2016 SKODA RAPID refuelling

wheelbase service interval clock reset coolant capacity tire size bolt pattern

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SKODA RAPID 2016 1.G Owners Manual Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFFWARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore,

Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFFWARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 lights up - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 134 .
▶ Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 139 or use the repair kit » page 143.
▶ Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 106.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes after starting the engine again, there is a system
error.
▶ It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a
specialist garage immediately.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.

▶
It is possible to continue driving with due caution. Seek assistance from a
specialist garage immediately.
Other incidents
The illumination of the warning light 
can have the following reasons.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster may be delayed or not
light up at all.
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 7 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 124.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
  Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
 flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate (does not apply when towing).
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
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SKODA RAPID 2016 1.G Owners Manual Long-term ( ) and “2” ( )
The memory gathers driving data from any number of individual journeys up to
a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving time or 9999 kilometres driven.
The indicato

Long-term ( ) and “2” ( )
The memory gathers driving data from any number of individual journeys up to
a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving time or 9999 kilometres driven.
The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is
exceeded.Since refuel
( 
) or “3” ( 
)
The driving data is stored in the memory since the last fuel refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
›
For the storage choice , repeatedly confirm the selected indication and select
the desired memory.
›
For deleting the memory for the selected information, hold down the button
confirming the specification.
The following Driving data is stored in different memory banks.
▶ Average fuel consumption.
▶ Distance driven.
▶ Average speed.
▶ Driving time.
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Menu item
Navigation41
Menu item
Audio41
Menu item
Telephone42
Menu item
Assist systems42
The MAXI DOT display is a user interface which, depending on the equipment
configuration, provides information about the Infotainment, the multifunction
display, the assistance systems etc.
The menus with details can be operated and displayed using the buttons on
the operating lever or the multifunction steering wheel » page 39.
Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment)
■Driving data
» page 39
■
Assist systems
» page 42
■
Navigation
» page 41
■
Audio
» page 41
■
Telephone
» page 42 ;
■
Vehicle
» page 38 , Auto Check Control
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed
to access the main menu.■
The display language can also be set in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual - In-
fotainment .
■
For vehicles without Infotainment, the display language can only be adjusted
by a specialist garage.
Menu item
Navigation
The following information is displayed in the
Navigation
menu item.
▶ Driving recommendations
▶ Compass
▶ Last destinations
Menu item
Audio
The following information is displayed in the
Audio
menu item.
Radio
▶ Currently playing station (name/frequency).
▶ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the sta-
tion button (e.g. FM3), if the station is stored in the memory list.
▶ List of available stations (if more than 5 stations can be received).
▶ TP traffic announcements.
Media
▶ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
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SKODA RAPID 2016 1.G Owners Manual ■Covers on electrically heated seats
■ Do not clean either with water or with other liquids - risk of damage to the
heating system.
■ Do not dry by switching on the heating.■
Seat belts
■ Af

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SKODA RAPID 2016 1.G Owners Manual Petrol and diesel refuellingFig. 144
Open fuel filler flap / unscrew tank cap / place the tank cap on
the fuel filler flap
Read and observe
and on page 123 first.
Perform the refuelling under the

Petrol and diesel refuellingFig. 144
Open fuel filler flap / unscrew tank cap / place the tank cap on
the fuel filler flap
Read and observe
and on page 123 first.
Perform the refuelling under the following conditions. The vehicle is unlocked.
The ignition is switched off.
›
Press the fuel filler flap in direction of arrow
1
and fold in the direction of
arrow
2
» Fig. 144 .
›
Unscrew the tank cap in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the tank cap and place on top of the fuel filler flap in direction of ar-
row
4
.
›
Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel filler tube as far as it will go.
The fuel tank is full as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first time.
Do not continue refuelling.
›
Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel filler neck and put it back in the
pump.
›
Place the filler cap onto the fuel filler neck and turn it in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow until it securely engages
3
.
›
Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.
Unleaded petrol
Read and observe
and on page 123 first.
The correct fuel for your vehicle is specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap
» Fig. 143 on page 123 .
The vehicle can only operate with unleaded petrol that meets standard EN
228 1)
and contains maximum 10% bioethanol (E10).
Prescribed fuel 95 / min. 92 and 93 RON / ROZ
We recommend using petrol 95 RON.
Optionally, the petrol 92 or. 93 RON can be used (slight power loss, a slightly
increased fuel consumption).
In an emergency , petrol 91 RON can be used (slight power loss, slightly in-
creased fuel consumption) »
.
Specified petrol is unleaded, min. 95 RON / RON
Use min. 95 RON petrol.
In an emergency , 91 . 92 or 93 RON petrol can be used (slight loss of power,
slightly increased fuel consumption) »
.
Prescribed petrol 98/(95) RON / RON
We recommend using petrol 98 RON.
Optionally, petrol 95 RON can be used (slight power loss, a slightly increased
fuel consumption).
In an emergency , 91 . 92 or 93 RON petrol can be used (slight loss of power,
slightly increased fuel consumption) »
.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of dam-
age to the engine and to the exhaust system.■
When petrol with a lower than the prescribed octane is used, only continue
driving at mid-range engine speeds and with minimal strain on the engine. Re-
fuel using petrol of the prescribed octane number as soon as possible. 
1)
In Germany also DIN 51626-1 or E10 for unleaded petrol with octane number 91 or 95 or DIN 51626-2 or E5
for unleaded petrol with octane number 95 and 98.
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SKODA RAPID 2016 1.G Owners Manual Distance warning104
Warning light37
Door Child safety lock
49
Emergency locking149
Emergency locking of the drivers door148
Opening/Closing48
Door alarm37
Drive Driving through water
92
DriveGreen91

Distance warning104
Warning light37
Door Child safety lock
49
Emergency locking149
Emergency locking of the driver's door148
Opening/Closing48
Door alarm37
Drive Driving through water
92
DriveGreen91
Driving Emissions
161
Fuel consumption161
Maximum speed165
through water92
E
Economical driving
91
EDL95
Electric power windows Operational faults
53
Electric windows51
Buttons in the driver´s door52
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)95
Electronic immobiliser83
Emergency Changing a wheel
139
Hazard warning light system57
Jump-starting145
Selector lever-unlocking149
Starting / stopping the engine with the push of a button
84
Starting the engine / stopping with the push of a button
85
Towing the vehicle146
Towing the vehicle using the trailer device147
Tyre repair143
Unlocking/locking the door148
Unlocking / locking the door149
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher138
First aid kit138
Jack139
Reflective vest138
Vehicle tool kit139
Warning triangle138
Emergency spare Removing / stowing
140
Emission control system32
Emissions161
Engine Information messages
35
Running in91
Engine compartment125
Brake fluid130
Coolant129
Engine oil128
Overview127
Vehicle battery131
Windscreen washer fluid127
Engine drag torque control (MSR)94
Engine number160
engine oil specification
128
Engine oil128
Check129
Oil changing128
Refilling129
Warning light35
EPC32
ESC Operation
94
Warning light31
Extended warranty5
F
Fastening elements
75
Fatigue detection105
Films120
Fire extinguisher138
First aid kit138
Flashing55
Floor covering in the luggage compartment78
Fog lights Warning light
34
Fog lights/rear fog light56
Fog lights with the CORNER function56
Footmats88
see footmats88
Force limiter Window
53
Front Assist102
Deactivation/activation105
Distance warning104
Malfunctions105
Operation103
Radar sensor103
Warning and automatic braking104
Warning light37
Front seats62
Fuel123
Diesel125
Fuel gauge29
refer to Fuel123
Refuelling124
Unleaded petrol124
Warning light33
Fuel consumption161
Fuel reserve33
Fuses151
in the dashboard151, 152
in the engine compartment153, 154
G
Gearbox Information messages
34
170Index

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SKODA RAPID 2016 1.G Owners Manual 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 vie

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