SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2018 Owners Manual

EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)1.4 l/92 kW TSIDSG1200610DSG (Green tec)12006101.6 l/81 kW MPIMG1000580AG10006001.4 ltr./66 kW TDI CRMG1000610DSG10006201.6 l/85 kW TDI CRMG1200640Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive with the trailer any faster than 100 km/h
(when the towing vehicle is a passenger car of category M1) or 80 km/h (when
the towing vehicle is a truck of category N1).
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accel-
erating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply
the brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting
from the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as a
brake.WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
CAUTION
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loaded so this must also be
checked between service intervals.Anti-theft alarm system
The alarm is triggered if, with a vehicle with activated anti-theft alarm (herein-
after only warning system), the electrical connection to the trailer (accessory)
is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer (accessory) is
coupled or uncoupled

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations

CAUTION
vDo not use any insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar cleaning
products

Exterior car care

vDo not polish the films

v Do not use a high pressure cleaner on the films.
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Rubber seals

v Do not treat the door seals and window guides deal with anything - the
protective varnish coating could be damaged.

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Windows and door mirrors

v Do not clean the insides of the windows/mirrors with sharp objects - risk of
damage to the filaments or the antenna.

v Do not use a cloth which has been used to polish the body - this could dirty
the window and impair visibility.

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Head / taillights

v Do not wipe head/taillights dry, do not use any sharp objects - risk of dam-
age to the protective coating and cracks forming on the headlight glass cov-
ers.

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Reversing camera
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of
camera damage.

v Do not remove snow / ice with warm / hot water.

v To wash, never use a pressure washer or steam jet.

v For cleaning, do not use abrasive cleaners.

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Door lock cylinders

v Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!

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Wheels

v Heavy soiling of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels - the re-
sult can be a vibration, which can cause premature wear of the steering.
Removing snow and ice from the windscreens
Fig. 228
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper

Vehicle compo-nentsCircumstancesRemedyWindowsSoilingWash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purposeCovers on electri-
cally heated seatsSoilingCleaners specifically for this purposeSeat belts

Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel

The vehicle can only be operated with unleaded petrol containing maximum
10% bioethanol (E10).
Unleaded petrol must correspond to the European Standard EN 228 (in Ger-
many DIN 51626-1 or E10 for unleaded petrol with octane number 95 and 91
or DIN 51626-2 or E5 for unleaded petrol with octane number 95 and 98).
Prescribed fuel 95/min. 92 and 93 RON We recommend using petrol 95 RON.
Optionally, the petrol 92 or 93 RON can be used (slight power loss, a slightly
increased fuel consumption).
In an emergency , petrol 91 RON can be used (slight power loss, slightly in-
creased fuel consumption)

CAUTIONThe following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of dam-
age to the engine and to the exhaust system.
v
If a different fuel other than diesel fuel, which complies to the above men-
tioned standards (e.g. petrol) is used, do not start the engine or switch on the ignition!

v
The biofuel RME must not be used!
CAUTION
Diesel fuel additives
vThe diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the
conditions for a smooth running engine. Therefore, we recommend that you
do not add any fuel additives to the diesel - there is a risk of engine damage or
damage to the exhaust system.
Engine compartment