seats SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G User Guide

Adjust the height of the front passenger seat belt so that the belt does not
“jam” in the return pulley. In the event of an accident, there is the risk of in-
jury to the neck of the child carried due to the seat belt!WARNING■ Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-
senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-
ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-
vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.■
Once a child seat in which the child is transported with its back to the di-
rection of travel is no longer being used on the passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag should be reactivated.
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
Applies to Taiwan
Fig. 12
Warning labels
Read and observe on page 19 first.
No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the front passenger's sun visor
» Fig. 12 .
Child safety and the side airbagFig. 13
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe on page 19 first.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side airbag » Fig. 13 -
 .
There must be sufficient room between the child and the deployment area of
the side airbag to ensure that the airbag can provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 13 -
 .
Classification of child seats
Read and observe
on page 19 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the child0up to 10 kg0up to 13 kg19-18 kg215-25 kg322-36 kg
Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the front passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment
area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.
Read and observe
on page 19 first.
Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard. 21Transporting children safely

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

Use of child safety seats with the  system
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the front passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment
area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.Overview of the usefulness of child seats fastened with the -system on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupSize class of
the child seat a)Front passenger seatOuter rear seatsRear seat middle0
up to 10 kgEXIL-SUX0
up to 13 kgE
XIL-SUX
DC
1
9-18 kg
D
XIL-SU IUFX
CBB1A2
15-25 kg-XIL-SUX3
22-36 kg-XIL-SUXa)
The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
IL-SUThe seat is suitable for the use of approved child seats in in the “Semi-Universal”category. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the child seat
with the 
-system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the list of vehicles that comes with the child seat.IUFThe seat is suitable for the installation of a  child seat with “Universal” approval and attachment with the   system belt.XThe seat is not fitted with -system attachment points.23Transporting children safely

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

Mechanical windowsFig. 37
Window Operation: Left / Right
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
›
To open , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 37 .
›
To close , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
B
.
Electric window
Fig. 38
Buttons for window-openers: Version 1/version 2
Fig. 39
Window winder button
Read and observe and on page 51 first.
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the buttons in the driver´s door
will operate the front windows - variant 1 or the front and rear windows - var-
iant 2 » Fig. 38 .
The window in the front passenger door and the windows in the rear doors
(variant 2) are operated via the button in each door.
Power window buttons » Fig. 38
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
Right rear door
Deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors (the deactivation may be
advantageous if, for example, children are transported on the rear seats)
›
To open , lightly press the appropriate button and hold it until the window
has moved into the desired position.
›
To close , pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold
until the window has moved into the desired position.
The driver's window may be automatically opened / closed fully by pushing or pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the
window to stop immediately.
›
To deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors, press the
E
button.
When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the warning light  in the
button
E
illuminates.
ABCDE52Using the system

Operating the light functionFig. 40
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 53 first.
To switch on/off the lights, turn the
A
» Fig. 40 switch to one of the following
positions (equipment-dependent).
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 55
Switching on the parking lights or parking lights on both sides » page 57
Switch on low beam
To adjust the headlight range control , turn dial
B
» Fig. 40 in line with the
vehicle load » .
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions - other-
wise risk of accident.■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note■ If, with a low beam, the ignition is turned off, then the dipped beam will au-
tomatically switch off 1)
and the parking lights illuminate. The parking lights are
switched off when the ignition key is removed (for vehicles with the KESSY
system, after opening the driver's door).■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position  or
 .
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated.
Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
This function can be activated/deactivated in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
- Infotainment .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until you hear
a signal (about 3 s).
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until you hear
a signal (about 3 s).
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.1)
Does not apply to the position , as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 56 .
54Using the system

Folding in the exterior mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window. To put it back
into its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it
audibly clicks into place.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.Seats and head restraints
Front seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
63
Setting the armrest height
64WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – otherwise
risk of accident!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 54
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 63 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the pulling or pressing the operating element in
the direction of the arrows » Fig. 54.
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever must lock audibly)
Adjusting height of seat
Adjust the tilt of the backrest (during adjustment, release the backrest and
select the required tilt using your back)
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.ABC63Seats and head restraints

Setting the armrest heightFig. 55
Raise armrest
Read and observe on page 63 first.
›
To adjust the height , lift the armrest in the direction of the arrow into one of
the six locking positions » Fig. 55.
›
To fold down , lift the armrest in the direction of the arrow up to the stop and
then fold back down again.
Rear seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat backrests
64
Fold down armrest
65
Seat backrests
Fig. 56
Folding the seat backrest forwards/standby position of the seat
belt
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests.
Folding forward›
Push the headrest into the seat backrest until it clicks into position.
›
Insert the belt buckle latching element
C
of the seat belt into the opening in
the side panel - ready position » Fig. 56.
›
Push the release lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and fold down the seat
backrest in the direction of arrow
2
.
In the undivided seat back, insert the buckle tongues
C
into the two outer
belts and the press the release handles
A
on both sides of the seat back si-
multaneously.
Folding backwards
›
Pull the outer seat belt to the side panel in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 56 .
›
Raise the seat backrest against the direction of arrow
2
until the release
handle
A
audibly locks. Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
In the undivided seat back, pull the two outer belts to the side panel. After
folding back the seat back, the release handles
A
should audibly click into
place on both sides of the seat back and the red mark
B
should not be visible
on either side of the seat back.
WARNING■ The seat backs in occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.■When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.■
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.
CAUTION
When moving the seat backrest, the seat belts should not be trapped - there is
a risk of damage to the seat belts.64Using the system

Fold down armrestFig. 57
Fold down armrest
The armrest can be folded down by pulling on the loop
A
in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 57 .
Headrests

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting the height
65
Removing/inserting the front headrests
65
Removing/inserting the rear headrests
65
Note
In sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and can-
not be adjusted in height.
Setting the height
Fig. 58
Setting the height of the headrest
Adjustment of the head rest heights is the same in the front and rear.›
Grasp the headrest and move upwards in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 58 .
›
To move the headrest down, press the securing button
A
in the direction of
arrow
2
and hold it down while pressing the headrest in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
Removing/inserting the front headrests
Fig. 59
Removing/inserting the front headrest
›
To remove , hold the locking button
A
in direction of arrow
1
and remove
the support in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 59 .
›
To insert the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow
3
until the locking button clicks into place.
Removing/inserting the rear headrests
Fig. 60
Removing/inserting the rear headrest 
65Seats and head restraints

›To
remove , hold the locking button A in the direction of arrow 1, at the
same time, using a flat screwdriver (with a max. width of 5 mm), press the
locking button in the opening B
in the direction of arrow
2
and remove the
rest in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 60 .
›
To insert the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow
4
until the locking button clicks into place.
Seat heaters
Fig. 61
Buttons for heating the front /rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the outer rear seats
can be heated electronically.
Seat heating buttons » Fig. 61
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
›
To turn on the heater at maximum heat (level 2), press button
 or
.
By repeatedly pressing the button, the heat is turned down until it is com-
pletely switched off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights in the switch.
The seat heating only operates when the engine is running.
WARNINGIf you are sensitive to pain and/or temperature, e.g. through medication,
paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend not to
use the seat heating. 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.CAUTIONThe following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not switch on the heating for unoccupied seats.
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have objects on them (e.g. a
child seat, bag or similar).
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have seat covers or protective
covers on them.
Note
■ If the heaters are set to their highest intensity (level 2), they are automatical-
ly switched down to level 1 after 10 minutes.■
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automati-
cally » page 133 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery dis-
charge protection .
66Using the system