2017 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK tow

Fig. 88
Fastening a vertical pocket
Read and observe and on page 76 first.
Fastening examples for nets » Fig. 87 and » Fig. 88
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
The maximum permissible load of each of the nets is 1.5 kg.
Multifunction pocket
Fig. 89
Securing the multifunction pock-
et
Read and observe and on page 76 first.
The pocket » Fig. 89 can be secured to the fastening elements
A
,
B
and
C
» Fig. 86 on page 76 .
The maximum permissible load for the pocket attached to the fastening ele-
ment is 3 kg.
Note
In vehicles with a variable loading floor, it is not possible to secure the pocket
to the fastening elements.ABCHooksFig. 90
Hooks
Read and observe and on page 76 first.
One hook for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., is provided
on each side of the luggage compartment » Fig. 90.
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 91
Remove the luggage compartment cover
Read and observe
and on page 76 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 91 are attached to the boot lid, then opening the
lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter referred to as the cover).
The cover may be removed from the vehicle or stowed behind the rear seat
backs in the so-called “park position” » Fig. 92 on page 78 .
The maximum permissible load of the cover is 1 kg. 
77Transport of cargo

Removing›On both sides of the boot lid unhook the straps A in direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 91.
›
Hold the raised cover and press on the two sides on the underside of the
cover in the area of the recess
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Installing
›
Position the fixtures
B
on the cover over the studs
C
» Fig. 91 .
›
On both sides, press on the top of the cover in the area of the studs
C
. The
fixture
B
must lock into place on the studs
C
on both sides of the luggage
compartment.
›
Hook in the straps
A
on both sides of the boot lid.
WARNINGDo not place any objects on the cover during the trip - risk of injury if brak-
ing suddenly or colliding!
CAUTION
■ Observe the following instructions to avoid canting and the subsequent
damage to the cover or the side trim. ■ The cover must be inserted properly and the load must not exceed the
height of the cover.
■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the raised position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the cover in the raise position
and the rear backrest.
“Parking position” of the boot cover
Fig. 92
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats
Read and observe and on page 76 first.
The boot cover can be stowed behind the rear seat backrests.
›
Slide the dismantled cover between bolt
A
and contact surface
B
of the
side panel » Fig. 92.
WARNINGWhen adjusting the “parking position”, the boot cover must not be located
between the bolt A and the rear seat backrest - risk of damaging the rear
seat backrest and the boot cover.
CAUTION
■ Before setting the “parking position” of the luggage compartment cover, the
variable loading floor must be put in the upper or lower position » page 80.■
If the luggage compartment cover is in the “parking position”, the “parking
position” of the variable loading floor cannot be set » page 81.
Storage compartment in the boot
Fig. 93
Remove the tray cover on the left / right
Read and observe
and on page 76 first.
The storage compartments are designed for storing small objects of up to
1.5 kg. in weight in total.
›
To remove , grasp the top part of the cover and remove in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 93 .
CAUTION
When handling the storage compartment cover, ensure that it and/or the lug-
gage compartment trim is not damaged.78Using the system

Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle op-
eration. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged
during the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and
unloaded.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment (Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Set in the upper / lower position
80
Removing/inserting
80
Folding up/down, “parking position”
81
Set in the upper / lower position
Fig. 97
Set the variable loading floor to the upper/lower position
The variable loading floor can be set to the upper or lower position as follows.
›
Lift the variable loading floor by the handle
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and partially move it in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 97 .
›To
set in the upper position , lift the variable loading floor in the front area
and position on the edge C.›
To set in the lower position , move the variable loading floor in the direction
of arrow
2
until it removes itself from the mounts
B
, and position the front
of the variable loading floor on the floor covering of the luggage compart-
ment.
›
Insert the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
3
until it stops (when
set in the lower position , the front region
D
must be raised) and position in
the direction of arrow
4
.
The area under the variable loading floor can be used to stow small objects.
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor in the upper posi-
tion is 75 kg. For the transport of heavy loads, adjust the variable loading floor
in the lower position.
Note
The variable loading floor cannot be set in the upper/lower position when the
luggage compartment cover is in the “parking position” » page 78.
Removing/inserting
Fig. 98
Remove variable loading floor
Removing
›
Lift the variable loading floor at handle
A
in the direction of arrow
1
until
its rear area is about 15 cm
B
below the edge of the cover » Fig. 98.
›
Remove the variable loading floor from the vehicle by moving it in the direc-
tion of arrow
2
.
Inserting
›
Grasp the variable loading floor at handle
A
» Fig. 98 .
›
Insert the variable loading floor, titled with the front area about 15 cm
B
be-
neath the edge of the cover, in the vehicle.
›
Then follow the same steps as when setting the upper position or the lower
position » page 80 . 
80Using the system

Selector lever lockFig. 111
Shift lock button
Read and observe and on page 92 first.
The selector lever is locked in modes P and N to prevent the forwards travel
mode from being selected accidentally and setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning light .
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
›
Press the brake pedal and the lock button at the same time in the direction
of
1
» Fig. 111 .
To move the selector lever from mode N to D / S only the brake pedal is press-
ed.
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N
(e.g. from R to D/S ). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck,
e.g. in a bank of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in posi-
tion N for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being de-
pressed.
If it is not possible to release the gear selector from mode P in the usual man-
ner, then this can be emergency unlocked » page 151.
Note
If you want to switch the selector lever from mode P to mode D/S or vice ver-
sa, move the selector lever quickly. This prevents modes R or N from being ac-
cidentally selected.Manual shifting (Tiptronic)Fig. 112
Selector lever
Read and observe and on page 92 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears on the selector lever. This mode can be selected both while stopping and while driving.
Switching to manual shifting using the selector lever
›
Push the gear selector from position D/S towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle. The current gear is maintained.
Gear changing
›
To change up , tap the selector lever forwards
+
» Fig. 112 .
›
To change down , tap the selector lever backwards
-
» Fig. 112.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the » Fig. 110 on page 92 display.
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 38.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear
is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
over-revving.
Note
It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual
shifting of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and
hence the wear of the brakes.93Starting-off and Driving

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)Read and observe
on page 97 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes a spinning wheel if required and transfers the drive power force to the
other drive wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different trac-
tion under each wheel of the driven axle.
The EDL switches off automatically in order to avoid excessive heat generation
on the brake of the wheel being braked. Once the brakes have cooled down,
there is an automatic re-activation of EDL.
Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe
on page 97 first.
The HBA increases the braking effect and helps to reduce the braking dis-
tance.
The HBA is activated by the very quick operation of the brake pedal. In order to
achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be ap-
plied firmly until the vehicle has come to a standstill.
The HBA function is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is re-
leased.
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Read and observe
on page 97 first.
When moving off on a gradient, HHC allows you to move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal without the vehicle rolling downhill.
The vehicle is braked by the system for about 2 seconds after releasing the
brake pedal.
The HHC is active on gradients upwards up 5% if the driver door is closed. HHC
is only ever active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off.
Multi collision brake (MCB)
Read and observe
on page 97 first.
MCB helps to decrease speed after a collision by means of automatic braking
interventions and to stabilise the vehicle. This reduces the risk of a subse-
quent crash due to uncontrolled vehicle movement.
The automatic brake interventions can take place only if the following condi-
tions are met.
There was a front, side and rear-end collision of a certain severity.
The impact speed was greater than approx. 10 km/h.
The brakes, the ESL and other required electrical systems remain function-
al after impact.
The accelerator pedal is not actuated.
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)
Read and observe
on page 97 first.
The TSA helps the combination stable in situations where the trailer sways
and then the whole trailer combination.
TSA brakes the individual wheels of the towing vehicle in order to damp the
rocking motion of the entire vehicle combination.
The following conditions are required for the correct TSA function. The trailer was shipped from the factory or purchased from the ŠKODA
genuine accessories.
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the
trailer socket.
The TCS is activated.
The speed is greater than 60 km/h.
Further information » page 111, Towing device and trailer .
98Driving

Approximate range of sensors (in cm)Area » Fig. 117Variant 1
(3 sensors)Variant 2
(7 sensors)A-120B-60C160160D6060
Audible signals
The interval between the acoustic signals becomes shorter as the clearance is
reduced. At a distance of approx. 30 cm, a continuous tone starts to sound -
danger area. From this moment do not continue to move towards the obsta-
cle!
The acoustic signals can be set in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual - Infotain-
ment .
Towing a trailer
When towing, or when another accessory is connected to the trailer socket on-
ly the areas
A
and
B
» Fig. 117 are active in the system.
Note
The signal tones for front obstacle recognition are factory-set to be higher
than for rear obstacle recognition.
Display in the Infotainment display
Fig. 118
Display
Read and observe and on page 99 first.
Function surfaces and warnings » Fig. 118ARoad display.  Depending on the Infotainment type: Switching off park assistant dis-
play.  Switching audible parking signals on/off.Change to rear-view camera display.There is an obstacle in the collision area (the distance to the obstacle
is less than 30 cm). 
Stop moving in the direction of the obstacle!There is an obstacle in the road (the distance to the obstacle is great-
er than 30 cm).An obstacle is located outside of the road (the distance to the obsta-
cle is greater than 30 cm).System failure (there is no indication of obstacles).
Road display
The road display
A
» Fig. 118 indicates the road on which the vehicle would
take the current steering wheel and shift / selector lever position.
The shift lever is in the neutral position and the gear selector is in mode N, the
road display is at the front.
Activation / deactivation
Fig. 119
System key (option 2)
Read and observe and on page 99 first.
Activation
The activation of the system is initiated when the reverse gear is engaged, or
vehicles with the variant 2, also by pressing the button

» Fig. 119 .
When activating, an alarm sounds and the symbol  illuminates in the button.
Deactivation
On vehicles with Version 1, the system can be deactivated by moving out of re-
verse gear. 
100Driving

Deactivation/activationFig. 132
Keys / dial: on the operating lever / the multifunction steering
wheel
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
The system is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.The system should only be disabled in exceptional cases »
.
On vehicles with the MAXI DOT display, the system can be activated/deactiva- ted in the main menu » page 42, Menu item
Assist systems
.
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with segment display
Button
» Fig. 132ActionFunctionAHold up / downShow Front Assist menu itemBPressDeactivate/activate system
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with multi-function steering wheel
Button / dial
» Fig. 132ActionFunction
CPressShow Front Assist menu itemDPressDeactivate/activate system
Disable / enable and setting in the Infotainment
In Infotainment, the entire system or the functions warning and distance
warning can be deactivated/activated » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
If the distance-warning function was deactivated before the ignition was
switched off, it remains deactivated after the ignition is switched on again.WARNINGIn the following situations, Front Assist should be switched off for safety
reasons.■
When the vehicle is being towed away.
■
When the vehicle is on a rolling test bench.
■
If an unfounded warning or a system action was taken.
■
When on a truck, or a car ferry service or similar.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
If, for some unknown reason, the system is not available, an appropriate mes-
sage appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor is dirty or covered, a message indicating that there is no sensor
view appears. Clean the sensor cover or remove the obstacle » Fig. 129 on
page 106 .
System unavailable
If the system is currently unavailable, a message concerning the unavailability
appears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the
system still is not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Fatigue detection
The fatigue detection system (hereinafter referred to as the system) recom-
mends the driver takes a break from driving when driver fatigue can be detec-
ted due to the driver's steering behaviour.
From the starting of the journey, the system evaluates the steering behaviour
at speeds 65-200 km/h. If, while driving, there have been changes in the steer-
ing behaviours that are evaluated by the system as indicating possible fatigue,
a break recommendation is issued.
Conditions under which a break from driving is detected by the system ▶ The vehicle is stopped and the ignition switched off.
▶ The vehicle is stopped, the seat belt removed and the driver's door opened.
▶ The vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes. 
108Driving

Towing device and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
111
Adjusting the ready position
112
Check the setting of the standby position
112
Assembling the tow bar – Step 1
113
Assembling the tow bar – Step 2
113
Check proper fitting
114
Removing the tow bar – Step 1
114
Removing the tow bar – Step 2
114
Vertical load with mounted accessories
115
The maximum trailer nose weight when towing a trailer is 50 kg. Other infor-
mation (e.g. on the nameplate of the trailer device) provide only about the test
values of the device information.
WARNING■ Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
recess before the start of every journey.■
When the ball rod is not used and properly secured in the receiving shaft,
this could be damaged or incomplete and must not be used - risk of acci-
dent.
■
Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing equipment clean at all times.
Such dirt prevents the ball head from being attached securely.
DescriptionFig. 135
Carrier for the towing device / tow bar
Read and observe
on page 111 first.
The ball rod is detachable and is located in the stowage compartment for the spare / emergency wheel.
Support for the towing device and tow bar » Fig. 135
Cap
Mounting recess
Protective cap
Locking ball
Centering
Hand wheel
Key
Lock cap
Red marking on the hand wheel
Tow bar
Green marking on the hand wheel
White marking on tow bar
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