2016 SKODA RAPID lock

Snow chains
The snow chains improve handling in wintry road conditions.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains » page 141.
Snow chains must only be fitted on the front wheels and are applicable only to
the following wheel / tyre combinations.Rim sizeImpression depth DTyre size5J x 1435 mm175/70 R14
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.
Rim sizeImpression depth DTyre size6J x 1538 mm185/60 R15
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
WARNINGDo not use chains on snow and ice-free routes - the handling would be im-
paired and there is a risk of damage to the tyres.137Wheels

Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
138
Location of reflective vest
138
fire extinguisher
138
Vehicle tool kit
139
Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 154
Placing of the first-aid kit and
the warning triangle
The following information is for the first aid kit and warning triangle from the
ŠKODA Original accessories valid.
Placing the first-aid kit
The first-aid kit can be attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the lug- gage compartment » Fig. 154.
Placing of the warning triangle
The warning triangle can be inserted into the recess under the loading edge
and secured with the fastener tape » Fig. 154.
›
To release , press the clasp on the tape in the direction of arrow
1
, fold open
the belt
A
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 154 .
›
To secure , fold up the belt
A
against the arrow direction
2
until it locks in-
to place.
WARNINGProperly secure the first aid kit and the warning triangle - there is a risk of
injury in the event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.
Location of reflective vest
Fig. 155
Storage compartment for the re-
flective vest
The reflective vest can be stored in a bracket under the driver's seat » Fig. 155.
fire extinguisher
Fig. 156
Release the fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is attached by two straps in a holder underneath the driv-
er's seat.
›
To remove the fire extinguisher, release the safety catches on the two belts
in the direction of arrow » Fig. 156 and remove the fire extinguisher.
›
To secure , place the fire extinguisher back in the mount and secure with the
belts.
The Owner´s Manual is located next to the fire extinguisher.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. After this date, the correct function of the device is not guaranteed. 
138Do-it-yourself

Full wheel trim
Remove trim›
Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims on the edge of the full
wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Install trim
›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks
correctly in place.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is indicated by means of a symbol on
the back of the wheel trim supplied ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories. If using the anti-theft wheel bolt, it should be fitted at this point
»
.
WARNINGIf wheel trims are fitted, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order
to cool the brake system - otherwise risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ If the wheel trim is positioned outside the position marked for the anti-theft
wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel cover.■
Only use manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – there is a risk
of damaging the trim.
Note
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 159
Remove the cap
› To
remove the cap , insert the extraction pliers as far as they will go on the
cap and pull them out in the direction of arrow » Fig. 159.›
To install , insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 160
Anti-theft wheel bolt and attach-
ment
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. This can only be » Fig. 160 loosened / tightened with attachment
B
.
›
Insert the attachment
B
» Fig. 160 as far as it will go on the anti-theft wheel
bolt
A
.
›
Insert the key as far as it will go onto attachment
B
and loosen / tighten the
wheel bolt.
›
Remove the attachment.
The attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the ve-
hicle in case of a possible wheel change.
For wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories, the
anti-theft wheel bolt should be installed in the position marked on the back of
the wheel trim » page 141.
Note
The attachment and the anti-theft wheel bolts are provided with a code num-
ber. A replacement attachment can be ordered from ŠKODA Genuine Accesso-
ries using this.141Emergency equipment and self-help

›Attach clamp 3 to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.›For vehicles
with the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp 4 to the earth point
of the engine A
» Fig. 165 .
›
For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to a solid
metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.
Installation location of the positive terminal and the earth point in vehicles
with the vehicle battery in the luggage compartment
The positive terminal
B
is located under a cover in the engine compartment
» Fig. 166 .
›
Press together the lock buttons of the cover simultaneously in the direction
of arrow
1
and remove the cover in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Clamp the positive terminal of the jumper cable to the position
B
» Fig. 166 .
›
Clamp the negative terminal of the jumper cable to the earthing point of the
engine
A
or on a metal part firmly connected to the engine block or directly
on the engine block.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
WARNING■
Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery - risk of explosion.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – there is a risk of short circuit.
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– there is a risk of short circuit.
■
Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 167
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 167 -

»
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
» page 147 , towing eyes at the rear » page 147 or to the towing device of
the trailer device » page 108 .
Conditions for towing. Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
if it is not possible to tow the vehicle in the way described or if the towing
distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle
›
On vehicles with manual transmission , engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering. 
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›If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 167-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.■
The tow rope should not be twisted - there is a risk of accidents.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 145, Jump-starting .■
For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Front towing eye
Fig. 168
Remove cap / install towing eye
Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 168 .
›
To fit, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite edge
of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye›To install , screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow3
» Fig. 168 until it clicks into place » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
›
To remove , unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.
Towing eye rear
Fig. 169
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye. » Fig. 169. After using
the towing eye, the protective cap can be used again.
Vehicles with a trailer device
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable tow-bar may be used » page 108, Hitch .
147Emergency equipment and self-help

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

Locking the door without locking cylindersFig. 172
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
›
Open the corresponding back door remove the trim
A
» Fig. 172 .
›
Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (spring-loa-
ded position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
After closing, the door is locked.
Unlock the boot lid
Fig. 173
Unlocking the door
The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside the vehicle.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the recess in the trim » Fig. 173 as far
as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Selector lever-emergency unlockingFig. 174
Remove / release the selector lever
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
With one hand on the edge of the cover, push in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 174 .
›
At the same time lift the cover on the selector lever gaiter with the other
hand in direction of arrow
2
.
›
Press on the yellow plastic part in the direction of arrow
3
, simultaneously
press the lock button in the selector lever handle and put the lever in posi-
tion N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.
CAUTION
Make sure when lifting not to damage cover parts by the screwdriver in the
shift lever environment.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
150
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
150WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons.149Emergency equipment and self-help

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.
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