2017 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK child lock

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
1312Table of Contents

WARNING■The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match the
body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to
provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 19, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this
will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of
injury!
WARNINGBy sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.
The correct seating position for the driver
Fig. 2
Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel posi-
tion
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,the following instructions must be observed.
Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm » Fig. 2 -
A
.
Adjust the headrest so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
level as the upper part of your head (not for seats with integrated headr-
ests) » Fig. 2 - B
.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 12, Using seat belts .
WARNING■
A distance of least 25 cm to the steering wheel should be maintained,
otherwise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - hazard!■
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-
er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position » Fig. 2. Never hold the
steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the
middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). Otherwise, you could
sustain serious injury to the arms, hands and head if the airbag is activated.
■
Ensure there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get be-
hind the pedals while driving. You would then no longer be able to operate
the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 3
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
Swing the safety lever under the steering wheel in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 3 .
›
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be
adjusted in direction of arrow
2
.
›
Pull the holder until it stops in arrow direction
3
. 

11Passive Safety

WARNING■Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when
the vehicle is stationary!■
The safety lever must always be locked so that the steering wheel cannot
accidentally change position – risk of accident!
Correct seating position for the front passenger
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-ing instructions must be observed.
Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-
senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so
that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
Adjust the headrest so that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
level as the upper part of your head » Fig. 2 on page 11 -
B
(not for seats
with integrated headrest).
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 12.
WARNING■
A distance of least 25 cm to the dashboard should be maintained, other-
wise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - hazard!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-
er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it be-
comes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an air-
bag is deployed, you could suffer fatal injuries by adopting an incorrect
seated position!
Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
For the safety of the passengers in the rear seats, and to reduce the risk of
injury in an accident, the following instructions must be observed.
Adjust the headrest such that the top edge of the headrest is at the same
level as the upper part of the head » Fig. 2 on page 11 -
B
.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 12, Using seat belts .
Seat belts
Using seat belts
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct routing of seat belt
13
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
14
Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an
accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival
in the event of a major accident.
The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy (energy of motion) to a considerable
extent. They also prevent uncontrolled movements which, in turn, may well re-
sult in severe injuries.
When transporting a child the following instructions must be observed
» page 19 , Transporting children safely .
WARNING■
Fasten seat belts before every ride! This also applies to other passengers
- there is a danger of injury!■
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seated
» page 10 , Correct and safe seated position .
■
The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear
otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
WARNINGInformation on dealing with the safety belts■The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-
ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.■
Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.
WARNINGInformation on the proper use of the safety belts■Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the
belt is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder – on no ac-
count across your neck. 12Safety

WARNING (Continued)■No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-
gether.■
The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.
■
Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-
et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of
the seat belts.
■
Do not use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shorten-
ing the belts for smaller persons).
■
The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably
when the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 64.
WARNINGInformation on the care and maintenance of the safety belts■The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 125.■
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-
tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
■
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If damage to
the parts of the seat belt system (e.g. the strap, the belt connectors, the
retractor, the lock or similar) are detected, the seat belt in question must
be replaced immediately by a specialist.
■
Seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident should be
replaced by a specialist garage. The anchorage points for the belts should
also be checked.
Correct routing of seat beltFig. 4
Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap belt/Rout-
ing of belt webbing for an expectant mother
Fig. 5
Seat belt height adjusters for front seats
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the
maximum protection.
The shoulder belt should be positioned approximately over the middle of your
shoulder (on no account across your neck) and lie flush to the chest » Fig. 4 -
 .
The lower part of the belt should run across the pelvis (it should not lie on top
of the stomach) and must always fit snugly » Fig. 4 - 
.
For pregnant women , the lower part of the belt must be positioned as low
down as possible across the pelvis, to avoid exerting any pressure on the low-
er abdomen » Fig. 4 - 
. 
13Seat belts

The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
▶ Front side airbag.
▶ Head airbag.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur. ▶ The hazard warning lights are switched on.
▶ All the doors are unlocked.
▶ The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
▶ The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - position 
).
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
Safety instructions
Fig. 9
Safe distance from the steering
wheel and dashboard
WARNINGGeneral information■The seat belts and the airbag system can only offer optimum protection
if the driver and passengers are seated properly » page 10 .■
The airbag unleashes enormous force when triggered, which can lead to
serious injuries or fatalities if the driver and passengers are not seated
properly. This applies in particular to children who are transported without
using a suitable child safety seat » page 21.
■
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
■
If the airbag has been deployed, the airbag system must then be replaced.
■
The surface of the steering wheel and the dashboard should only be
cleaned with a dry or slightly dampened cloth in the area of the front air-
bags.
WARNINGInformation about the front airbags■For the driver and front passenger it is important to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel or the panel » Fig. 9 - A
, If you do
not keep this distance, the airbag system cannot protect you - There is a
risk to life! The front seats and the head restraints must always also be cor-
rectly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat » page 18, Airbag deactivation . If
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal
injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed.
■
No other persons, animals or objects should be placed in front of the oc-
cupants in the front seats in the deployment area of the front airbags.
■
The steering wheel and the surface of the dashboard on the passenger
side must not be stickered, covered or modified in any way. No parts (e.g.
cup holders, mobile phone mounts and the like) may be mounted near the
airbag installation points and in the airbag deployment area.
■
Never place objects on the surface of the dashboard on the passenger
side.
WARNINGInformation about for side and head airbags■No objects (e.g. sun visors turned towards the windows) should be loca-
ted in the deployment area of the side and head airbags. No accessories
(e.g. cup holders etc.) should be fitted to the doors - risk of injury!■
Hang only light clothing on the hooks in the vehicle, do not leave any
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets. Do not use hangers to hang up the
clothes.
■
No excessive force, e.g. through blows, kicks etc. should be applied to the
seat backrests - there is a risk of damage to the side airbags. The side air-
bags would not be deployed in such a case!
■
Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passen-
ger seats must only be of a type expressly authorised by ŠKODA AUTO. In
view of the fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use
of non-approved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the
protective function of the side airbag.
■
Any damage to the original seat covers or stitching at the installation
points for the side airbags should be immediately repaired by a specialist
company. 
17Airbag system

GroupFront passengerseatRear seatsExternalRear seat Centre0
up to 10 kgUUU0
up to 13 kgUUU1
9-18 kgUUU2
15-25 kgUUU a)3
22-36 kgUUU a)a)
If the middle rear seat is not provided with a headrest, then a child seat of Group 2 or 3 is only to be used
if this has its own built-in headrest. If the child seat of Group 2 or 3 does not have its own built-in head-
rest, the child seat must be attached to the outer rear seat.
“Universal” child seat category - a child seat designed to be attached to
the seat using the seat belt.
Fastening systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points of the -system
22
Use of child safety seats with the
 system
23
Attachment points of the

 -system
24
Attachment points of the -system
Fig. 14
Labels of the system

U
is a system for securing child seats quickly and safely.
There are two locking eyes between the rear exterior seats for fixing the child in place using the 
-system » Fig. 14.WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the -system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points
eyes intended for the installation of a child seat with the 
-system – risk
of death!
Note
■ A child seat fitted with the  system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-
ted with a  system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-
hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the 
-system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories.
22Safety

Attachment points of the  -systemFig. 15
Attachment points of the 
 -system

 is a fastening system, which restricts the movement of the upper part
of the child seat.
The locking eyes
A
for attaching the belt of a child seat with the 
 sys-
tem are located on the rear side of the outer rear seat backrests » Fig. 15.
WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the   -system.■
Only use child seats with the 

-system on the seats with the lock-
ing eyes.
■
Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.
24Safety

›Restart SmartGate by tapping on the “Reboot” 1)
button.
Changing the PIN code for the Wi-Fi Direct connection›
Open the SmartGate web interface » page 44, SmartGate web interface .
›
In the“WiFi Direct PIN:”menu item, enter the new PIN code (6 digits).
›
Confirm the PIN code change by tapping on the “Save” button.
›
Restart SmartGate by tapping on the “Reboot” 1 )
button.
Note
If you have forgotten your password/PIN code for connecting to SmartGate,
SmartGate must be reset to the factory settings in a specialised workshop.Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
With the key on the lock cylinder unlock / lock
46
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
46
Unlocking/locking - KESSY
47
Vehicle locking / unlocking with the central locking button
47
SafeLock
48
Individual settings
48
Opening/closing a door
48
Child safety lock
49
Malfunctions
49
The vehicle is equipped with a central locking system which makes it possible
to unlock / lock all the doors, the fuel filler flap and boot lid simultaneously.
The door unlocking can be adjusted individually » page 48.
The unlocking of the vehicle is displayed by the turn signal lights flashing
twice.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically.
The locking of the vehicle is displayed by the turn signal lights flashing once.
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed. 
1)
If the “Reboot” interface is not displayed, you must manually restore the web browser display.
45Unlocking and opening