2016 SKODA RAPID warning light

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

›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

Useful features
Interior fittings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ticket holder
66
stowage compartments in the doors
67
Storage compartment in the centre console
67
USB and AUX input
67
Storage compartment on the dashboard
67
Cup holders
68
Waste container
68
Cigarette lighter
69
Ashtray
69
12-volt socket
70
Multimedia holder
70
Storage compartment in the front arm rest
71
Glasses compartment
71
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
71
Storage compartment for umbrella
72
Clothes hook
72
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
72
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
72WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
they could cause an accident!
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat, except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
WARNING (Continued)■ For safety reasons, lockable storage compartments should be closed
while driving - there is a risk of injury from the opened lid or through the
loose objects in the compartment.■
Make sure no objects protrude from the storage compartments - danger
of injury!
■
Do not exceed the permissible loads for the storage compartments and
pockets - risk of injury and risk of damage to the compartments and pock-
ets!
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like should only be stored in the ashtray -
danger of fire/burns!
■
The storage compartments, multimedia holder and waste container are
not a substitute for the ashtray and must not be used for such purposes –
risk of fire!
CAUTION
Do not place any large or sharp objects in the storage compartments and pock-
ets - there is a risk of damage to the compartments and pockets.
Ticket holder
Fig. 61
Ticket holder
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
The ticket holder » Fig. 61 is provided for the holding and displaying e.g. car
park tickets.
66Using the system

Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags›
Remove the waste container from the slot.
›
Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 69 .
›
Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the bag from the frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Place the bag with the frame in the direction of arrow
4
into the container
body, so that the two lugs engage audibly on the frame.
Note
We recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 70
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
›
To use the lighter, push it in as far as the stop and wait until the glowing
lighter clicks out again » Fig. 70.
›
Take out the glowing lighter instantly, use it and insert it back into the sock-
et.
WARNING■ The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off. When leav-
ing the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent,
such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a risk of burning, fire
or damage to the vehicle interior.■
Be careful when using the cigarette lighter - can cause burns.
NoteThe cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket.
Ashtray
Fig. 71
Remove front/rear ashtray and open
Read and observe
and on page 66 first.
The ashtray can be used for disposing of ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like.
›
Remove the ashtray in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig. 71 .
›
To open turn the ashtray cover in the direction of the arrow
B
.
Closing takes place in reverse order.
WARNINGNever place hot or flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!69Useful features

Storage compartment for umbrellaFig. 77
Storage compartment for um-
brella
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
The storage compartment under the front passenger seat » Fig. 77 is used for
storing an umbrella.
CAUTION
Never store a wet umbrella in the storage compartment - there is a risk of
damage to the umbrella.
Note
We recommend that you use the umbrella from the ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
Clothes hook
Fig. 78
Clothes hooks
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and on the handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors » Fig. 78.
The maximum permissible load of each of the hooks is 2 kg.
WARNING■ Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items
of clothing hung up - danger of injury.■
Do not use hangers to hang up the clothes - there is a risk of restricting
the effectiveness of head airbags and a danger of injury from the hanger.
■
Make sure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impede your
vision.
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
Fig. 79
Map pockets
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
The storage pockets » Fig. 79 are intended for the storage of maps, maga-
zines, etc.
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
Fig. 80
Storage pocket
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
The storage pockets are located on the inside of the front seats » Fig. 80 and
are used to store small and light objects (e.g. mobile phones). 
72Using the system

WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 95
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 95. When the function is activated, a warning
light illuminates in the button.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Set the blower speed (Level 0: Fan off, level 4: high-speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 82
 Air flow to the windows
 Air flow to the upper body
ABC
Air flow in the footwell
 Air flow to the windows and the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 81
Switch the cooling system on/off
Information on the cooling system
After pressing the button 
» Fig. 95 the warning light on the button lights
up, even if not all the conditions for the cooling system have been met. The
cooling system starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been
met » page 79 .
Note
To ensure adequate thermal comfort, during operation of the manual air condi-
tioning there could be an increase in the engine idle speed in some circum-
stances.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 96
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 96.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature / 
Increase the temperature
Selected temperature
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
Automatic operation of the air conditioning system is switched on
Intensive air flow to the windscreen switched on
Direction of air flow 
12345680Using the system

Recirculated air mode activated
Cooling system activated
Set blower speed
Set the blower speed (the set blower speed is indicated by the corre-
sponding number of segments in the display)
▶ Turn to the left: Decrease speed / switch off Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Interior temperature sensor Switching on/off the intensive windscreen air flow - when this function
is switched on, the warning light illuminates in the button
Switching automatic mode on » page 81
Switching the airflow to the windows on and off
Switching the airflow to the upper body on and off
Switching the airflow to the footwell on and off
Switch recirculation on/off » page 81
Switch the cooling system on/off
When this function is switched on, the corresponding icon appears in the dis-
play.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains
active, whereby the lowest temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Setting temperature
In the range between 16 ° C and 29 ° C, an automatic temperature control
takes place.
At a temperature setting below 16 ° C,  lights up in the display, the Climatron-
ic functions with maximum cooling performance .
At a temperature setting above 29 ° C,  lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum heating output.
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Press the  button and
 simultaneously and hold for about 2 s, the dis-
play shows the desired unit (position 3
» Fig. 96 ).
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor 11 » Fig. 96 - the function of the
Climatronic could be affected.7891011NoteIn order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en-
gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances.
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
›
To switch on press the
 button. The display shows
 (pos.
4

» Fig. 96
on page 80 ).
›
To turn off , press any button for the air distribution or change the blower
speed. The temperature regulation is continued.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the In-terior of the vehicle. In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of
the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
›
To switch on/off , press the
 button.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
If the air distribution control is set to position  when the recirculation modes
is switched on, the recirculated-air mode is switched off. By pressing the 
button, the air recirculation also in this position can be switched on again.
Climatronic
With the recirculated-air mode switched on the symbol  appears in the dis-
play.
The symbol  disappears from the display after turning off the air recircula-
tion.
If the humidity increases in the vehicle, an automatic shutdown of the recircu-
lation can occur. 
81Heating and ventilation

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
83
Switch on/off ignition
84
Starting / stopping the engine
84
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
85
Depending on equipment fitted, it is possible to switch the ignition on/off and
start/stop the engine with the key in the ignition or using the starter button .
WARNING■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
While driving with the engine stopped the ignition must always be
switched on. Otherwise, the steering may lock - danger of an accident!
■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 88, Parking . Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft etc!
■
Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in an enclosed place - there is the
danger of poisoning and death!
CAUTION
■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic
converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid.
■
On vehicles with the starter button, pay attention to where the key is loca-
ted. The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally
left on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!
NoteDo not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. This helps the engine to reach
its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
Read and observe
and on page 83 first.
The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes the
theft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
Immobiliser
The immobiliser allows the engine to start provided an original vehicle key only
is used.
Malfunction of the immobiliser
If a component in the immobiliser key fails, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A corresponding message appears in the display of the instrument clus-
ter to explain the immobiliser is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock - lock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until the steering lock engages.
›
On vehicles with a starter button, switch off the ignition and open the driv-
er's door. If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off after-
wards, the steering is only locked automatically after the vehicle has been
locked.
Steering lock - unlock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, insert the key into the ignition and turn on the
ignition. If this is not possible, then move the steering wheel slightly back
and forth, as a result of which the steering lock should unlock.
›
On vehicles with starter button, get into the vehicle and close the driver's
door. Under certain circumstances, the steering lock can be unlocked only
when the ignition is switched on or the engine is started.
WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - risk of accident!83Starting-off and Driving