2016 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK oil pressure

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual Protection of cavities
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected by
a layer of long-lasting protective wax applied in the factory.
If any small amount of wax flow

Protection of cavities
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected by
a layer of long-lasting protective wax applied in the factory.
If any small amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these
must be removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-
um cleaner.
Underbody
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating checked — preferably before the
beginning of winter and at the end of winter.
Product life of the films
Environmental influences (e.g. sunlight, humidity, air pollution, rockfall) affect
the life of the films. Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely normal;
this is not a fault.
Sunlight may also affect the strength of the film colour.
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box or similar), there is an
increased risk of film damage (e.g. of chipping from the secured load).
CAUTION
■ Vehicle paint
■ Repair damaged areas as soon as possible.
■ Matt-painted parts should not be treated with polishes or hard waxes.
■ Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratches.
■ Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.■
Plastic parts
■ Do not use paint polish.
■
Chromed and anodised parts
■ Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of surface scratches.
■
Films
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of film
damage. ■ Do not use dirty cloths or sponges for cleaning.
■ Do not use a scraper or other means to remove ice and snow.
■ Do not polish the films
■ Do not use a high pressure cleaner on the films.
■
Rubber seals
■ Do not treat the door seals and window guides deal with anything - the
protective varnish coating could be damaged.
■ Windows and door mirrors
■ Do not clean the insides of the windows/mirrors with sharp objects - risk of
damage to the filaments or the antenna. ■ Do not use a cloth which has been used to polish the body - this could dirty
the window and impair visibility.■
Head / taillights
■ Do not wipe head/taillights dry, do not use any sharp objects - risk of dam-
age to the protective coating and cracks forming on the headlight glass cov-
ers.
■
Reversing camera
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of
camera damage.
■ Do not remove snow / ice with warm / hot water.
■ To wash, never use a pressure washer or steam jet.
■ For cleaning, do not use abrasive cleaners.
■
Door lock cylinders
■ Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!
■
Wheels
■ Heavy soiling of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels - the re-
sult can be a vibration, which can cause premature wear of the steering.
Removing ice and snow from the windows
Fig. 148
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper
Read and observe and on page 122 first.
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors. This can be on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
›
Open the fuel filler flap and slide the scraper in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 148 . 
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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual Wheels
Wheels and tyres
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
136
Tyre pressure
137
Tyre wear and wheel change
137
Spare wheel
138
Spa

Wheels
Wheels and tyres
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
136
Tyre pressure
137
Tyre wear and wheel change
137
Spare wheel
138
Spare wheel
138
Tyre marking
138
Advice on tyre/wheel usage
During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip; appropriate care
should therefore be taken when driving.
Tyres with the deeper profiles should always be fitted to the front wheels.
Rims and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. We rec-
ommend that you use rims and wheel bolts from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheels and tyres should always be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. The
tyres themselves should be stored vertically.
Tyre life
Tyres age and lose their original characteristics, even if they are not being
used. We recommend that you do not use tyres that are more than 6 years old.
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly on the in-
side ). For example, DOT ... 10 16... means, for example, that the tyre was manu-
factured in the 10. week of 2016.
Tyre damage
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges etc.) on a regular basis.
Remove any foreign objects in the tyre’s profile immediately (e.g. small stones).
Foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed and help should be sought from a specialist garage.
Fitting new tyres
Only fit approved radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and
the same tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tyres the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
Unidirectional tyres
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The specified running direction must be strictly adhered to, otherwise the fol-
lowing tyre characteristics may be degraded. ▶ Driving stability.
▶ Traction.
▶ Tyre noise and tyre wear.WARNING■Never use tyres if you do not know anything about their condition and
age - risk of accidents.■
Never drive with damaged tyres – there is the risk of an accident occur-
ring.
CAUTION
■ The tyres must be protected from contact with substances (e.g. oil, grease
and fuel) which could damage them. If the tyres come into contact with these
substances, then we recommend you have this checked out in a specialist
workshop.■
Do not use rims with ground or polished surfaces in winter conditions - there
is a risk of rim damage (e.g through salt spreading).
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use tyres, snow chains and full wheel trims from
ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual ›Jack up the vehicle
» page 144 until the wheel that needs changing is clear of
the ground.›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).
›
Remove the wheel c

›Jack up the vehicle
» page 144 until the wheel that needs changing is clear of
the ground.›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).
›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
›
Lower the vehicle.
›
Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“pull- ing crossways”) » page 144.
›
Replace the wheel trim » page 143 and caps » page 143 .
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect » page 136 .
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If screws are corroded and diffi-
cult to move, these must be replaced.
WARNING■ Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn), provided the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come loose and fall
off – risk of injury.■
Under no circumstances must the bolts be greased or oiled - cause an ac-
cident.
Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work must be carried out.
›
Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage
compartment and secure it with a nut.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
›
Check tyre pressure on the mounted wheel and adjust if necessary and, with
vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 109 .
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible.
The prescribed tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair op-
tions.
WARNINGTightening torque which is too high can damage the threads and this can
result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim. Where
tightening torque is too low, the wheels may become loose while driving -
risk of accident. Therefore drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed
until the tightening torque has been checked.
Removing/stowing the emergency or spare wheel
Fig. 164
Take out the wheel
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment and is fixed in place with a screw.
Take out the wheel
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the nut in the direction of arrow » Fig. 164 and take out the wheel.
Stow the wheel
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
On vehicles with the vehicle battery in the boot, lay down the wheel with the
outer face upward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
›
Screw the nut in the opposite direction to the arrow until it stops » Fig. 164.
›
Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the
tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual Fuse arrangement in the engine compartmentFig. 189
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 153 first.
No.Power consumer1Radiator fan2Glow plug system3ABS or ESC4Additional electrical heating, heated win

Fuse arrangement in the engine compartmentFig. 189
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 153 first.
No.Power consumer1Radiator fan2Glow plug system3ABS or ESC4Additional electrical heating, heated windscreen5Additional electrical heating, heated windscreen6Automatic gearbox7Engine control system8Windscreen wipers9Battery data module10ABS or ESC11Not assigned12Injectors, valve for fuel metering, control valve for fuel pressure13Brake pedal switch14Fuel pump, radiator fan, cooling pump, pump intercooling15Engine control system, voltage stabiliser for taxi vehicles16Starter17Engine control system18Additional electric heater, valve for intake manifold, wastegate, oil
temperature, valve for activated charcoal filter, valve for oil pressure
controlNo.Power consumer19Lambda probe20Glow plug system, crankcase ventilation heater
Bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
157
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Halogen headlights)
157
Changing the bulb for main beam, separate daytime running lights, and
parking light
157
Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light
158
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
159
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
159
Removing/installing taillights
160
Replacing the bulbs in the taillight assembly
160
We recommend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other
expert help in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
▶ Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
In the case of failure of a Xenon gas discharge bulb or an LED diode, visit a
specialist garage.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work
in the engine compartment » page 128.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users. 
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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual Lock steering lock86
Low beam54
Low tyre pressure warning refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
109
Luggage compartment75
Cover77
Fastening elements76
Fixing nets76
Floor covering on both sides79
Ligh

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual Speed limiter104
Warning light34
Speed regulating system Warning light
34
Speed symbol138
Spoiler119
Stabilisation system96
Stability Control (ESC)97
START-STOP88
Jump-starting147
Manually deactivatin

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
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