ECU SKODA RAPID 2014 1.G User Guide

Head restraints - adjusting heightFig. 52
Head rests: move upwards / move downwards
Read and observe
on page 69 first.
Adjustment of the head rest heights is the same in the front and rear.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head rest is at the same level as the upper part of your head.
Move upwards
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 52 .
Move downwards
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of the arrow
2
and
hold » Fig. 52 .
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGWith seats occupied, the respective head rests must be correctly set (may
not be in the bottom position) - there is a risk of fatal injury!
Note
For the sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat
backrests. This headrest cannot be adjusted in height.Headrests - removing and installingFig. 53
Front head rests: remove / install
Fig. 54
Rear head rests: remove / install
Read and observe
on page 69 first.
Front restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull the support
in the direction of arrow
2.›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow
3
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Rear restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
B
in the direction of arrow
4
, while at the same
time using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press the securing button in opening
C
in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
6
. 
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›To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow 7 into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.WARNINGWith seats occupied, the respective head rests must be installed and adjus- ted correctly - there is a risk of fatal injury!
Note
For the sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat
backrests. These headrests cannot be removed.
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
71
Front armrest
72
Rear armrest
72
Seat backrests
72
Front seat heating
Fig. 55
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seat heater » Fig. 55
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on›Press the corresponding symbol button  or  » Fig. 55 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level - Level 2.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend you do not use seat heating on the driver or front pas-
senger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs
which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to
make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that
the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The seat heating in the following cases will not turn on - there is a risk of
damaging the seat covers and seat heating. ■The seats are not occupied by people.
■ Items are fastened or stored items on the seats, such as a child seat, a bag
and the like.
■ Additional seat covers or protective covers are fixed to the seats.■
Clean the seat covers » page 134.
Note
■
If the heaters for the rear seats are set to their highest intensity - level 2,
they are automatically switched down to level 1 after 15 minutes.■
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating switches off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 147,
Automatic load deactivation .
71Seats and head restraints

›Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob A clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
Fold back undivided seat backrest
›
If you removed the head restraints, you need to reinsert them with the back-
rest tilted slightly forwards.
›
Insert the belt buckle latching elements
C
of the outer belts into the open-
ings in the side panel - ready position » Fig. 58.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the release
levers
A
on either side of the seat back click into place – check by pulling on
the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pins
B
on both sides of the seat back are not visible.
WARNING■
The seat belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after
folding back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
properly engaged.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the seat belts be jammed by the folded
back seat backrests.■
Store the head restraints that were removed in such a way that they are not
damaged or soiled.
Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
74
stowage compartments in the doors
74
Storage compartment in the centre console
74
Cup holders
74
Cigarette lighter
75
Ashtray
76
12-Volt power outlet
76
Waste container
77
Multimedia holder
77
Storage compartment in the front arm rest
78
Glasses compartment
78
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
78
Clothes hook
79
Storage pockets on the front seats
79
Net pockets on the front seat rest
80WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may distract you
from concentrating on the traffic – there is the risk of an accident.■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from oth-
er storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would not
be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger of causing
an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
73Transporting and practical equipment

Net pockets on the front seat restFig. 73
Meshed pocket
Read and observe on page 73 first.
The net pockets are used for storage of small and light objects, such as mobile
phones and the like.
The net pockets are located on the inner sides of the front seat backr-
ests » Fig. 73 .
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets.
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets is 150 g.■Never put large objects, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp edges into the
mesh pockets - risk of damaging the mesh pockets and seat coverings.
Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
81
Fixing nets
81
Hooks
82
Luggage compartment cover
82
“Parking position” of the boot cover
83
Storage compartment in the boot
83
Cargo elements
83Double-sided floor covering84Class N1 vehicles84
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or by using the fixing
nets » page 81 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
WARNING■ Always store transported objects in the boot and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger
of death!
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling proper-
ties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of
accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
around, always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes. 
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WARNING (Continued)■The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of in-
jury!■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats » page 11, Correct seated position
for the passengers in the rear seats .
■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that
the seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poison-
ing!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
■ Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.■
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 149.
Fastening elements
Fig. 74
Fasteners
Read and observe and on page 80 first.
Overview of the fasteners » Fig. 74
Lashing eyelets for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets
Fastening element only for fastening fixing nets
Lashing eyes only for fastening fixing nets
ABCThe upper front lashing eye C is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes A is 3.5 kN
(350 kg).
Fixing nets
Fig. 75
Fastening examples for nets
Fig. 76
Fastening vertical pocket
Read and observe and on page 80 first.
Fastening examples for nets » Fig. 75
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy ob-
jects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury! ABC81Transporting and practical equipment

NoteIf the support straps A » Fig. 78 are attached to the boot, then the boot cover
will raise when the boot is opened.
“Parking position” of the boot cover
Fig. 79
Parking position of the luggage
compartment cover
Read and observe and on page 80 first.
The boot cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest.
Adjusting
›
Slide the dismantled cover between the rear seat backrest and the bolt
A
» Fig. 79 .
WARNINGThe luggage compartment cover in the “parking position” restricts the driv-
er's view at the back.
Storage compartment in the boot
Fig. 80
Remove the tray cover on the left / right
Read and observe and on page 80 first.
The side compartment covers can be removed to increase the size of the lug-gage compartment.
Removing/Inserting
›
Grasp the top part of the cover and remove it in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 80 .
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
CAUTION
■ The storage compartments are designed for storing small objects of up to
1.5 kg. in weight in total.■
When using the storage compartment, take care not to damage it or the lug-
gage compartment lining.
Cargo elements
Fig. 81
Removing cargo elements / example on how to mount the load by
means of the cargo element
Read and observe
and on page 80 first.
The Cargo elements can be used for mounting and securing of the load from
slipping in the boot.
The Cargo elements can be stored under the floor in the boot.
Secure load
›
Remove the cargo elements in direction of arrow » Fig. 81 -
 .
›
Secure the cargo element with Velcro on the floor covering of the luggage
compartment » Fig. 81 -
 . 

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CAUTIONThe cargo elements are designed for attaching loads with a maximum gross
weight of 8 kg.
Double-sided floor covering
Read and observe
and on page 80 first.
You can fit a double-sided floor covering in the luggage compartment.
One side of the double-sided floor covering is made of fabric, the other side is
washable (easy to maintain).
The washable side is used to transport wet or dirty items.
Note
For easier turning of the covering, use the loop attached.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 80 first.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1-4) must be used for fastening the load.
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.
Roof rack
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
fixing points for base support
85
Roof load
85WARNING■ The transported items on the roof rack must be securely attached – risk
of accident!■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, handling of the car may change as a result of the dis-
placement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total ve-
hicle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstance – risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■When dealing with roof rack systems, the installation instructions supplied
with the roof luggage rack system must be observed.■
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the extended
sliding/tilting roof does not hit any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available
clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated
car wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.84Using the system

Automatic connection
The connection to SmartGate is automatically restored under the following
conditions.
Wi-Fi is turned on in the device to be connected.
The ignition is switched on.
The device to be connected stores the password required for the connec-
tion check.
Connection problems
If the connection fails, check the following points.
› Are the conditions for a successful connection fulfilled?
› Is Smart Gate available in the list of available Wi-Fi networks?
› Has the password required for the connection check been entered?
› Is the password is required for the connection check correct?
› Is the device to be connected still connected to another Wi-Fi network?
If the above items are ok but the connection still fails, contact a ŠKODA part-
ner.
Note
Up to four devices can be connected to SmartGate at a time.
Smart Gate website
Read and observe
on page 98 first.
There is a special website for the SmartGate system.
The following address must be entered in the web browser of the connected
device.
HTTP://192.168.123.1
This website contains information about the vehicle, the Wi-Fi connection and
SmartGate.
In the Configuration area the Wi-Fi connection settings can be adjusted.
Save the setting changes
The setting changes are only applied after performing the following steps.
› The changes are saved by pressing the “Save” button.
› SmartGate is restarted by pressing the “Reboot ”button.
Password Management
Read and observe
on page 98 first.
Password management can be done in the connected device on the Smart-
Gate website » page 99, Smart Gate website .
The changes are applied after saving and restarting SmartGate » page 99,
Save the setting changes .
Change password
›
Enter a new password in the Configuration area in menu option WPA / WPA2 key.
The password must be 8-17 characters without diacritics or special characters
(for example, -, /, etc.).
Connection option without entering a password
›
In the Configuration area set the value Open in the menu item Security .
Forgot password
If you have forgotten your password, SmartGate must be reset to factory set-
tings in a specialized workshop.
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Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically » page 35, 
Brake sys-
tem .
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.WARNINGOnly apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake
discs if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users
in jeopardy.
Handbrake
Fig. 92
Handbrake
Read and observe and on page 102 first.
The hand brake is used when stopping and parking for securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking
button » Fig. 92 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light 
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied.
The following instruction is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Release parking brake!
The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a speed of more
than around 6 km/h for more than 3 seconds.WARNINGPlease note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of acci-
dent!
Parking
Read and observe
and on page 102 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface » .
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
On vehicles with manual transmission select the first gear or reverse gear.
›
Release the brake pedal.
WARNINGThe parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in-
to contact with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth,
leaves, spilled fuel or such like. - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!
Manual gear changing and pedals
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
104
Pedals
104103Starting-off and Driving

Hitch and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
116
Adjusting the ready position
117
A correctly set ready position
117
Assembling the bar ball - Step 1
118
Assembling the bar ball - Step 2
118
Check proper fitting
119
Removing the bar ball - Step 1.
119
Removing the bar ball - Step 2.
119
Accessories
120
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 50 kg.
WARNING■
Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
recess before the start of every journey.■
Do not use the ball head, if it is not correctly inserted into the mounting
recess and secured.
■
Do not use the towing equipment if it is damaged or incomplete.
■
Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
■
Never release the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing equipment clean at all times.
Such dirt prevents the ball head from being attached securely.
CAUTION
■ Take care with the ball bar - there is a risk of paint damage to the bumper.■When the tow bar is removed always place the cover onto the mounting re-
cess - there is a danger of soiling the mounting recess.
Note
■ Operation and maintenance of hitch » page 131.■The towing vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod » page 165.DescriptionFig. 103
Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
Read and observe
and on page 116 first.
The ball head can be removed and is kept in the spare wheel well or in a com-
partment for the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.
Support for the towing device and tow bar » Fig. 103
Cap
Mounting recess
Dust cap
locking ball
Centering
Handwheel
Key
Lock cap
Red marking on the handwheel
Tow ball
Green marking on the handwheel
White marking on ball bar
Note
On the bottom of the key is a code number. If you lose a key, please contact a
specialist garage, who will be able to use this code number to provide you with
a new one.123456789101112116Driving