2019 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK Owners Manual

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine

Switching the ignition on/offFig. 186
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock / starter button

Note
vThe engine running noises may be louder at first for a short time after start-
ing the cold engine.
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You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period, otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

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After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may (also intermittently)
continue to operate for approx. 10 minutes.
Problems with starting the engine - Vehicles with starter button
Fig. 187
Starting the engine - Press the
button with the key

The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after the last stop.
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.
System status
The system status is shown in the display when the vehicle comes to a halt

Before negotiating a long or steep gradient , reduce speed and shift down a
gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. If, nevertheless, there is a need for additional braking, it
should be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking warning - if it is necessary to brake hard, the system may
cause the brake lights to automatically flash, to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be “run in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
If the brake fluid level is too low, it can cause faults in the braking system

Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.

Automatic transmission

The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning light .
Disengage selector lever from P mode or N