2016 SKODA RAPID engine

The units and the display of some information can be set in Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
Information overview
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment).
Range - drive distance in km which can be covered with the existing tank ca-
pacity and with the same driving style. If you drive more efficiently this value
can increase.
Average fuel consumption - is calculated continuously since the last clearing
of the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 100
m driven.
Current fuel consumption - when the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly,
the fuel consumption is displayed in l/h (in models in some countries the fol-
lowing appears --,- km/l).
Oil temperature - if the temperature is lower than 50 °C or if there is a fault in
the system for checking the oil temperature, the  symbols are displayed.
Warning when the preset speed is exceeded - allows the setting of a speed
limit where, if exceeded, an acoustic warning signal and a warning message
appears on the display of the instrument cluster.
Current speed - digital speedometer.
Average speed - value constantly recalculated, for distance since last clearing
the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m
driven.
Distance driven - distance driven since the memory was last cleared.
Driving time - driving time since last clearing the memory.
Coolant temperature - if the coolant temperature is in the range 70-120 °C, the
engine operating temperature has been reached. If the temperature is below
70 ° C, high engine speeds and straining the engine should be avoided. If the
temperature is above 120 ° C, the warning light  illuminates in the instrument
cluster » page 35 .
Warning when exceeding the set speed
The system offers the possibility to set a speed limit beyond which an acoustic
warning signal will sound and the following warning message appears in the
display of the instrument cluster.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary›Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or  ( ) and confirm.›
The desired speed limit is 5 km/h steps.
›
Confirm the set value, or wait several seconds; your settings will be saved
automatically.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( 
) or 
(
) and confirm.
›
Drive at the desired speed.
›
Confirm the current speed as the speed limit.
The set speed limit can be manually adjusted later if needed.
Reset speed limit
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
By confirming the speed stored in the memory, the speed limit is reset.
The set driving mode remains stored even after switching the ignition on and
off. After a gap between driving exceeding 2 hours, the pre-set speed limit is
deactivated.
Memory
Fig. 26
Memory display: MAXI DOT dis-
play ( 
) / Segment display ( 
)
The system saves the data in the three memories described below which are
displayed at the position
A
» Fig. 26 .
Since start
(
 ) or “1” (
)
Driving data is stored from when the ignition is switched on to when it is
switched off. If the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the igni-
tion, new data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving informa-
tion.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased. 
40Using the system

›Enter the password (vehicle identification number using uppercase let-
ters » page 44 ).
With SmartGate, a maximum of four external devices can be connected simul-
taneously using Wi-Fi. In these external devices, up to four ŠKODA applications
can be started simultaneously.
Disconnection
The connection can be switched off in one of the following ways.›
Switch off the ignition for longer than 5 seconds (for vehicles with a starter
button, switch off the engine and open the driver's door).
›
End the connection in the SmartGate application.
›
Switch off Wi-Fi in the connected external device.
Automatic connection
If the communication device has already had a connection with SmartGate,
then the connection is automatically restored under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
Wi-Fi is switched on in the external device that is to be connected to.
The external device that is to be connected to stores the password re-
quired for the connection check.
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi direct
This type of connection is intended for external devices running the Android
operating system.
Connection set-up
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
In the external device that is to be connected to, start the SmartGate appli- cation.
›
In the application, change the connection type to Wi-Fi direct.
›
Then follow the instructions in the manual, which is included in the
SmartGate application.
The password for the connection to SmartGate _... 1)
includes the last six digits
of the vehicle identification number » page 44.
With SmartGate, a maximum of two external devices can be connected simul-
taneously using Wi-Fi direct, with as many launched ŠKODA applications as re-
quired.
If you want to connect to SmartGate in a different vehicle, you must make a
new connection in the SmartGate application.
Disconnection
The connection can be switched off in one of the following ways.›
Switch off the ignition for longer than 5 seconds (for vehicles with a starter
button, switch off the engine and open the driver's door).
›
End the connection in the SmartGate application.
›
Switch off Wi-Fi in the connected external device.
Automatic connection
If the external device once had a connection with SmartGate, then the connec-
tion is automatically restored after the ignition is started.
SmartGate web interface
SmartGate parameters can be set in the SmartGate web interface.
The following address must be entered in the web browser of the external de-
vice that is connected with SmartGate.
HTTP://192.168.123.1
The setting changes are only effective after tapping the buttons “Save” →
“Reboot”.
Password/PIN code
The password for the Wi-Fi connection preset by the factory is the complete
vehicle identification number (entered in upper case); the PIN code for the Wi-
Fi direct connection is the last 6 digits of the vehicle identification number.
After changing the password/PIN, the connection to SmartGate must be re-es-
tablished on the external device to be connected using the new password or
new PIN code.
Changing the password for the Wi-Fi connection
›
Open the SmartGate web interface » page 44, SmartGate web interface .
›
In the menu item, enter“WPA / WPA2 key:” the new password (8 to 63 alpha-
numeric characters and special characters, small and capital letters) .
›
Confirm the password change by tapping on the “Save” interface. 
1)
The last 6 characters of the VIN vehicle identification number of your vehicle are displayed at position
....
44Using the system

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

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

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.
A60Using the system

Headlight cleaning systemRead and observe
and on page 59 first.
The headlights are cleaned with every first and after every tenth spraying of
the windscreen under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is between -11° C to +36° C.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to be regularly cleared of snow and ice (e.g. using the de-icing spray).
Rear view mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
61
Exterior mirrors
62WARNINGExterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, they make objects ap-
pear smaller and further away. Therefore, use the interior mirror whenever
possible, for assessing the distances to the vehicles following behind.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 51
Interior mirror: manual dimming/auto-darkening
Read and observe on page 61 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 51 - 
Basic mirror position (not darkened)
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming
The mirror dimming » Fig. 51 - 
is automatically controlled after the engine
start.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
WARNING■ Attach external devices (e.g. navigation system) not in the vicinity of the
mirror with automatic dimming . The illuminated display of an external de-
vice can affect the function of the rear-view mirror - it could cause an acci-
dent.■
The automatic dimming mirror only functions smoothly if the light falling
on the sensors is not compromised (e.g. by the sunshade at the back). The
sensors are located on the front and back of the mirror.
WARNING■ The mirrors with automatic dimming contain electrolyte fluid which may
leak if the mirror glass is broken - this can irritate skin, eyes and the respi-
ratory system.■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. If
necessary get medical assistance.
1261Lights and visibility

Exterior mirrorsFig. 52
Exterior mirror operation: mechanical / electrical
Read and observe
on page 61 first.
The outer mirror surfaces are (depending on the vehicle specification) mechan-
ically or electrically adjustable.
›
To set the mirror surface, move the knob in the direction of arrows » Fig. 52.
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by carefully pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
The knob for the electrically adjustable mirrors can be moved to the following
positions » Fig. 52 -
 .
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror
Switch off mirror control
Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heater (only operates when the engine is running)
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window. To put it back
into its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it
audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGDo not toucsh the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.Seats and head restraints
Front seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
62
Setting the armrest height
63WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – otherwise
risk of accident!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 53
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 62 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the pulling or pressing the operating element in
the direction of the arrows » Fig. 53.
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever must lock audibly)
Adjusting height of seat
Adjust the tilt of the backrest (when adjusting the backrest take off any
pressure, and select the required tilt using your back)
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.ABC62Using the system

›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