roof SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G User Guide

Technical data
Technical data
Introductory information
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult a
ŠKODA Service Partner to determine which
engine your vehicle is equipped with.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al-
so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block. ÐData on the vehicle sticker and the type plate
Fig. 136
Vehicle data sticker/type plate Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 136 is located on the floor of the boot and is also
stated in the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code
Partial vehicle description
Operating weight (in

kg)
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 136 is located on the lower part of the column between the
front and rear doors on the driver's side.
The type plate lists the following weights:
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Operating weight
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only. This value repre-
sents the minimum operating weight without additional weight-increasing equip-
ment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or trailer hitch.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight of
the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the difference
between the permissible total weight and the operating weight » .
The payload consists of the following components:
› Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 50 kg).
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Technical data

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

START STOP
Jump-starting 153
Steering force assistance 69
Steering wheel 69
Storage 54
Storage compartments 54
Sun visors 39
Switching off the engine 70
T
Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 122
Material coverings 122
Materials 122
Natural leather 122
Seat belts 123
Taking care of your vehicle 117
Automatic car wash system 118
Chrome parts 119
Cleaning the wheels 121
Door lock cylinders 120
Headlight lenses 120
High-pressure cleaner 118
Plastic parts 119
Polishing the paintwork 119
Preservation 119
Rubber seals 120
Washing 118
Washing by hand 118
Wash system 118
TCS Warning light 20
Technical data 164
Telephone 84
Tiptronic 79
see automatic gearbox 81
Tool 145
TOP TETHER 108
Towing 153
Towing a trailer 115Towing eye 154
Towing protection 29
Traction control 73
Trailer 115
Towing a trailer 115
Transport Boot 48
Roof rack system 51
Transporting children safely 105
Two-way radio systems 84
Type plate 164
Tyre repair 149
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 139
U
Underbody protection 121
unlock Central locking system 26
Unlocking Remote control 28
Uphill start assist 72
USB 90
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 136
Charging 135
Checking the electrolyte level 135
Operation in winter 135
Replacing 136
Safety instructions 133
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control 16
Vehicle data sticker 164
Vehicle dimensions 165
Vehicle key 24
Vehicle tool kit 145Visors
see Sun visors 39
W
Warning lights 16
Warning symbols see Warning lights 16
Warning triangle 145
Washing 117
Automatic car wash system 118
by hand 118
Chrome parts 119
High-pressure cleaner 118
Weights 164
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 149
Caps 141
Loosening and tightening 148
Wheels 137
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel 146
Full wheel trim 141
General information 137
Handling wheels and tyres 139
new tyres 139
Service life of tyres 138
Snow chains 143
Spare wheel 140
Wheel bolts 142
Winter tyres 142
Windows De-icing 120
See Electrical power windows 31
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 132
Replenishing 132
Warning light 22
Winter 132
Windscreen washer system 132
Windscreen wipers 40
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