2016 SKODA RAPID mirror

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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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
10
Driving safety
10
In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the
subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-
tions of this Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual should therefore always be
kept in the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Check the lights and turn signal lights are functioning correctly.
▶ Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-
screen washer fluid level.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure
that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children using a suitable child seat » page 19, Transporting children
safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-
rect seated position » page 10, Correct and safe seated position .
Driving safety
For safety in traffic, the following precautions must be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol, drugs or similar).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The correct seating position for the driver
11
Adjusting the steering wheel position
11
Correct seating position for the front passenger
12
Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats
12
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.
▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to one side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion. 
10Safety

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
52
Door opening lever
48
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
62
Air outlet nozzles
82
Ticket holder
66
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
55
▶Speed regulating system
100
▶Speed limiter
101
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
15
Buttons for operating the information system
37
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
60
▶Information system
37
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Storage compartment
67
▶Infotainment » Owner's Manual for Infotainment
Button for hazard warning light system
57
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
18
Interior rear-view mirror
61
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
18
Front passenger airbag
15
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment) » Owner's Manual - Infotainment
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
71
Electric window in the front passenger door
52
Storage compartments
67
Light switch
54
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
5412345678910111213141516171819202122Bonnet release lever126
Steering wheel locking lever
11
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
84
▶Starter button
84
Storage compartment
67
Handbrake lever
87
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
88
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
89
Cup holder
68
AUX / USB input
67
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Left seat heating
65
▶
 Traction control (TCS)
94
▶
 Parking aid
96
▶
 Central locking system
47
▶
 Rear window heater
59
▶
 START STOP
85
▶
 Windscreen heater
59
▶
 Right seat heating
65
Controls for heating / air conditioning
79
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 16.2324252627282930313227Cockpit

Turn signal/main beamFig. 41
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 41
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on main beam Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal switches off automatically, depending on the steering angle
after completing the turn.
Comfort signalling
When the operating lever is pressed lightly up or down, the indicator in ques-
tion flashes three times.
If, during the comfort signalling, the control stalk is pressed in the opposite di-
rection, the indicating will stop.
The comfort signalling can be activated/deactivated » Owner´s Manual - Info-
tainment .
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled. Automatic driving light controlFig. 42
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 53 first.
The light switch is in position
» Fig. 42
then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
If the light switch is in position , the lettering
 illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol  also illumi-
nates next to the light switch.
Automatic driving light control in the rain (referred to as function in the
following)
The low beam lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The function is activated.
The light switch is in the position .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
Setting, activation/deactivation
The following functions can be set or activated/deactivated in Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
▶ Sensitivity adjustment of the sensor for determining the lighting conditions
for automatic driving light control
▶ Automatic driving light control during rain
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is detected by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the inside mirror or in the control panel. Do not cover the sensor -
this can disrupt the function of the system.55Lights and visibility

Fog lights/rear fog lightFig. 43
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog light
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Switching on the fog lights / rear fog lights is possible if the following condi-
tions apply.
The light switch is in position ,
 or

» Fig. 43 .
›
To switch on the fog lights , turn the light switch to position
1
; the warning
light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
›
To
switch on the rear fog light , pull the light switch to position
2
, the indi-
cator light  will light up in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by
pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.
The fog lights/rear fog light are switched off in the reverse order.
Note
While driving with an accessory connected to the trailer socket (e.g. trailer,
bike carrier) only the equipment is illuminated by the fog light. The towing de-
vice must be installed at the factory or from the ŠKODA original accessories.Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The CORNER function automatically switches on the fog lights on the respec-tive side of the vehicle (e.g. when cornering), if the following conditions are ful-
filled.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position .
The two functions can be activated/deactivated and set in Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is detected by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the inside mirror or in the control panel. Do not cover the sensor -
this can disrupt the function of the system.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
1)
If the two switch-on variants are conflicting (e.g. if the front wheels are turned to the left and the right
turn signal light is switched on), the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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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

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