopping the engine Key
84
Starter button84
Storage66
Storage compartment for umbrella72
Glasses compartment71
in the boot77
in the centre console67
in the front arm rest71
on the dashboard67
on the front passenger side71
Storage compartments66
Stowage compartments in the doors
67
Sun visors59
Switch Car battery
133
Switch light on/off54
Switch off Alarm
50
Switch off ignition84
Key84
Switch off TCS Warning light
32
Switch on ignition84
Key84
T
Tablet holder
73
TCS Deactivate/activate
94
Function94
Warning light31, 32
Technical data160
Telephone See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Ticket holder66
Time38
Tiptronic90
Tools139
TOP TETHER24
Towing147
Towing a trailer114
Towing away146
Towing device112
Accessories112
Description108
Vertical load108
Towing eye147
Towing protection50
Towing the vehicle146
Traction control (TCS)31, 94
Trailer Connect and disconnect
112
Load113
Loading113
Towing a trailer114
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)95
Trailer towing108
Transport Luggage compartment
74
Roof rack78
Towing device and trailer108
Transporting children19
Triangle138
TSA95
Turn signal55
Turn signal system Warning light
33, 34
Tyre load capacity136
Tyre pressure134
Warning light33
Tyre pressure monitoring106
Warning light33
Tyre repair143
Tyres133
damage133
Explanation of the label136
new133
Tyre pressure134
Wear indicator135
174Index

Tyre size136
U
Unlock Individual settings
48
Key46
Unlocking Central locking button
47
In case of emergency148
KESSY47
Remote control46
Unlocking and locking45
Unlock steering lock83
USB67
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
117
Useful equipment Clothes hook
72
Cup holders68
Glasses compartment71
Multimedia holder70
Useful features 12-volt socket in the interior
70
12-volt socket in the luggage compartment70
Ashtray69
Cigarette lighter69
Pockets72
Reflective vest138
Storage compartment66
Ticket holder66
V
Vehicle battery Automatic shutdown of consumers
131
charging132
Safety instructions131
Vehicle care119
Vehicle cleaning119
Vehicle Condition See Auto Check Control
38
Vehicle data sticker160
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
160
Vehicle dimensions163
Vehicle height163
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)160
Vehicle length163
Vehicle tool kit139
Vehicle width163
Vest138
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
160
Visibility58
Visors59
Voice control See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
W
Warning lights
29
Warning of a low temperature36
Warning symbols see Warning lights
29
Warning triangle138
warning when speeding40
Warranty4
Waste container68
Weather conditions115
Weights160, 161
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
141
Caps141
Loosening and tightening142
Wheels133
Changing139
Full trim141
Load Index136
Snow chains137
Speed symbol136
Tyre age133
Tyre damage133
Tyre pressure134
Tyre storage133
Unidirectional tyres134
Winter tyres136
Wi-Fi43
See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment6
Wi-Fi direct44
Window Operate
51
Windscreen - heating59
Windscreen washer fluid Refilling
127
Warning light36
Windscreen washer system59
Windscreen wipers and washers59
Activation60
Add fluid127
Automatic rear window wiper60
Operation60
Replacing the windscreen wiper blade150
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades150
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 150
Winter operation
136
All-year tyres136
Car battery132
Diesel fuel125
Snow chains137
Winter tyres136
Winter tyres136
Wipers and washer Warning light for windscreen washer fluid level 36
Wiping interval
60
175Index