2016 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK gearbox

Table of Contents
materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty
for new cars4
On-board literature
6
Notes
7
Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
8
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
10
General information
10
Correct and safe seated position
10
Seat belts
12
Using seat belts
12
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
14
Airbag system
15
Description of the airbag system
15
Airbag deactivation
18
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and warning lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Warning lights
29
Information system
37
Driver information system
37
Operation of the information system
39Driving data (Multifunction display)39MAXI DOT display41
Service interval display
42
SmartGate
43
Unlocking and opening
45
Unlocking and locking
45
Anti-theft alarm system
49
Luggage compartment lid
50
Window operation
51
Lights and visibility
53
Lights
53
Interior lighting
57
Visibility
59
Windscreen wipers and washers
60
Rear view mirror
61
Seats and head restraints
63
Front seats
63
Rear seats
64
Headrests
65
Seat heaters
66
Useful features
67
Interior fittings
67
Tablet holder
74
Transport of cargo
75
Luggage compartment and transporting
objects
75
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
80
Transportation on the roof rack
81
Heating and ventilation
82
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
82Driving
Starting-off and Driving86
Starting and stopping the engine
86
START-STOPsystem
88
Brakes and parking
89
Manual gear changing and pedals
91
Automatic gearbox
92
Running in and economical driving
94
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
95
Assist systems
96
General information
96
Braking and stabilisation systems
96
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
99
Reversing camera
101
Speed control system
103
Speed limiter
104
Front Assist
105
Fatigue detection
108
Tyre pressure monitoring
109
Towing device and trailer
111
Hitch
111
Using the towing device
115
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
118
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
118
Service intervals
120
Cleaning and care
122
Inspecting and replenishing
126
Fuel
126
Engine compartment
128
Engine oil
130
Coolant
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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAGAutomatic gearboxAGMVehicle battery typeTCSTraction controlCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlETRim depthEUEuropean UnionHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistKESSYKeyless unlocking, starting and lockingkWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputLEDLighting element typeMCBMulti-collision brakeMGManual gearboxMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionMSREngine drag torque controlN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torquePINpersonal identification numberTDI CRDiesel engine with turbo charging and common rail injection
systemTSATrailer stabilisationAbbreviationDefinitionTSIPetrol engine with turbo charging and direct injectionVINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of powerWi-Fiwireless data network9Abbreviations

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
52
Door opening lever
48
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
62
Air outlet vents
84
Ticket holder
67
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
55
▶Speed regulating system
103
▶Speed regulator
104
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
15
Buttons for operating the information system
37
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
60
▶Information system
37
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Storage compartment
68
▶Infotainment » User Owner's Manual for Infotainment
Button for hazard warning light system
57
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
18
Interior rear-view mirror
62
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
18
Front passenger airbag
15
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment) » Owner's Manual - Infotainment
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
72
Electric window in the front passenger door
52
Storage compartments
68
Light switch
54
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
5412345678910111213141516171819202122Bonnet release lever129
Steering wheel locking lever
11
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
87
▶Starter button
87
Storage compartment
68
Handbrake lever
90
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
91
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
92
Cup holder
69
AUX / USB input
68
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Left seat heating
66
▶
 Traction control (TCS)
97
▶
 Parking aid
99
▶
 Central locking system
47
▶
 Rear window heater
59
▶
 START STOP
88
▶
 Windscreen heater
59
▶
 Right seat heating
66
Controls for heating / air conditioning
82
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 16.2324252627282930313227Cockpit

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

  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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 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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 Lamp failureRead and observe
on page 30 first.
 
illuminates – one of the lamps is faulty.
A message will appear in the display about the affected lamp.
 Diesel particle filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.

 illuminates – the filter is clogged with soot.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light  goes out.
4. or 5. Gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position D / S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1,800-2,500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light  extinguishes.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light  does not go out and
the warning light  begins to flash.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions.■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials, such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or the like.
CAUTION■ As long as the warning light  illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with increased sulphur content can significantly reduce the
service life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA Partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with increased sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 
illuminates – the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
▶ Top up the windscreen washer fluid » page 130.
  START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning lights 

indicates the state of the START STOP system
» page 88 , START-STOPsystem .
 Display of a low temperature
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the outside temperature is below +4 °C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures of around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road
surface! You should therefore not only rely on the outside temperature dis- play for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay. 
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 illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 105.
 Advance warning / emergency braking (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the system has recognized the risk of a collision or automati-
cally triggered an emergency braking manoeuvre » page 105.
 Service
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – information regarding a service appointment that is due
» page 42 , Service interval display .
Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display in the instrument cluster
37
Setting the clock
38
Gear recommendation
38
Auto Check Control
38
Display in the instrument cluster
Fig. 21
Display types: MAXI DOT / Segment Display
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis-
play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information » Fig. 21.
Time / symbols of the Infotainment voice control
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Compass display 1)
Driving data (multifunction display)
Warning lights
Information messages 
1231)
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system.
37Information system