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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual CAUTIONBefore leaving the vehicle, check that all doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source, whose se

CAUTIONBefore leaving the vehicle, check that all doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source, whose service life is 5 years.
Alarm trigger
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
The alarm is triggered when one of the following unauthorised actions is acti-
vated on the vehicle with an activated warning system. ▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶ Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
An alarm is triggered also when the driver's door is unlocked and opened by
the lock cylinder.
The alarm is switched off by pressing the 
button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 35
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 50 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the locked vehicle and then
triggers the alarm.
The anti-towing detects tilts in the locked vehicle and then triggers the alarm.
Both systems should be deactivated if there is a possibility that the alarm will
be triggered by movements (e.g. by people or animals) within the vehicle inte-
rior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.
Deactivation
›
Switch off the ignition and open the driver's door.
›
Press the  button on the centre column on the driver side
» Fig. 35; the

symbol illuminates in the button.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Disabling the two systems, switches off SafeLock.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening / closing the boot lid
51
Delayed locking of the boot lid
51WARNING■ Never drive with the boot lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – risk of accident!
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment
lid, it could crack – risk of injury!
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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual Operating the light functionFig. 40
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 53 first.
To switch on/off the lights, turn the
A
» Fig. 40 switch to

Operating the light functionFig. 40
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 53 first.
To switch on/off the lights, turn the
A
» Fig. 40 switch to one of the following
positions (equipment-dependent).
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 55
Switching on the parking lights or parking lights on both sides » page 57
Switch on low beam
To adjust the headlight range control , turn dial
B
» Fig. 40 in line with the
vehicle load » .
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions - other-
wise risk of accident.■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note■ If, with a low beam, the ignition is turned off, then the dipped beam will au-
tomatically switch off 1)
and the parking lights illuminate. The parking lights are
switched off when the ignition key is removed (for vehicles with the KESSY
system, after opening the driver's door).■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position  or
 .
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated.
Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
This function can be activated/deactivated in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
- Infotainment .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until you hear
a signal (about 3 s).
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until you hear
a signal (about 3 s).
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.1)
Does not apply to the position , as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 56 .
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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual Fog lights/rear fog lightFig. 43
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog lights
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Switching on the fog lights / rear fog lights is possible if the following co

Fog lights/rear fog lightFig. 43
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog lights
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 , pull the light switch in 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 -
the system function can be disrupted.■
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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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual The rear light - variant 1 is operated together with the automatic operation of
the light at the front 1)
.
▶ When the front lighting is switched on, the rear lighting also turns on auto-
matically

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual 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

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual Useful features
Interior fittings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ticket holder
67
stowage compartments in the doors
68
Storage compartment in the centre c

Useful features
Interior fittings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ticket holder
67
stowage compartments in the doors
68
Storage compartment in the centre console
68
USB and AUX input
68
Storage compartment on the dashboard
68
Cup holders
69
Waste container
69
Cigarette lighter
70
Ashtray
70
12-volt socket
71
Multimedia holder
71
Storage compartment in the front arm rest
72
Glasses compartment
72
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
72
Storage compartment for umbrella
73
Clothes hook
73
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
73
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
73WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
they could cause an accident!
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat, except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
WARNING (Continued)■ For safety reasons, lockable storage compartments should be closed
while driving - there is a risk of injury from the opened lid or through the
loose objects in the compartment.■
Make sure no objects protrude from the storage compartments - danger
of injury!
■
Do not exceed the permissible loads for the storage compartments and
pockets - risk of injury and risk of damage to the compartments and pock-
ets!
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like should only be stored in the ashtray -
danger of fire/burns!
■
The storage compartments, multimedia holder and waste container are
not a substitute for the ashtray and must not be used for such purposes –
risk of fire!
CAUTION
Do not place any large or sharp objects in the storage compartments and pock-
ets - there is a risk of damage to the compartments and pockets.
Ticket holder
Fig. 62
Ticket holder
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
The ticket holder » Fig. 62 is provided for the holding and displaying e.g. car
park tickets.
67Useful features

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual stowage compartments in the doorsFig. 63
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
and on page 67 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 63
Storage compartment
Bottle

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SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owners Manual 12-volt socketFig. 73
12-volt socket cover: in the front centre console / in the luggage
compartment
Read and observe
and on page 67 first.
›
To use , remove the cover of the socket » Fig. 73

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