2016 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK jump start

Brake fluid133Vehicle battery133
Wheels
136
Wheels and tyres
136
Operating in winter conditions
139
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
140
Emergency equipment
140
Changing a wheel
141
Breakdown kit
145
Jump-starting
147
Towing the vehicle
148
Remote - change battery
150
Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
150
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
151
Fuses and light bulbs
153
Fuses
153
Bulbs
156
Technical data
Technical data
162
Basic vehicle data
162
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
167
Index
3Table of Contents

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
86
Switch on/off ignition
87
Starting / stopping the engine
87
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
88
Depending on equipment fitted, it is possible to switch the ignition on/off and
start/stop the engine with the key in the ignition or using the starter button .
WARNING■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
While driving with the engine stopped the ignition must always be
switched on. Otherwise, the steering may lock - danger of an accident!
■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 91, Parking . Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft etc!
■
Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the dan-
ger of poisoning and death!
CAUTION
■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic
converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid.
■
On vehicles with the starter button, pay attention to where the key is loca-
ted. The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally
left on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!
NoteDo not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
Read and observe
and on page 86 first.
The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes the
theft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
Immobiliser
The immobiliser allows the engine to start provided an original vehicle key only
is used.
Malfunction of the immobiliser
If the immobiliser components in the key fail, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A corresponding message appears in the display of the instrument clus-
ter to explain that the immobiliser is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock - lock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until the steering lock engages.
›
On vehicles with a starter button, switch off the ignition and open the driv-
er's door. If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off after-
wards, the steering is only locked automatically after the vehicle has been
locked.
Steering lock - unlock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, insert the key into the ignition and turn on the
ignition. If this is not possible, then move the steering wheel slightly back
and forth, as a result of which the steering lock should unlock.
›
On vehicles with starter button, get into the car and close the driver's door.
Under certain circumstances, the steering lock can be unlocked only when
the ignition is switched on or the engine is started.
WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - risk of accident!86Driving

If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more›Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value » page 137.›
Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNINGA tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
Jump-starting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
147WARNING■ The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 128.■
When handling the vehicle battery, the following warnings must be ob-
served » page 133 .
■
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the bat-
tery of another vehicle – risk of explosion and injury!
■
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low
– risk of explosion and caustic burns.
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicleFig. 171
Start help: 
- Discharged battery, 
- power-supplying battery /
ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system
Fig. 172
Earth point and positive terminal on vehicles with the vehicle
battery in the luggage compartment
Read and observe
on page 147 first.
If, because of a discharged battery, it is not possible to start the engine, the
battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. To do this, jump-
start cables are required which have a sufficiently large cross-section and in-
sulated terminal clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the
power-supplying battery must not be significantly lower than the capacity of
the discharged battery.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the power-supplying battery. 
147Emergency equipment and self-help

›Attach clamp 3 to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.›For vehicles
with the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp 4 to the earth point
of the engine A
» Fig. 171 .
›
For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to a solid
metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.
Installation location of the positive terminal and the earth point in vehicles
with the vehicle battery in the luggage compartment
The positive terminal
B
is located under a cover in the engine compartment
» Fig. 172 .
›
Unlock the lock buttons of the cover in the direction of arrow
1
and remove
the cover in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Clamp the positive terminal of the jumper cable to the position
B
» Fig. 172 .
›
Clamp the negative terminal of the jumper cable to the earth point of the en-
gine
A
or on a metal part firmly connected to the engine block or directly on
the engine block.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
WARNING■
Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery - risk of explosion.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – there is a risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– there is a risk of short circuit!
■
Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 173
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 173 -
 »
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
» page 149 , towing eyes at the rear » page 149 or to the towing device of
the trailer device » page 111 .
Conditions for towing. Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
if it is not possible to tow the vehicle in the way described or if the towing
distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle
›
On vehicles with manual transmission , engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering. 
148Do-it-yourself

›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

DisposalAcceptance and recycling of used vehicles120
Distance warning107
Warning light36
Door Child safety lock
49
Emergency locking151
Emergency locking of the driver's door150
Opening/Closing48
Door alarm37
Drive Driving through water
95
DriveGreen94
Driving Emissions
163
Fuel consumption163
Maximum speed167
through water95
E
Economical driving
94
EDL98
Electric power windows Operational faults
53
Electric window51
Buttons in the driver´s door52
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)98
Electronic immobiliser86
Emergency Hazard warning light system
57
Jump-starting147
Selector lever-unlocking151
Starting / stopping the engine with the push of a button
87
Starting the engine / stopping with the push of a button
88
Towing the vehicle148
Towing the vehicle using the trailer device149
Tyre repair145
Unlocking/locking the door150
Unlocking / locking the door151
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
140
First aid kit140
Jack141
Reflective vest140
Vehicle tool kit141
Warning triangle140
Emergency spare Removing / stowing
142
Emission control system32
Emissions163
Engine Information messages
35
Running in94
Engine compartment128
Brake fluid133
Coolant131
Engine oil130
Overview129
Vehicle battery133
Windscreen washer fluid130
Engine drag torque control (MSR)97
Engine number162
engine oil specification
130
Engine oil130
Check131
Oil changing130
Refilling131
Warning light35
EPC32
ESC Operation
97
Warning light31
Extended warranty5
F
Fastening elements
76
Fatigue detection108
Films123
Fire extinguisher140
First aid kit140
Flashing55
Floor covering in the luggage compartment79
Fog lights Warning light
34
Fog lights/rear fog light56
Fog lights with the CORNER function56
Footmats91
refer to footmats91
Force limiter Window
53
Front Assist105
Deactivation/activation108
Distance warning107
Malfunctions108
Operation106
Radar sensor106
Warning and automatic braking107
Warning light36, 37
Front seats63
Fuel126
Diesel127
Fuel gauge29
refer to Fuel126
Refuelling126
Unleaded petrol126
Warning light33
Fuel consumption163
Fuel reserve33
Fuses153
in the dashboard153, 154
in the engine compartment155, 156
G
Gearbox Information messages
34
171Index

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