2016 SKODA RAPID service

Engine oil
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Specification
128
Check and refill
129
The engine has been filled ex-factory with a high-grade oil that can be used
throughout the year (except in extreme climate zones).
We recommend that the oil changes be carried out by a ŠKODA Service Part-
ner.
The engine oil should be changed at specified service intervals » page 117.
The engine uses up some oil, depending on driving style and operating condi-
tions (up to 0.5 l / 1 000 km). Consumption may be slightly higher than this dur-
ing the first 5 000 km.
WARNINGThe following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 125.
CAUTION
Do not add any additives to the engine oil - risk of engine damage.
Note
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Specification
Read and observe
and on page 128 first.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sep-
arately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
Vehicles with variable service intervals
Petrol enginesSpecification1.2 l/66, 81 kW TSIVW 504 001.4 l/92 kW TSIDiesel enginesSpecification1.4 l/66 kW TDI CRVW 507 001.6 l/85 kW TDI CR
Vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol enginesSpecification1.2 l/66, 81 kW TSI
VW 502 00
1.4 ltr./92 kW TSI1.6 l./81 kW MPIDiesel enginesSpecification1.4 l/66 kW TDI CRVW 507 001.6 l/85 kW TDI CR
Engine oil VW 505 01 can optionally be used in diesel engines without a DPF.
CAUTION
■
If no prescribed engine oil is available, then max. 0.5 l oil of the following
specifications can be refilled. ■Petrol engines: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN, (API SM);
■ Diesel engines: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.128General Maintenance

Specification - the brake fluid must comply with the standard VW 501 14 (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).WARNING■ The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 125.■
If the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below
the “MIN” » Fig. 150mark, this may be an indication of a leak in the brake
system. 
Stop driving - There is a risk of an accident! Seek help from a
specialist garage.
Note
■ The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.■Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light  being shown on
the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corresponding message
» page 30 . We still recommend inspecting the brake fluid level in the reservoir
from time to time.
Vehicle battery
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Check condition
132
Charging
132
Disconnect/reconnect and change
133
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Depending on the engine, the vehicle battery is either in the engine compart-
ment or the luggage compartment.
Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge protection
The on-board power supply system tries to prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging in the following ways when it is subject to heavy loading. ▶ By increasing the engine idle speed.
▶ Through the power limitation of certain consumers.
▶ By switching off some consumers (heated seats, heated rear window) for as
long as necessary.
Warning symbols on the vehicle batterySymbolMeaningAlways wear eye protection.Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery.When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced.Keep children away from the vehicle battery.WARNINGBattery acid is highly corrosive - it can cause injury, chemical burns or poi-
soning! Corrosive vapours in the air irritate and damage the respiratory
tract and the eyes. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
the vehicle battery.
■
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. Get
medical assistance without delay.
■
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
pendent (e.g. children).
■
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
battery vent openings.
WARNINGWorking on the car battery may cause explosion, fire, injury or chemical
burn! The following guidelines must be observed.■
Do not smoke, use open flames or light or transmitting devices.
■
A discharged vehicle battery may freeze slightly. Never charge up a fro-
zen or thawed vehicle battery. Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
■
Never use a damaged vehicle battery.
■
Do not connect the battery terminals, bridging the two poles will cause a
short circuit. 
131Inspecting and replenishing

Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 175
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 176
Changing the front windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 149 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Setting the service position
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Push the lever in the direction of arrow » Fig. 175 within 10 seconds and hold
for approximately 2 seconds.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 176 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade›Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow 3 until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 175 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 177
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 149 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm » page 150 from the window in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 177.
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
150Do-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
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C
Camera See reversing camera
98
CAR See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car battery Check condition
132
Cover132
Disconnecting and reconnecting133
Replacing133
Warning light35
Winter operation132
CAR button See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car care Exterior
120
Interior122
Outside121
Car computer see multifunction display
39
Care and maintenance115
Cargo element78
Carrier78
Car washing119
Exterior120
Interior122
washing119
Central locking45
Problems49
Central locking button47
Change Battery
148
Changing Wheels
139
Changing a wheel139
Changing gear Selector lever
89
Charging a vehicle battery132
Check Brake fluid130
Engine oil129
Fit ball head properly111
Oil level129
Checking Battery status
132
Coolant130
Checks Statutory checks
115
Children and safety19
Child safety lock49
Child seat19
Classification21
Installation location21, 23
in the passenger seat21
ISOFIX22, 23
on the front passenger seat20
on the passenger seat21
TOP TETHER24
Cigarette lighter69
Cleaning the vehicle Outside
121
Windows121
Climatronic79
air distribution control81
Automatic operation81
Operating elements80
Clothes hook72
Cockpit27
Lighting57
Comfort signalling55
COMING HOME56
Compartments66
Component protection116
Computer see multifunction display
39
Coolant129
Checking130
Refilling130
Temperature display29
Warning light35
CORNER See Fog lights with the CORNER function
56
Correct routing of seat belt
13
Correct seated position10
Correct seating position12
Cruise Control System100
Cup holders68
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
54
Daytime running lights54
De-icing the windscreen and rear window59
Deactivating an airbag18
Deactivation Airbag
18
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
51
Departure angle164
Diesel125
Diesel fuel125
Diesel particle filter (DPF)36
Digital Clock38
Digital Service Plan118
Dipstick129
Display Compass points
37
Coolant temperature29
Fuel level29
Gear changes38
in the instrument cluster37
MAXI DOT41
Service intervals42
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
117
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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
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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