2016 SKODA RAPID service

  Turn signal system33 Trailer turn signal lights34

Fog lights
34
 Speed regulating system / Speed limiter
34
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
34
 Main beam
34

Automatic gearbox
34
 Rear seat belt warning light
34
 Generator
35
 Coolant
35
 Engine oil pressure
35
 Engine oil level
35
 Lamp failure
36
 Diesel particle filter (diesel)
36
 Windscreen washer fluid level
36

 START-STOP system
36
 Display of a low temperature
36
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
37
 Advance warning / emergency braking (Front Assist)
37
 Service
37
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go
out a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The warning lights are at the following locations in the instrument cluster
» Fig. 17 on page 28 or » Fig. 18 on page 28 .
▶ Engine revolutions counter
1
▶Display
2
▶Speedometer
3
▶Bar with warning lights
4
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light  (danger) or
 (warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights
4
» Fig. 17 on page 28 and » Fig. 18 on page 28 .
WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 57. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed
distance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 125, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – the hand brake has been applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
▶ Release the handbrake.
Braking system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low.
▶ Park the vehicle, 
do not continue to drive! Seek help from a specialist ga-
rage.
WARNINGA fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance -
risk of accident!
 Front seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of over 25 km/h, the warning light 
flashes and an audible warning
sounds at the same time. 
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CAUTIONIf, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil,  do
not continue driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine
and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
 Lamp failure
Read and observe
on page 30 first.

 illuminates – one of the lamps is faulty.
A message will appear in the display about the affected lamp.
 Diesel particle filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.

 illuminates – the filter is clogged with soot.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light  goes out.
placed 4. or 5. gear (automatic gearbox: position D / S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1,800-2,500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light  extinguishes.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light  does not go out and
the warning light  begins to flash.
▶ It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a
specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions.■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials, such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or the like.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning light  illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with increased sulphur content can significantly reduce the
service life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA Partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with increased sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 30 first.

 illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
▶ Top up the windscreen washer fluid » page 127.
  START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning lights 
 indicates the state of the START STOP system
» page 85 , START-STOPsystem .
 Display of a low temperature
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the outside temperature is below +4 °C. 
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WARNINGEven at temperatures of around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road
surface! You should therefore not only rely on the outside temperature dis- play for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
 illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 102.
 Advance warning / emergency braking (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the system has recognized the risk of a collision or automati-
cally triggered an emergency braking manoeuvre » page 102.
 Service
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – information regarding a service appointment that is due
» page 42 , Service interval display .
Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display in the instrument cluster
37
Setting the clock
38
Gear recommendation
38
Auto Check Control
38
Display in the instrument cluster
Fig. 21
Display types: MAXI DOT / segment display
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis- play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information » Fig. 21.
Time / symbols of the Infotainment voice control
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Compass display 1)
Driving data (multifunction display)
Warning lights
Information messages 
1231)
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system.
37Information system

Door alarm
Service interval display
Outside temperature
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Time
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Outside temperature
Warning lights
Driving data (multifunction display)
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Service interval display
Information messages
Fuel gauge
Door, luggage compartment and bonnet alarm
When the door or luggage compartment / bonnet is open, a graphic warning
appears in the display.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›
Press button
A
» Fig. 22 on page 38 .
Setting the clock
Fig. 22
Button in the instrument cluster
4567891011›Switch on the ignition.›Press and hold the button A
» Fig. 22 until the
time
is shown in the display.›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the initial setting.
The time can also be set in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
Gear recommendation
Fig. 23
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
A suitable engaged gear or, where appropriate, a recommended gear is dis-
played, with the aim of conserving the life of the engine and increasing driving
efficiency.
Display » Fig. 23
Optimal gear engaged
Gear recommendation (e.g. 

 means that it is advantageous to switch
from 3rd to 4th gear)
For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be
shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.
WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations (e.g. when overtaking).
Auto Check Control
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a fault in the system,
the following message will appear in the display of the instrument cluster. 
38Using the system

Menu itemTelephone
The call list with the following symbols is displayed in the
Telephone
menu item.
Incoming call
Outgoing call
Missed call
Symbols in the display Charge status of the telephone battery 1)
Signal strength 1)
A telephone is connected to the unit
Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of calls is shown
next to the symbol)
Switch-off microphone
Menu item
Assist systems
In the menu item
Assist systems
, the Front Assist system can be activated/deac-
tivated.
Service interval display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
42
Service messages
42
Resetting the service interval display
43
The service interval display shows the kilometres or days until the next service
event.
Information regarding the service intervals » page 117.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service intervalFig. 27
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the
A
» Fig. 27 button until the
Service
menu item is shown in
the display.
›
Release the button
A
.
In the display, the symbol  appears for 4 seconds along with the following
message for the kilometres or days to the next service appointment.
The details regarding the remaining kilometres or days until the next sched- uled service can also be displayed in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual - In-
fotainment .
Service messages
Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol  as well as a mes-
sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis-
play after switching on the ignition.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
Once the service interval is reached, the symbol  appears in the display after
the ignition is switched on, together with the message:
1)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
42Using the system

Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
SmartGate
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 28
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
SmartGate is a system that transmits certain driving data (such as fuel con-
sumption, speed or similar) via Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.
The ŠKODA applications installed in a supported external device (e.g. tele-
phone, tablet) give the option to further transmit the received data.
Some ŠKODA applications can be displayed in the Infotainment display by
means of a SmartLinkconnection » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
Read in the QR code » Fig. 28 using the respective application on your external
device or enter the following address in the web browser to open the website
with an overview of the available applications, compatible devices and other
information about SmartGate.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartgate
CAUTION
■ To increase the access security to the transmitted vehicle data, once the
ŠKODA application has been started, you are requested to change the pass-
word/PIN code if the default password/PIN code has not yet been changed
» page 44 , Password/PIN code . It is not possible to start the ŠKODA applica-
tion without changing it.■
ŠKODA accepts no responsibility for any problems caused by incompatibility
or improper functioning of the external devices.
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi
This type of connection is intended for external devices running Android and
iOS operating systems.
Connecting to an Android external device
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Switch on Wi-Fi in the external device that is to be connected and search for
available Wi-Fi networks (see Owner´s Manual for the external device).
›
In the menu of the detected networks, select the “SmartGate_...” 1)
menu item.
›
Enter the password (vehicle identification number using uppercase let-
ters » page 44 ).
›
In the external device that is to be connected to, start the SmartGate appli-
cation.
›
Then follow the instructions in the manual, which is included in the
SmartGate application.
With SmartGate, a maximum of four external devices can be connected simul-
taneously using Wi-Fi, with as many launched ŠKODA applications as required.
Connecting to an external iOS device
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Switch on Wi-Fi in the external device that is to be connected and search for
available Wi-Fi networks (see Owner´s Manual for the external device).
›
In the menu of the detected networks, select the “SmartGate_...” 1)
menu item. 
1)
The last 6 characters of the VIN vehicle identification number of your vehicle are displayed at position
....
43Information system

CAUTIONBefore leaving the vehicle, check that all doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source, whose service life is 5 years.
Alarm trigger
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
The alarm is triggered when one of the following unauthorised actions is acti-
vated on the vehicle with an activated warning system. ▶ 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.
An alarm is triggered also when the driver's door is unlocked and opened by
the lock cylinder.
The alarm is switched off by pressing the 
button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 35
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 50 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.
Both systems should be deactivated if there is a possibility that the alarm will
be triggered by movements (e.g. by people or animals) within the vehicle inte-
rior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.
Deactivation
›
Switch off the ignition and open the driver's door.
›
Press the  button on the centre column on the driver side
» Fig. 35; the

symbol illuminates in the button.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Disabling the two systems switches off SafeLock.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening / closing the boot lid
51
Delayed locking of the boot lid
51WARNING■ Never drive with the boot lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – risk of accident!
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment
lid, it could crack – risk of injury!
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CAUTION■If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them
off the windscreen » page 150.■
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 separate frozen windscreen wiper blades from the windscreen and
free from snow and ice.
■
Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen by the windscreen wiper arms.
■
Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arm is raised from the wind-
screen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet by the wiper arms.
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the windscreen washer jets can be heated
automatically after starting the engine.
Front windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 49
Operating the front windscreen
wipers and washer system
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 49
High-speed wiping Slow-speed wiping
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Intermittent wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain
Wipers and washers off
Single wipe of the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
  Setting of windscreen wiper interval for the position  - by setting the
switch in the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more
often
Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the
operating lever the wipers continue for another 1 to 3 strokes
Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain can be activated/deactivated in In-
fotainment » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Rear windscreen wipers and washers/ reversing camera cleaning
system
Fig. 50
Operating the windscreen wipers
and washing system
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 50
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position) - after releasing the
control stalk, the wipers perform another 1 to 3 wiper strokes
Spraying the rear view camera (sprung position)
Rear screen wiping
Wipers and washers off
Automatic rear wiper
If, with the front wipers switched on, reverse gear is selected, the automatic
regular intermittent wiping of the rear window is enabled.
Depending on the equipment, this function can be enabled/disabled in Info- tainment » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment or at a specialist garage.
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