SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2018 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.
v
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period, otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

v
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

Running in and economical driving
Run in engine
During the first 1,500 km, the driving style is decisive for successful the run-
ning in process is.
During the first 1,000 km , the engine should not be charged with more than
3/4 of the maximum permitted engine revs and without the trailer.
From about 1,000 to 1,500 km , the engine can be pushed up to the maximum
permitted engine speed.
Tips on economical driving
Fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road and weather conditions,
and similar such factors.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed.

If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add
the overview of the average fuel consumption from the previous journey (the
bars are shown in dark green).F
symbols
The display may show the following four symbols, which give information on
the current driving style.
Economical driving style
The current speed has a negative effect on fuel consumption.
The journey does not take place in a free-flowing manner, avoid unneces-
sary acceleration and braking
Recommended gear
Tips for economical driving
Tap on the
B
leaf to display tips for economical driving.
Note
When resetting the single-trip memory “Since start”, the average consumptionE, the driving assessment D, and the diagram C are also reset.
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
Driving Tips
Only drive on roads and terrain that are appropriate to the vehicle parameters