bulb SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G User Guide

Changing the bulb for main beam, separate daytime running
lights, and parking light
Fig. 128
Changing the bulb for main beam, separate daytime running lights,
and parking light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Removing and replacing the bulb for main beam and separate daytime running
lights
›
Remove the rubber cover B
» Fig. 126 on page 160
» page 160.
› Turn the bulb holder A
» Fig. 128 anti-clockwise
up to the stop and remove.
› Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn in a
clock-
wise direction to the stop.
› Insert the rubber cover.
Removing and replacing the bulb for the parking light
› Remove the rubber cover B
» Fig. 126 on page 160

» page 160.
› Remove the socket C
» Fig. 128
together with the bulb with loosening move-
ments.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the bulb holder C
in the direction of the arrow.
› Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder up to the stop.
› Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
› Insert the rubber cover. Ð
ä Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light
Fig. 129
Changing the bulb for the turn
signal light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb
» Fig. 129 anti-clockwise up to the stop and re-
move.
› Replace the bulb, insert the socket with the new bulb and turn
clockwise up to
the stop. Ð
ä
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Changing light bulbs for fog lights
Fig. 130
Front bumper: Protective grille/removing the fog light Fig. 131
Replacing the light bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Removing the protective grille
›
Remove the protective grille by inserting the clamp for removing the wheel
trims at the location » Fig. 130 -  indicated by the arrow » page 145, Vehicle
tool kit .
› Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 130.
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
› Use the screwdriver from the tool kit to unscrew the fog lamp
» Fig. 130 -
.
› Remove the fog lamp in the direction of the arrow.
› Remove the connector.
› Turn the bulb holder A
» Fig. 131 in an anti-clockwise
direction up to the stop
and remove.
ä ›
Insert the bulb holder into the lamp and turn in a
clockwise direction as far as
the stop.
› Fit the connector.
› Replace the fog lamp by inserting it in the opposite direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 130 -  and tighten.
› Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in. The protective grille must
engage firmly. Ð Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 132
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
›
Open the boot lid.
› Insert a flat screwdriver at the location indicated by the arrow
» Fig. 132 - ,
press it in lightly, and unlatch the springs.
› Remove the lamp.
› Pull the faulty bulb out of the holder in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 132 -  .
› Insert a new bulb into the holder.
› Replace the lamp and lightly press it until the spring latches. Ð
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162 Do-it-yourself

Tail lamp assembly
Fig. 133
Removing the cover of the lamp/removing the lamp Fig. 134
Installing the lamp connector/lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Removing the tail lamp assembly
›
Open the boot lid.
› Insert the clamp for removing the wheel trims
» page 145, Vehicle tool kit into
the hole indicated by the arrow » Fig. 133 - .
› Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow.
› Use the screwdriver from the tool kit
» Fig. 133 -  to unscrew the lamp.
› Grip the tail lamp assembly and carefully remove it by pulling it back at an angle
with loosening movements.
› Pull the locking mechanism 1
» Fig. 134 on the connector in the direction of
the arrow.
› Press the locking mechanism 2
» Fig. 134 and remove the connector.
ä Installing the tail lamp assembly
› Insert the connector into the lamp and lock it securely.
› Carefully press the tail lamp assembly into the bodywork so that the bolts 2
» Fig. 135 on page 163 latch with the mounts in the body
» Fig. 134 - .
› Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover. Ensure that the cover en-
gages firmly. Ð Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
Fig. 135
Outer part of the lamp/inner part of the lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 159.
Changing the bulb in the outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the bulb holder 1
» Fig. 135 anti-clockwise
remove it from the lamp hous-
ing.
› Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and
turn in a clockwise direction to the stop.
Changing the bulb in the inner part of the lamp
› Unlock the bulb holder using the locking latches
» Fig. 135 -  and remove the
holder from the tail lamp.
› Turn the bulb holder
anti-clockwise up to the stop and remove it from the lamp
housing » Fig. 135 - .
› Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and
turn in a clockwise direction to the stop.
› Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly. All locking mechanisms must
audibly snap into place. Ð
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Index
A
ABS 73
Warning light 20
Accessories 144
Adjusting Exterior mirror 42
Adjusting seats 92
Adjustment Seat 45
Aerial 118
see Radio reception 120
Airbag 99
Deployment 99
Front airbag 100
Head airbag 102
Side airbag 101
Airbag system 99
Air conditioning system Air outlet vents 60
Climatronic 65
Manual air conditioning system 62
Alarm 29
Anti-theft alarm system 29
Antilock brake system 73
Armrest 45
rear 48
Ashtray 53
ASR 73
Assist systems ABS 20, 73
ASR 73
Cruise control systems (CCS) 75
EDL 73
ESC 19, 72
Parking aid 74START/STOP 77
TCS 20
Auto Check Control 16
Automatic gearbox 79
Dynamic shift programme 82
Emergency programme 82
Information for driving 79
Kickdown 82
Manual shifting of gears 81
Parking 80
Selector lever-emergency unlocking 83
Selector lever lock 81
Selector lever positions 80
Starting off 80
Stopping 80
Tiptronic 81
Automatic load deactivation 136
AUX-IN 90
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 113
B
Before setting off 91
Belts 95
Belt tensioners 98
Bonnet Closing 128
Opening 128
Boot Class
N1 vehicles 49
Cover 50
Emergency unlocking 31
Fastening elements 49
Fixing nets 50
Hooks 50
Light 49
see Boot lid 31
Unlocking the boot lid 31
Boot lid 31
Automatic locking 31
Brake assist 72Brake booster 72
Brake fluid Checking 132
Brakes Brake booster 72
Handbrake 72
Running in 109
Warning light 17
Braking Brake fluid 132
Breakdown kit 149
Bulbs Replacing 159
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows 31
C
Car computer see Multifunction display 11
Car jack 145
Carrier 51
Catalytic converter 109
Central locking button 27
Central locking system 25
lock 27
unlock 26
Changes 144
Changing Engine oil 130
Wheel 146
Charging a vehicle battery 135
Checking Battery electrolyte level 135
Brake fluid 132
Coolant level 130
Engine oil 129
Oil level 129
Windscreen washer fluid 132
Children and safety 105
170 Index

F
Fire extinguisher 145
First-aid kit 145
Floor mats 74
Front airbag 100
Front seats 44
Fuel 124
Diesel 126
Fuel gauge 9
refer to Fuel 124
Refuelling 124
Unleaded petrol 125
Fuel consumption 110
Fuses Assignment 156
Replacing 156
G
Gear Recommended gear 11
General view Cockpit 7
Glow plug system – indicator light 21
GSM 84
H
Handbrake 72
HBA 72
Head airbag 102
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system 41
Headlights Driving abroad 113
Headlight cleaning system 41
Head restraint 46Heating 60
Defrosting windows 61
Exterior mirror 42
Rear window 39
Recirculated air mode 61
Seats 46
Heating rear window 39
HHC 72
Horn 7
I
Ignition 70
Ignition lock 70
Immobiliser 69
Information display see MAXI DOT 14
Instrument cluster 8
see Instrument cluster 8
Interior monitor 29
ISOFIX 107
J
Jacking points Raise vehicle 148
Jump-starting 152
L
Lever Main beam 36
Turn signal 36
Light Cockpit 38
Fog lights 35
Fog lights with the function CORNER 37
Hazard warning light system 37
Headlight flasher 36
Main beam 36
Parking light 34Rear fog light 35
Replacing bulbs 159
Turn signal 36
Lights Daytime running lights 35
Headlamp range adjustment 36
Low beam 34
Parking light 37
Parking light on both sides 37
Switching lights on and off 34
Warning lights 16
Loads 164
Lock Central locking system 27
Locking Emergency locking 30
Remote control 28
Locking and unlocking from the inside 27
M
MAXI DOT 14
Main menu 14
Settings 15
Maximum speed 167
MDI 90
Mirror Exterior mirror 42
Make-up 39
Manual dimming interior mirror 42
Mobile phone 84
Connecting to the hands-free system 86
Multifunction display Functions 11
Memory 12
Operation 12
Multimedia 89
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O
Oil refer to Engine oil 129
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 11
Operation in winter De-icing windows 120
Diesel fuel 126
Vehicle battery 135
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 128
Warning lights 16
P
Paint see Paint damage 119
Paint damage 119
Parking Parking aid 74
Parking ticket holder 58
Passive Safety 91
Periodic wiping 40
Petrol refer to Fuel 125
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 119
Power steering 69
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 119
R
Radiator fan 131
Radio reception Aerial 120
Functional fault 120
Raise vehicle 148Rear mirror
Exterior mirror 42
Manual dimming interior mirror 42
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning system 64
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 124
Fuel 124
Regulation Headlamp range 36
Remote control 27
Synchronisation process 28
Remote control key Replacing the battery 24
Replacement of parts 144
Replacing bulbs 159
Fuses 156
Vehicle battery 136
Wiper blades 41, 42
Replenishing Coolant 131
Engine oil 129
Windscreen washer fluid 132
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 52
Roof rack system Roof load 52
Running in Brake pads 109
Engine 109
The first 1 500 km 109
Tyres 109
S
Safe securing system 26
Safety 91
Child safety 105
Child safety seats 105
Head restraints 46ISOFIX 107
TOP TETHER 108
Save electrical energy 110
Seat Adjusting 45
Seat belt Warning light 18
Seat belt height adjuster 98
Seat belts 95
Cleaning 123
fastening and unfastening 97
Height adjustment 98
Seats folding forward 47
Head restraints 46
Heating 46
Selector lever see selector lever positions 80
Selector lever positions 80
Service display 10
Setting Manual air conditioning system 64
Manual dimming interior mirror 42
Steering wheel 69
Setting temperature Heating 60
Setting the clock Clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 110
Gearshift lever 74
Side airbag 101
Snow chains 143
Spare wheel 140
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 77
Starting engine 70
Jump-starting 152
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Index