2016 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK key battery

CAUTIONThe following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of dam-
age to the engine and to the exhaust system.■
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-
tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is used, do not start the engine or switch on the
ignition!
■
The biofuel RME must not be used!
CAUTION
Diesel fuel additives■The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the
conditions for a smooth running engine. Therefore, we recommend that you do
not add any fuel additives to the diesel - there is a risk of engine damage or
damage to the exhaust system.
Engine compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
129
Engine compartment overview
129
Windscreen washer fluid
130WARNINGNever cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a cov-
er) – risk of fire!WARNINGWhen working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must
be observed - otherwise risk of injury or fire. The engine compartment of
your car is a hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY
system, open the driver's door.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
WARNING (Continued)■ For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment■Keep everyone away from the engine compartment.■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
■
Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may still turn suddenly
about 10 minutes after switching off the ignition!
■
Do not smoke in the vicinity of the engine and avoid the use of open
flames or sparks.
■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cloths or tools) in the engine compartment.
This presents a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
containers.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
If it is necessary to work on the engine with the engine running, beware
of rotating engine parts and electrical plants - they can be fatal!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
CAUTION
Only refill using fluids with the proper specification - risk of damage to the ve-
hicle!
Note
■ Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.■
We recommend you have the operating fluids replaced by a specialist garage.
128General Maintenance

Remote - change batteryFig. 176
Remove cover/take out battery
›
Pop out the key bit.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 176 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
150
Locking the door without locking cylinders
151Unlock the boot lid151Selector lever-emergency unlocking151
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 177
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
» Fig. 177 in the direction of arrow.
›
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.150Do-it-yourself

Index
A
ABS Operation
97
Warning light32
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
120
Accessories118
Adjusting Steering wheel
11
Adjusting the seats10
Adjustment Beam range
54
Advance warning / emergency braking37
Advice on tyre/wheel usage136
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
84
Airbag15
Adjustments and impairments to the airbag system
119
Deactivation18
Deployment16
Warning light32
Airbag system15
Air conditioning82
Air distribution control84
Climatronic83
Manual air conditioning82
Air distribution control84
Air outlet vents84
Alarm49
Trailer117
All-year tyres139
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)97
Anti-theft alarm system49
Trailer117
Anti-theft wheel bolts143
Armrest Front64
Rear65
Ashtray70
Assembling the tow bar, Step 1
113
tow bar, Step 2113
Assist systems96
Auto Check Control38
Automatic drive Selector lever
92
Automatic driving light control55
Automatic gearbox92
Kickdown94
Malfunction34
Selector lever-emergency unlocking151
Selector lever lock93
Starting-off and driving94
Tiptronic93
Warning light34
Automatic shutdown of consumers133
Automatic transmission Selector lever lock
93
AUX68
Avoiding damage to your vehicle95
B
Ball bar Standby position
112
Ball head Check fitting
114
Ready position112
Battery Change in key
150
Belts12
Belt tensioners14
Bluetooth See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Bonnet Closing129
Opening129
Boot Cargo element
79
Class N1 vehicles79
Hooks77
See boot lid51
Storage compartments78
Boot cover Parking position
78
Boot lid Automatic locking
51
Open/Close51
Brake Assist (HBA)98
Brake booster89
Brake fluid133
Check133
specification133
Brake pads New
89
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Warning light
34
Brakes Brake booster
89
Brake fluid133
Braking and stabilisation systems96
Handbrake90
Information on braking89
Warning lights30
Brake system96
Braking Running in
94
Breakdown kit145
Breakdown service see Help in an emergency
8
Buttons in the door Electric window
52
169Index

Gear changeGear recommendation38
Information on the selected gear38
Gear changing Gear stick
91
Genuine parts119
Glasses compartment72
GPS See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
H
Handbrake
90
Warning light30
Hazard warning light system57
HBA98
Headrests65
Heating82
Air distribution control84
Mirrors62
Seats66
Windscreen and rear window59
Help in an emergency8
HHC98
Hill Start Assist (HHC)98
Hitch111
Hooks77
Horn27
I
Ignition lock
87
Images See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Immobiliser86
In an emergency Changing a wheel
141
Inertia reels14
Information about the towing process148
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
iPad holder74
ISOFIX22, 23
J
Jack
141
Jacking points Raise vehicle
144
Jump-starting147
K
KESSY Unlocking/locking
47
key Switch on/off ignition
87
Key Change battery
150
Lock46
Starting / stopping the engine87
Unlock46
L
Lamp failure Warning light
36
Lamps Warning light
36
LEAVING HOME56
Lever Cruise control
104
Front Assist108
Operation of the information system39
Speed regulating system105
Turn signal/main beam55
Windscreen wipers60, 61
Light Automatic driving light control
55
Beam range adjustment54
Cockpit57
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME56
Daytime running lights54
Driving abroad57
Flash55
Fog lights/rear fog light56
Fog lights with the CORNER function56
Hazard warning light system57
Headlight cleaning system61
Low beam54
Parking light54, 57
Replacing bulbs156
Switching on/off54
Turn signal/main beam55
Light bulbs Replacing
156
Lighting Interior lighting
57
Luggage compartment75
Lights53
Warning lights29
Load163
Lock Individual settings
48
Key46
Locking Central locking button
47
in case of emergency151
KESSY47
Remote control46
172Index

R
Radio See Owner´s Manual - Infotainment
6
Raise vehicle144
Rear fog light56
Warning light32
Rear seats64
Rear view camera Function keys
102
Operation102
Orientation lines102
Rear view mirror61
Rear window - heating59
Refilling Coolant
132
Engine oil131
Windscreen washer fluid130
Reflective vest140
Refuelling126
Fuel126
Remote Change battery
150
Synchronization process49
Remote control Unlocking/locking the vehicle
46
Removing the tow bar, Step 1
114
tow bar, Step 2114
Repairs and technical alterations118
Replacing Bulbs
156
Fuses153
Windscreen wiper blades152
Rev counter28
Reversing camera101
Rims136
Roof Load
81
Roof rack81
Running in Brake pads
89
Engine94
Tyres136
S
SafeLock
48
Safety10
Airbag15
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position10
Headrests65
ISOFIX22, 23
TOP TETHER24
SAFE, SAFELOCK See SafeLock
48
Saving electrical energy94
Saving fuel94
SD card See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Seat belt height adjustment
13
Warning light34
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners14
fastening and unfastening14
Inertia reels14
Warning light30
Seats Adjusting the front seats
63
front63
Front armrest64
Headrests65
Heating66
Rear64
Rear armrest65
Rear seat backrests64
Setting63
Seats and head restraint63
Selector lever92
Selector lever control92
Selector lever lock Warning light
34
Service118
Service interval display42
Warning light37
Service intervals120
Service Plan121
Set lower position of the variable loading floor
80
upper position of the variable loading floor80
Setting Headrests
65
Mirror62
Seat belt height13
Seats63
Setting the Clock
38
Shifting Tiptronic
93
SmartGate Connection via Wi-Fi
43
introductory information43
Password/PIN code change44
Setting44
Wi-Fi direct connection44
SmartLink See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Snow chains139
Sockets 12-volt socket in the interior
71
12-volt socket in the luggage compartment71
Sound See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Spare wheel138
Removing / stowing142
Speed control system103
174Index

Speed limiter104
Warning light34
Speed regulating system Warning light
34
Speed symbol138
Spoiler119
Stabilisation system96
Stability Control (ESC)97
START-STOP88
Jump-starting147
Manually deactivating/activating the system89
operation88
Warning light36
START-STOP system88
Start engine immobiliser
86
Starter button Lock / unlock the steering lock
86
Problems with the engine start88
Starting / stopping the engine87
Switch on/off ignition87
Starting engine Jump-starting
147
Starting the engine Jump-starting
147
Key87
Starter button87
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
31
Steering wheel Buttons
39
Correct posture11
setting11
Stopping See Parking
91
Stopping the engine Key
87
Starter button87
Storage67
Storage compartment Glasses compartment72
in the boot78
in the centre console68
in the front arm rest72
on the dashboard68
on the front passenger side72
Storage compartments67
Storage net bag79
Stowage compartments in the doors
68
Sun visors59, 60
Switch Car battery
135
Switch light on/off54
Switch off Alarm
50
Switch off ignition87
Key87
Switch off TCS Warning light
32
Switch on ignition87
Key87
T
Tablet holder
74
TCS Deactivate/activate
97
Function97
Warning light31, 32
Technical data162
Telephone See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Ticket holder67
Time38
Tiptronic93
Tools141
TOP TETHER24
Towing149
Towing a trailer117
Towing away148
Towing device115
Accessories115
Description111
Vertical load111
Towing eye149
Towing protection50
Towing the vehicle148
Traction control (TCS)31, 97
Trailer Connect and disconnect
115
Load116
Loading116
Towing a trailer117
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)98
Trailer towing111
Transport Luggage compartment
75
Roof rack81
Towing device and trailer111
Transporting children19
Triangle140
TSA98
Turn signal55
Turn signal system Warning light
33, 34
Tyre load capacity138
Tyre pressure137
Warning light33
Tyre pressure monitoring109
Warning light33
Tyre repair145
Tyres136
damage136
Explanation of the label138
new136
Tyre pressure137
Wear indicator137
175Index

Tyre size138
U
Umbrella For the umbrella
73
Unlock Individual settings
48
Key46
Unlocking Central locking button
47
In case of emergency150
KESSY47
Remote control46
Unlocking and locking45
Unlock steering lock86
USB68
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
120
Useful equipment Clothes hook
73
Cup holders69
Glasses compartment72
Multimedia holder71
Useful features 12-volt socket in the interior
71
12-volt socket in the luggage compartment71
Ashtray70
Cigarette lighter70
Pockets73
Reflective vest140
Storage compartment67
Ticket holder67
V
Variable loading floor
80
Vehicle battery Automatic shutdown of consumers
133
charging135
Safety instructions133
Vehicle care122
Vehicle cleaning122
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control
38
Vehicle data sticker162
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
162
Vehicle dimensions165
Vehicle height165
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)162
Vehicle length165
Vehicle tool kit141
Vehicle width165
Vest140
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
162
Visibility59
Visors59
Voice control See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
W
Warning lights
29
Warning of a low temperature36
Warning symbols see Warning lights
29
Warning triangle140
warning when speeding40
Warranty4
Waste container69
Weather conditions118
Weights162, 163
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
143
Caps143
Loosening and tightening144
Wheels136
Full trim143
Load Index138
Snow chains139
Speed symbol138
Tyre age136
Tyre damage136
Tyre pressure137
Tyre storage136
Unidirectional tyres136
Winter tyres139
Wi-Fi43
See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment6
Wi-Fi direct44
Window Operation
51
Windscreen - heating59
Windscreen washer fluid Refilling
130
Warning light36
Windscreen washer system60
Windscreen wipers and washers60
Activation60
Add fluid130
Automatic rear window wiper61
Operation61
Replacing the windscreen wiper blade152
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades152
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 152
Winter operation
139
All-year tyres139
Car battery134
Diesel fuel127
Snow chains139
Winter tyres139
Winter tyres139
Wipers and washer Warning light for windscreen washer fluid level 36
Wiping interval
60
176Index