2017 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK battery

Remote - change batteryFig. 176
Remove cover/take out battery
›
Pop out the key bit.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 176 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2
and install a new
battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery » page 49.
CAUTION
■
The replacement battery must correspond to the original specification.■Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
■We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.■If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
150
Locking the door without locking cylinders
151Unlock the boot lid151Selector lever-emergency unlocking151
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 177
Handle on the driver's door: open
lock cover
The driver's door can be emergency unlocked / emergency locked using the
key via the lock cylinder.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Insert the key into the recess on the lower side of the cover and fold up
» Fig. 177 in the direction of arrow.
›
Release the door handle.
›
Insert the vehicle key bit into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Replace the cover.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.150Do-it-yourself

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

Index
A
ABS Operation
97
Warning light32
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
120
Accessories118
Adjusting Steering wheel
11
Adjusting the seats10
Adjustment Beam range
54
Advance warning / emergency braking37
Advice on tyre/wheel usage136
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
84
Airbag15
Adjustments and impairments to the airbag system
119
Deactivation18
Deployment16
Warning light32
Airbag system15
Air conditioning82
Air distribution control84
Climatronic83
Manual air conditioning82
Air distribution control84
Air outlet vents84
Alarm49
Trailer117
All-year tyres139
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)97
Anti-theft alarm system49
Trailer117
Anti-theft wheel bolts143
Armrest Front64
Rear65
Ashtray70
Assembling the tow bar, Step 1
113
tow bar, Step 2113
Assist systems96
Auto Check Control38
Automatic drive Selector lever
92
Automatic driving light control55
Automatic gearbox92
Kickdown94
Malfunction34
Selector lever-emergency unlocking151
Selector lever lock93
Starting-off and driving94
Tiptronic93
Warning light34
Automatic shutdown of consumers133
Automatic transmission Selector lever lock
93
AUX68
Avoiding damage to your vehicle95
B
Ball bar Standby position
112
Ball head Check fitting
114
Ready position112
Battery Change in key
150
Belts12
Belt tensioners14
Bluetooth See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Bonnet Closing129
Opening129
Boot Cargo element
79
Class N1 vehicles79
Hooks77
See boot lid51
Storage compartments78
Boot cover Parking position
78
Boot lid Automatic locking
51
Open/Close51
Brake Assist (HBA)98
Brake booster89
Brake fluid133
Check133
specification133
Brake pads New
89
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Warning light
34
Brakes Brake booster
89
Brake fluid133
Braking and stabilisation systems96
Handbrake90
Information on braking89
Warning lights30
Brake system96
Braking Running in
94
Breakdown kit145
Breakdown service see Help in an emergency
8
Buttons in the door Electric window
52
169Index

C
Camera See reversing camera
101
CAR See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car battery Check condition
134
Cover134
Disconnecting and reconnecting135
Replacing135
Warning light34
Winter operation134
CAR button See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car care Exterior
123
Interior125
Outside124
Car computer see multifunction display
39
Care and maintenance118
Cargo element79
Carrier81
Car washing122
Exterior123
Interior125
Washing122
Central locking45
Problems49
Central locking button47
Change battery
150
Changing Windscreen wiper blades
152
Changing a wheel141
Changing141
Changing gear Selector lever
92
Changing wheelsWheels141
Charging a vehicle battery135
Check Brake fluid
133
Engine oil131
Fit ball head properly114
Oil level131
Checking Battery status
134
Coolant132
Checks Statutory checks
118
Children and safety19
Child safety lock49
Child seat19
Classification21
Installation location21, 23
ISOFIX22, 23
on the front passenger seat20, 21
TOP TETHER24
Cigarette lighter70
Cleaning the vehicle Outside
124
Windows124
Climatronic82
air distribution control84
Automatic mode84
Operating elements83
Clothes hook73
Cockpit27
Lighting57
Comfort signalling55
COMING HOME56
Compartments67
Component protection119
Computer see multifunction display
39
Coolant131
Checking132
Refilling132
Temperature display29
Warning light35
CORNER See Fog lights with the CORNER function
56
Correct routing of seat belt
13
Correct seated position10
Correct seating position12
Cup holders69
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
54
Daytime running lights54
Dazzle60
De-icing the windscreen and rear window59
Deactivation Airbag
18
Delayed locking of the boot lid See boot lid
51
Departure angle166
Diesel127
Diesel fuel127
Diesel particle filter (DPF)36
Digital Clock38
Digital Service Plan121
Dipstick131
Display Cardinal points
37
Coolant temperature29
Fuel level29
Gear changes38
In the instrument cluster37
MAXI DOT41
Service intervals42
170Index

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

R
Radio See Owner´s Manual - Infotainment
6
Raise vehicle144
Rear fog light56
Warning light32
Rear seats64
Rear view camera Function keys
102
Operation102
Orientation lines102
Rear view mirror61
Rear window - heating59
Refilling Coolant
132
Engine oil131
Windscreen washer fluid130
Reflective vest140
Refuelling126
Fuel126
Remote Change battery
150
Synchronization process49
Remote control Unlocking/locking the vehicle
46
Removing the tow bar, Step 1
114
tow bar, Step 2114
Repairs and technical alterations118
Replacing Bulbs
156
Fuses153
Windscreen wiper blades152
Rev counter28
Reversing camera101
Rims136
Roof Load
81
Roof rack81
Running in Brake pads
89
Engine94
Tyres136
S
SafeLock
48
Safety10
Airbag15
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position10
Headrests65
ISOFIX22, 23
TOP TETHER24
SAFE, SAFELOCK See SafeLock
48
Saving electrical energy94
Saving fuel94
SD card See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Seat belt height adjustment
13
Warning light34
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners14
fastening and unfastening14
Inertia reels14
Warning light30
Seats Adjusting the front seats
63
front63
Front armrest64
Headrests65
Heating66
Rear64
Rear armrest65
Rear seat backrests64
Setting63
Seats and head restraint63
Selector lever92
Selector lever control92
Selector lever lock Warning light
34
Service118
Service interval display42
Warning light37
Service intervals120
Service Plan121
Set lower position of the variable loading floor
80
upper position of the variable loading floor80
Setting Headrests
65
Mirror62
Seat belt height13
Seats63
Setting the Clock
38
Shifting Tiptronic
93
SmartGate Connection via Wi-Fi
43
introductory information43
Password/PIN code change44
Setting44
Wi-Fi direct connection44
SmartLink See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Snow chains139
Sockets 12-volt socket in the interior
71
12-volt socket in the luggage compartment71
Sound See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Spare wheel138
Removing / stowing142
Speed control system103
174Index

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