2016 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK warning light

Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
Fig. 17
Instrument cluster - Version 1
Fig. 18
Instrument cluster - Version 2
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rev counter
28
Coolant temperature gauge
29
Fuel gauge
29Engine revolutions counter » page 28
▶ with warning lights » page 29
Display » page 37
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 29
Bar with warning lights » page 29
Operation key:
▶ Set the time » page 38
▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 37
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 42
Coolant temperature gauge » page 29
Fuel gauge » page 29
The brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending
on the ambient lighting throughout. If the visibility is poor and the lights are
not on, the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to
switch on the lights in due time.
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be activated/deactivated in the
» Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
Rev counter
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 17 on page 28 or » Fig. 18 on page 28 shows the ac-
tual engine speed per minute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached, or select mode D / S on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 38.
CAUTION
The rev counter pointer may only move into the red area for a short time - oth-
erwise risk of engine damage!123456728Using the system

Coolant temperature gaugeFig. 19
Coolant temperature gauge
Applies to cars with the instrument cluster - Version 1 » Fig. 17 on page 28 .
The display » Fig. 19 only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range - the pointer is in the range
A
, the engine has not yet reached its
operating temperature. Avoid high speeds and high engine loads.
Operating range - the pointer is in the range
B
.
High temperature range - the pointer is in the range
C
. The coolant tempera-
ture is too high. The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster
» page 35 .
Fuel gauge
Fig. 20
Fuel gauge: in the instrument cluster / the display of the instru-
ment cluster
The display » Fig. 20 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve level A or B, the warning light  illumi-
nates in the instrument cluster » page 33.WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! Irregular supply of fuel can
cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the ex-
haust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates a fraction less.■
The arrow 
next to the symbol 
within the fuel gauge displays the installa-
tion location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
30
 Braking system
30
 Front seat belt warning light
30

 Power steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)
31
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
31
 Traction control (TCS) deactivated
32
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
32
 Rear fog light
32
 Emission control system
32
 Preheating unit (diesel)
32
 Inspection of the engine electronics (petrol engine)
32
 Airbag system
32
 Tyre pressure
33
 Fuel reserve
33

29Instruments and warning lights

  Turn signal system33 Trailer turn signal lights34

Fog lights
34
 Speed regulating system / speed limiter
34
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
34
 Main beam
34

Automatic gearbox
34
 Rear seat belt warning light
34
 Generator
34
 Coolant
35
 Engine oil pressure
35
 Engine oil level
35
 Lamp failure
36
 Diesel particle filter (diesel)
36
 Windscreen washer fluid level
36

 START-STOP system
36
 Display of a low temperature
36
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
36
 Advance warning / emergency braking (Front Assist)
37
 Service
37
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go
out a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The warning lights are at the following locations in the instrument cluster
» Fig. 17 on page 28 or » Fig. 18 on page 28 .
▶ Engine revolutions counter
1
▶Display
2
▶Speedometer
3
▶Bar with warning lights
4
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light  (danger) or
 (warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights
4
» Fig. 17 on page 28 and » Fig. 18 on page 28 .
WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 57. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed
distance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 128, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – the hand brake has been applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
▶ Release the handbrake.
Braking system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low.
▶ Park the vehicle, 
stop driving! Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGA fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance -
risk of accident!
 Front seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of over 25 km/h, the warning light 
flashes and an audible warning
sounds at the same time. 
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If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 minutes, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
illuminates permanently.
  Power steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Fault in the power steering
 lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
 lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
▶ Switch off the ignition, start the engine again and travel a short distance.
▶ If the warning light  does not go out, stop the vehicle,

do not continue
to drive . Seek help from a specialist garage.
▶ If the warning light  does not go out, it is possible to continue driving ap-
propriately. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Steering lock defective (engine start push-button)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
 flashes
Steering column lock faulty. Stop!STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
▶ Park the vehicle, and 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components
(e.g. Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 flashes
Steering lock: Workshop!STEERING WORKSHOP
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Steering lock not unlocked (engine start push-button)
 flashes
Move the steering wheel!MOVE STEERING WHEEL
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
▶ If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is
required.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
System fault
 lights up – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons. ▶ Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again.
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.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
For more information on the ESC system » page 97, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 97, Traction control (TCS) .
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 Traction control (TCS) deactivatedRead and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – there is an ABS fault.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ If the warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 30 ,  Braking system ,  do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – the rear fog light is switched on.
 Emission control system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light 
does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Inspection of the engine electronics (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
System fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: AirbagAIRBAG ERROR
▶
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then
flashes for approximately 12 seconds. 
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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 137 .
▶ Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 141 or use the repair kit » page 145.
▶ Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 109.
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.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate 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.

▶
Continued driving is possible with appropriate 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 126.
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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 Trailer turn signal lightsRead and observe
on page 30 first.
 flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light 
is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
▶ Check the trailer bulbs.
 Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
 Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulating system
and/or the adaptive cruise control or by the speed limiter.
 flashes – the speed set with the speed limiter has been exceeded.
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – apply the brake.
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
 Automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. You can drive on.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
The gearbox is overheated, which continued driving is possible with appropri-
ately cautious style of driving.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Log book!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
▶  Do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
▶ If the warning light does not go out, 
do not continue driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Stop the vehicle safely!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP
▶ Park the vehicle, 
stop driving! . Seek help from a specialist garage.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox in emergency mode. No reverse gear.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Speed is limited.GEARBOX ERROR
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 Generator
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running. 
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▶As the battery discharges while driving, all non-essential electrical loads (e.g.
Infotainment) should be switched off.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If in addition to the light  the light  lights up while driving,  stop driving -
risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Coolant level too low
  Illumi-
nates
Engine coolant please check! Log book!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
▶ Check the coolant level » page 132, Checking and refilling .
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light  lights
up again, there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light  lights up
again, 
stop driving!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Coolant temperature too high
  Illumi-
nates
Engine overheat. Stop! Log book!ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
▶ Continue your journey only after the warning light  has disappeared.
 Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 30 first.

 flashes – the engine oil pressure is too low.
▶
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
▶ Even if the oil level is correct,  do not drive any further if the warning light
is flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil level
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Engine oil level too low
  Illumi-
nates
Oil level: add oil!ADD OIL
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If the engine oil is not replenished, the warning light will come on again
after driving about 100 km.
Engine oil level too high
  Illumi-
nates
Reduce oil level!OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor
  Illumi-
nates
Oil sensor: Workshop!OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
If, under the given conditions, it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 
stop driving - there is a risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek
assistance from a specialist garage.35Instruments and warning lights