2016 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK ignition

›If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 173-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.■
The tow rope should not be twisted - there is a risk of accidents.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 147, Jump-starting .■
For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Front towing eye
Fig. 174
Remove cap / install towing eye
Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 174 .
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye›To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow3
» Fig. 174 until it clicks into place » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
To remove it, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.
Towing eye rear
Fig. 175
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye. » Fig. 175. Replace the
protective cap after using the towing eye.
Vehicles with a trailer device
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 111, Hitch .
149Emergency equipment and self-help

Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 181
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 182
Changing the windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 151 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Setting the service position
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Push the lever in the direction of arrow » Fig. 181 within 10 seconds and hold
for approximately 2 seconds.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 182 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade›Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow 3 until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 181 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 183
Changing the rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 151 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm » page 152 from the window in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 183.
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
Fig. 184
Blown fuse
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dashboard
153
Fuse arrangement in the dashboard
154
Fuses in the engine compartment
155
Fuse arrangement in the engine compartment
156
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble from the melted-through metal strip » Fig. 184.
WARNINGAlways read and observe the warning notes before completing any work in
the engine compartment » page 128, Engine compartment .
CAUTION
■
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.■If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance
from a specialist garage.■
“Do not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses - dan-
ger of fire and damage to another electrical system.
Note
■ We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.■There can be several power-consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses
may exist for a single power-consuming device.Fuses in the dashboardFig. 185
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 153 first.
The fuses are located on the bottom of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 185 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover.
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Insert the top edge of the cover into the dash panel first.
›
Push the lower edge of the cover in the region
A
.
153Fuses and light bulbs

Fuse arrangement in the dashboardFig. 186
Fuses: LHD / RHD
Read and observe
and on page 153 first.
No.Power consumer1Light - left2Central locking, windscreen and rear window washer system (only
with KESSY or heated windscreen)3Ignition4Light - right5Power windows - driver6Interior lighting7Horn8Towing hitch - left light
9
Operating lever beneath the steering wheel, engine control unit (on-
ly without KESSY), automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), auto-
matic gearbox (only without KESSY), ESC (only without KESSY), tow-
ing equipment (only without KESSY), power steering (only without
KESSY)10Power windows - rear left11Headlight cleaning system12Infotainment display13Voltage stabiliser for taxi vehicles14Operating lever under the steering wheel, light switch, ignition key
removal lock (automatic gearbox), headlight flasher, SmartGate, rain
sensor, rear view cameraNo.Power consumer15Air conditioning, automatic transmission, diagnostic connector, heat-
ed windscreen16Instrument cluster, emergency call17Anti-theft alarm, horn18Rear seat heating19Not assigned20Not assigned21Not assigned22Windscreen and rear window washer system (without KESSY or
without heated windscreen)23Heated front seats24Blower fan for air conditioning system, heating, air conditioning,
heating25Not assigned26Heated front seats27Rear window wiper28Not assigned29airbag30Electric windows, reverse light switches, air conditioning system,
Park Assist, exterior mirror settings, power feed for centre button
strip, power feed for side button strip, interior mirror31Fuel pump, radiator fan, cruise control, windscreen and rear window
washer, light switch32Diagnostic connector, headlight levelling, control lever under the
steering wheel, interior lighting, voltage stabiliser for taxi vehicles33Engine starting, clutch pedal switch34Heated windscreen washer jets35Not assigned36Not assigned37Radar38Not assigned39Electrical auxiliary heating system40Not assigned 154Do-it-yourself

No.Power consumer41Rear window heater42Power windows - front passenger43Trailer device - electrical outlet44Cigarette lighter, 12-volt socket in the interior, 12-volt socket in the
luggage compartment45Power windows - rear right46Front and rear window washer, operating lever under the steering
wheel47Trailer device - electrical outlet48Towing hitch - right light49Fuel pump50Infotainment51Heating of the external mirror52KESSY53Steering lock (KESSY)54ABS or ESC55Not assigned56Not assigned57Not assigned58Rear seat heating59Not assigned
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 187
Cover for the fuse box - variant 1
Fig. 188
Cover for the fuse box - variant 2
Read and observe
and on page 153 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press the cover in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 187 or » Fig. 188 and re-
move the cover in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder on the cover of the fuse box in the
dashboard.
›
Replace the defective fuse.
›
Replace the cover, push the lock buttons of the cover together and lock.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
CAUTION
The cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be used
correctly, otherwise water may penetrate into the fuse box – there is a danger
of damage to the vehicle!155Fuses and light bulbs

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. 
156Do-it-yourself

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

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