2016 SKODA RAPID cruise control

Table of Contents
materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty
for new cars4
On-board literature
6
Notes
7
Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
8
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
10
General information
10
Correct and safe seated position
10
Seat belts
12
Using seat belts
12
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
14
Airbag system
15
Description of the airbag system
15
Airbag deactivation
18
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and warning lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
29
Information system
37
Driver information system
37
Operation of the information system
39Driving data (Multifunction display)39MAXI DOT display41
Service interval display
42
SmartGate
43
Unlocking and opening
45
Unlocking and locking
45
Anti-theft alarm system
49
Luggage compartment lid
50
Window operation
51
Lights and visibility
53
Lights
53
Interior lighting
57
Visibility
58
Windscreen wipers and washers
59
Rear view mirror
61
Seats and head restraints
62
Front seats
62
Rear seats
63
Headrests
64
Seat heaters
65
Useful features
66
Interior fittings
66
Tablet holder
73
Transport of cargo
74
Luggage compartment and transporting
objects
74
Transportation on the roof rack
78
Heating and ventilation
79
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
79
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
83
Starting and stopping the engine
83
START-STOPsystem
85Brakes and parking86Manual gear changing and pedals88
Automatic gearbox
89
Running in and economical driving
91
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
92
Assist systems
93
General information
93
Braking and stabilisation systems
93
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
96
Reversing camera
98
Cruise Control System
100
Speed limiter
101
Front Assist
102
Fatigue detection
105
Tyre pressure monitoring
106
Towing device and trailer
108
Hitch
108
Use the towing device
112
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
115
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
115
Service intervals
117
Cleaning and care
119
Inspecting and replenishing
123
Fuel
123
Engine compartment
125
Engine oil
128
Coolant
129
Brake fluid
130
Vehicle battery
131
Wheels
133
Wheels and tyres
133
Operating in winter conditions
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 Trailer turn signal lightsRead and observe
on page 30 first.
 flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light 
is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
▶ Check the trailer bulbs.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
 Speed regulating system / Speed limiter
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulating system
and/or the adaptive cruise control or by the speed limiter.
 flashes – the speed set with the speed limiter has been exceeded.
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – apply the brake.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
 Automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. You can drive on.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
The gearbox has over-heated, continued driving is possible with appropriate
caution.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
▶  Do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the warning light does not go out, 
do not continue driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Stop the vehicle safely!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP
▶ Park the vehicle, 
do not continue to drive! . Seek help from a specialist ga-
rage.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox in emergency mode. No reverse gear.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Speed is limited.GEARBOX ERROR
▶ It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a
specialist garage immediately.
 Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
34Using the system

CAUTIONThe objects shown in the display can be closer or even further away than they
appear. This is especially the case in the following situations.■
Protruding objects, such as the rear of a truck and the like.
■
When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression.
■
When driving from a slope or a depression onto a horizontal surface.
Cruise Control System
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
100
Operation description
101
The Cruise Control System (CCS) maintains a set speed without you having to
actuate the accelerator pedal. The state where the CCS maintains the speed is
referred to hereinafter as the control.
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 93, in section Introduction .■
After pressing the clutch pedal, no interrupted control occurs! For exam-
ple, if a different gear is engaged and the clutch pedal is released, control is
continued.
Operation
Fig. 117
MAXI DOT display: Examples of status displays the CCS
Fig. 118
Segment display: Examples of status displays the CCS
Read and observe
on page 100 first.
CCS status displays » Fig. 117 , » Fig. 118
Speed set, but control is inactive.
Control is active.
No speed set.
System fault - seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Basic requirements for starting the control The CCS is activated.
On vehicles with a manual transmission , the second gear or higher is en-
gaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the
D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The current speed is higher than 20 km/h.
This, however, is only possible to the extent permitted by the engine output
and braking power of the vehicle.
WARNINGIf the engine output or engine braking effect is insufficient to maintain the
set speed, the driver must assume control of the accelerator and brake
pedals!100Driving

Operation descriptionFig. 119
Cruise control system controls
Read and observe on page 100 first.
Overview of the CCS controls » Fig. 119AActivate CCS (control deactivated) Interrupt control (sprung position) Deactivate CCS (delete set speed)BTake control again a)
/ Increase speedCStart control / reduce speedDSwitching between CCS and speed limitera)
If no speed is set the current speed is adopted.
Once the controls are activated, the CCS maintains the vehicle at the set
speed; the warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster.
Controls are automatically interrupted if any of the following occur.
▶ The brake pedal is operated.
▶ When one of the brake assist systems (e.g. ESC) intervenes.
▶ Through an airbag deployment.
▶ By pressing the button
D
.
WARNING■ Always deactivate the cruise control system after use to prevent the sys-
tem being switched on unintentionally.■
Control may only be resumed if the set speed is not too high for the cur-
rent traffic conditions.
Note■ During control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-
leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set
speed.■
By pressing the button
D
during the regulation, this is cancelled and the
speed limiter is activated.
Speed limiter
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
101
Description of operation
102
The speed limiter limits the maximum driving speed to the set speed limit.
This limit can only be exceeded by depressing the accelerator pedal fully.
The condition in which the speed limiter monitors a potential set speed limit
excess is referred to as Regulation.
WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 93, in section Introduction .
Operation
Fig. 120
MAXI DOT display: Examples of speed limiter status displays 
101Assist systems

Fuse arrangement in the dashboardFig. 180
Fuses: LHD / RHD
Read and observe
and on page 151 first.
No.Power consumer1Light - left2Central locking, front and rear window washer system (only with
KESSY or heated windscreen)3Ignition4Light - right5Power windows - driver6Interior lighting7Horn8Towing hitch - left light
9
Operating lever beneath the steering wheel, engine control unit (on-
ly without KESSY), automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), auto-
matic gearbox (only without KESSY), ESC (only without KESSY), tow-
ing equipment (only without KESSY), power steering (only without
KESSY)10Power windows - rear left11Headlight cleaning system12Infotainment display13Multifunction unit for taxi vehicles14Operating lever under the steering wheel, light switch, ignition key
removal lock (automatic gearbox), headlight flasher, SmartGate, rain
sensor, rear view cameraNo.Power consumer15Air conditioning, automatic gearbox, diagnostic connector, heated windscreen16Instrument cluster, emergency call17Anti-theft alarm, horn18Rear seat heating19Not assigned20Not assigned21Not assigned22Front and rear window washer system (without KESSY or without
heated windscreen)23Heated front seats24Blower fan for air conditioning system, heating, air conditioning,
heating25Not assigned26Heated front seats27Rear window wiper28Not assigned29Airbag30Electric windows, reverse light switches, air conditioning system,
Park Assist, exterior mirror surface settings, power feed for centre
button strip, power feed for side button strip, interior mirror31Fuel pump, radiator fan, cruise control, front and rear window wash-
er, light switch32Diagnostic connector, beam range adjustment, control lever under
the steering wheel, interior lighting, voltage stabiliser for taxi vehi-
cles33Engine starting, clutch pedal switch34Heated windscreen washer jets35Not assigned36Not assigned37Radar38Not assigned39Electrical auxiliary heating system40Not assigned 152Do-it-yourself

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
169Index

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