2018 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK Owners Manual

CAUTION
vDo not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning
products

Exterior car care

vDo not polish the films

v Do not use a high pressure cleaner on the films.
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Rubber seals

v Do not treat the door seals and window guides deal with anything - the
protective varnish coating could be damaged.

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Windows and door mirrors

v Do not clean the insides of the windows/mirrors with sharp objects - risk of
damage to the filaments or the antenna.

v Do not use a cloth which has been used to polish the body - this could dirty
the window and impair visibility.

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Head / taillights

v Do not wipe head/taillights dry, do not use any sharp objects - risk of dam-
age to the protective coating and cracks forming on the headlight glass cov-
ers.

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Reversing camera
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of
camera damage.

v Do not remove snow / ice with warm / hot water.

v To wash, never use a pressure washer or steam jet.

v For cleaning, do not use abrasive cleaners.

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Door lock cylinders

v Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!

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Wheels

v Heavy soiling of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels - the re-
sult can be a vibration, which can cause premature wear of the steering.
Removing snow and ice from the windscreens
Fig. 228
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper

Vehicle compo-nentsCircumstancesRemedyWindowsSoilingWash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purposeCovers on electri-
cally heated seatsSoilingCleaners specifically for this purposeSeat belts

Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel

The vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol containing maximum
10% bioethanol (E10).
Unleaded petrol must correspond to the European Standard EN 228 (in Ger-
many DIN 51626-1 or E10 for unleaded petrol with octane number 95 and 91
or DIN 51626-2 or E5 for unleaded petrol with octane number 95 and 98).
Prescribed fuel 95/min. 92 and 93 RON We recommend using petrol 95 RON.
Optionally, the petrol 92 or 93 RON can be used (slight power loss, a slightly
increased fuel consumption).
In an emergency , petrol 91 RON can be used (slight power loss, slightly in-
creased fuel consumption)

CAUTIONThe following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of dam-
age to the engine and to the exhaust system.
v
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-
tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is used, do not start the engine or switch on the ignition!

v
The biofuel RME must not be used!
CAUTION
Diesel fuel additives
vThe diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the
conditions for a smooth running engine. Therefore, we recommend that you
do not add any fuel additives to the diesel - there is a risk of engine damage or
damage to the exhaust system.
Engine compartment