warning SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2017 Workshop Manual

stowage compartments in the doorsFig. 63
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
and on page 67 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 63
Storage compartment
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 1.5 l
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 0.5 l
WARNINGThe storage compartment A » Fig. 63 is to be used exclusively for storing
objects which do not stick out - danger of restricting the effectiveness of
the side airbags.
Storage compartment in the centre console
Fig. 64
Non-lockable compartment, front / rear
ABCRead and observe and on page 67 first.
The non-lockable storage compartment is located in the front centre console
A
and in the rear centre console
B
» Fig. 64 .
USB and AUX input
Fig. 65
USB and AUX inputs
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
The USB input (marked with
) and AUX input (marked with
) are located
above the storage compartment in the front centre console » Fig. 65.
Information on use » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
Storage compartment on the dashboard
Fig. 66
Storage compartment
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
The storage compartment is located in the middle part of the dashboard
» Fig. 66 .
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Cup holdersFig. 67
Cup holder at the front/rear
Fig. 68
Cup holder in rear armrest
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder.
The cup holders are located in the front centre console
A
, rear
B
» Fig. 67
and in the rear armrest
C
» Fig. 68 .
WARNING■
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.■
Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!
CAUTION
Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.Waste containerFig. 69
Waster containers: inserting and moving/opening
Fig. 70
Replacing bags
Read and observe
and on page 67 first.
The waste container can be inserted into the storage compartment in the
door.
Insert waste container
›
Position the waste container at the front edge of the slot.
›
Push the waste container to the back in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig. 69 .
›
Push the waste container as required in the direction of arrow
B
.
Remove the waste container
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
A
» Fig. 69 . 
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Open/close waste container›Lift the lid in the direction of arrow C » Fig. 69 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags›
Remove the waste container from the slot.
›
Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 70 .
›
Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the bag from the frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Place the bag with the frame in the direction of arrow
4
into the container
body, so that the two lugs engage audibly on the frame.
Note
We recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 71
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
›
To use the lighter, push it in as far as the stop and wait until the glowing
lighter clicks out again » Fig. 71.
›
Take out the glowing lighter instantly, use it and insert it back into the sock-
et.
WARNING■ The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off. When leav-
ing the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent,
such as children, unattended in the vehicle - there is a risk of burning, fire
or damage to the vehicle interior.■
Be careful when using the cigarette lighter - can cause burns.
NoteThe cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket.
Ashtray
Fig. 72
Remove front/rear ashtray and open
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and on page 67 first.
The ashtray can be used for disposing of ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like.
›
Remove the ashtray in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig. 72 .
›
To the Openturn the ashtray cover in the direction of arrow
B
.
Closing takes place in reverse order.
WARNINGNever place hot or flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!70Using the system

12-volt socketFig. 73
12-volt socket cover: in the front centre console / in the luggage
compartment
Read and observe
and on page 67 first.
›
To use , remove the cover of the socket » Fig. 73 -
 or open the cover of the
socket » Fig. 73 -
 .
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
WARNING■
Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
they could cause an accident!
■
Stow all devices safely during the journey to prevent them from being
thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
an accident – risk of death!
■
The devices may warm up during operation – risk of injury or fire!
■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
■
The socket also works if the ignition is switched off. When leaving the ve-
hicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION■ The sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts - otherwise the
electrical system of the vehicle may be damaged.■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch
off the devices which are connected to the sockets - there is a risk of damage
to the equipment due to voltage fluctuations.
Multimedia holder
Fig. 74
Multimedia holder
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
Multimedia holder » Fig. 74
Storage compartment for storing two coins
Storage compartment for storing the vehicle key
Storage compartment for storing a mobile phone
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Storage compartment for umbrellaFig. 78
Storage compartment for the
umbrella
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
The storage compartment under the front passenger seat » Fig. 78 is used for
storing an umbrella.
CAUTION
Never store a wet umbrella in the storage compartment - there is a risk of
damage to the umbrella.
Note
We recommend that you use the umbrella from the ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
Clothes hook
Fig. 79
Clothes hooks
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and on the handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors » Fig. 79.
The maximum permissible load of each of the hooks is 2 kg.
WARNING■ Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items
of clothing hung up - danger of injury.■
Do not use hangers to hang up the clothes - there is a risk of restricting
the effectiveness of head airbags and a danger of injury from the hanger.
■
Make sure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impede your
vision.
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
Fig. 80
Map pockets
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
The storage pockets » Fig. 80 are intended for the storage of maps, maga-
zines, etc.
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
Fig. 81
Storage pocket
Read and observe and on page 67 first.
The storage pockets are located on the inside of the front seats » Fig. 81 and
are used to store small and light objects (e.g. mobile phones). 
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The maximum permissible load of each of the pockets is 150 g.
Tablet holder
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Install / Remove
74
Handling the holder
74
External devices (e.g. tablet, smartphone, etc.) measuring min. 122 mm and
max. 195 mm can be secured in the holder.
The maximum permissible load of the holder is 750 g.
CAUTION
Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the holder - there is a risk of
damage or functional impairment.
Install / Remove
Fig. 82
Inserting: Adapter / holder
Fig. 83
Removing: Adapter / holder
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
›
To insert , attach the opened adapter to the guide rods of the front headrest
and clip in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 82 » .
›
Clip the holder into the adapter in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
To remove , pull on the securing tab
A
in direction of arrow
3
and take the
holder in direction of arrow
4
out of the adapter » Fig. 83.
›
Press the adapter and remove it from the guide rods of the head rest in the
direction of arrow
5
.
WARNINGClip in the adapter carefully - there is a risk of injuring your finger.
Handling the holder
Fig. 84
Tilting and rotating the holder 
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WARNING■Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident - danger of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads 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 .
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and do not put point-
shaped objects - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elements
Fig. 86
Fasteners
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The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 86
Lashing eyes for securing cargo, fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Fastener for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eye for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
The upper front lashing eye C
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes
A
is 350 kg.
Note
The lashing eyes A cannot be used for attaching bags and nets when the var-
iable loading floor is in the upper position » page 801)
.
Fixing nets
Fig. 87
Fastening examples for nets 
ABC1)
Applies to vehicles with a variable loading floor.
76Using the system

Removing›On both sides of the boot lid unhook the straps A in direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 91.
›
Hold the raised cover and press on the two sides on the underside of the
cover in the area of the recess
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Installing
›
Position the fixtures
B
on the cover over the studs
C
» Fig. 91 .
›
On both sides, press on the top of the cover in the area of the studs
C
. The
fixture
B
must lock into place on the studs
C
on both sides of the luggage
compartment.
›
Hook in the straps
A
on both sides of the boot lid.
WARNINGDo not place any objects on the cover during the trip - risk of injury if brak-
ing suddenly or colliding!
CAUTION
■ Observe the following instructions to avoid canting and the subsequent
damage to the cover or the side trim. ■ The cover must be inserted properly and the load must not exceed the
height of the cover.
■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the raised position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the cover in the raise position
and the rear backrest.
“Parking position” of the boot cover
Fig. 92
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats
Read and observe and on page 76 first.
The boot cover can be stowed behind the rear seat backrests.
›
Slide the dismantled cover between bolt
A
and contact surface
B
of the
side panel » Fig. 92.
WARNINGWhen adjusting the “parking position”, the boot cover must not be located
between the bolt A and the rear seat backrest - risk of damaging the rear
seat backrest and the boot cover.
CAUTION
■ Before setting the “parking position” of the luggage compartment cover, the
variable loading floor must be put in the upper or lower position » page 80.■
If the luggage compartment cover is in the “parking position”, the “parking
position” of the variable loading floor cannot be set » page 81.
Storage compartment in the boot
Fig. 93
Remove the tray cover on the left / right
Read and observe
and on page 76 first.
The storage compartments are designed for storing small objects of up to
1.5 kg. in weight in total.
›
To remove , grasp the top part of the cover and remove in the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 93 .
CAUTION
When handling the storage compartment cover, ensure that it and/or the lug-
gage compartment trim is not damaged.78Using the system

CAUTIONWhen removing or inserting the variable loading floor, a distance of 15 cm B» Fig. 98 underneath the edge of the cover must be maintained - risk of dam-
aging the boot lid seal.
Note
The variable loading floor cannot be placed in the vehicle when the luggage
compartment cover is in the “park position” » page 78.
Folding up/down, “parking position”
Fig. 99
Fold up/fold down the variable loading floor
Folding up
›
Lift the variable loading floor using the handle
A
in the direction of
1
. The
foldable corners
B
must be secured in the areas of
C
or
D
(“parking posi-
tion”) » Fig. 99 .
Folding down
›
On the folding corners
B
, press in the direction of arrow
2
, release this and
fold down the variable loading floor in the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe variable loading floor in the “parking position” restricts the driver's
view at the back.
Note
■ The variable loading floor can only be in set to the “parking position” when it
is in the lower position and the luggage compartment cover has been taken
out.■
If the variable loading floor is in the “parking position”, the “parking position”
on the luggage compartment cover cannot be set » page 78.
Transportation on the roof rackFig. 100
Attachment points
The attachment points
A
and
B
are located on both sides of the vehicle
» Fig. 100 .
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to
the instructions provided.
Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. carriers is 75 kg.
WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed to aid road safety when trans- porting cargo on the roof rack.■
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly
with suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
■
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.
■
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
■ Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.■Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported.
Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.81Transport of cargo

Heating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
82
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
83
Climatronic - automatic mode
84
Air distribution control
84
Air outlet vents
84
The heater heats and ventilates the vehicle interior. The air conditioning sys-
tem also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system works under the following conditions. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above 2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
When the cooling system is switched on, it prevents misting of the windscreen
and windows.
It is possible to boost the effectiveness of the cooling system by briefly acti-
vating the air recirculation system » page 84.
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the outside temperature and the inside temperature
should not be greater than 5 °C.
▶ The cooling system should be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner is to be carried out by a spe-
cialist company.
WARNING■ The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 101
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 82 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 101. When the function is switched on, the in-
dicator light in the button lights up.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature /
 Increase the temperature
Set the blower speed (Level 0: Fan off, level 4: high-speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 84
 Air flow to the windows
 Air flow to the upper body 
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