seats SKODA RAPID 2012 1.G User Guide

WARNING (Continued)
■ The items carried in the boot must be stored in such a way that no objects
are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking manoeuvres are un-
dertaken – risk of injury!
■ When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
boot that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the
safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 93, Cor-
rect seated position for the occupants on the rear seats .
■ If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■ Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■ Under no circumstances, should the permissible axle loads and permissible
gross weight of the vehicle be exceeded – risk of accident! ■ Never transport people in the boot! CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of abrasive objects. Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 138, Service life of tyres .Ð Boot light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10
minutes, the boot light switches off automatically. ÐClass N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.ä
ä On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN

12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load. Ð Fastening elements
Fig. 38
Boot: Lashing eyes and fasten-
ing elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
The boot provides the following fastening elements
»
Fig. 38.
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets. CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg). Note
The front fastening element B
is located behind the folding rear seat back-
rest » Fig. 38. Ð
ä A
B
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›
The mounts of the cover 3
» Fig. 41 must be positioned above the holders 2
of the side trim panel.
› Interlock the cover by lightly knocking on the top side of the cover in the area
between the holders.
› Hook the support straps 1
on the boot lid.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could be
endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something. CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the luggage compartment cover is 1 kg.
■ When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The
following guidelines must be observed. ■ The mounts of the cover 3
» Fig. 41 must be interlocked in the holders of the
side trim panel 2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the seal of the boot lid when it is in the
opened position.
■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest. Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover. ÐRoof rack system
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points 52
Roof load 52 WARNING
■ The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached – risk of accident!
■ Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps.
■ Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■ The handling properties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy or
bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the cen-
tre of gravity and the increased wind attack area – risk of accident! The style
of driving and speed must therefore be adapted to the current circumstances. ■ Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■ Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions. ■ The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident! CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by
ŠKODA.
■ If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. It is therefore
essential that the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are ob-
served.
■ On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened slid-
ing/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof. ■ Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■ The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear-
ances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■ Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
wash. ■ Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load. For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. Ð
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Cup holder in the rear armrest
Fig. 44
Rear armrest: Cup holder
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder.
You can change the size of the individual openings using the removable elements A
and B
» Fig. 44.
› Remove element A
or B
in the direction of the arrow and replace it in the
holder in the required position. ÐAshtray
Fig. 45
Centre console: Ashtray at the front/rear
Removing › Pull out the ashtray
» Fig. 45 upwards.
Install
› Insert the ashtray vertically. WARNING
Never place flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire! CAUTION
When removing do not hold the ashtray at the cover – risk of breakage. Ð Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 46
Centre console: Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the front centre console » Fig. 46.
Operating the cigarette lighter
› Press in the button of the cigarette lighter
» Fig. 46.
› Wait until the button pops forward.
› Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
› Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket. WARNING
■ Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper use of the cigarette
lighter can cause burns. ■ The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the
ignition key withdrawn. Therefore never leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle. £
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Note
■ The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical ap-
pliances » page 54, 12-volt power socket.
■ Further information » page 144, Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts. Ð12-volt power socket
Fig. 47
Centre console: 12-Volt power
socket
The 12-Volt power socket is located in the front centre console » Fig. 47.
Using the power socket
› Remove the power socket cover or the cigarette lighter.
› Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
Further information » page 144, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts .WARNING
■ Improper use of the 12-volt power socket and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
■ Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The 12-volt power socket
and any connected appliances can also be operated when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn. ■ If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately. CAUTION
■ The 12-volt power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical
accessories with a total power uptake of up to 120
watt.
■ Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's elec-
trical system can be damaged.
■ Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain the
battery of the vehicle – risk of battery draining!
■ Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the 12-volt power socket.
■ Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.
■ Before turning the ignition on or off, and before starting the car, switch off the
device connected to the 12-volt power socket to prevent any damage caused by
voltage fluctuations. ■ Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices! Ð Storage compartments
Overview
The vehicle has the following storage compartments: Storage compartment on the front passenger side » page 55
Storage box for safety vest » page 55
Map pockets in the front seats » page 56
Meshed pockets at the front seat rests » page 56
Glasses storage box » page 56
Storage compartment in centre console » page 57
Multimedia holder » page 57
Storage compartments in the doors » page 57
Storage compartments in the boot » page 57£54
Using the system

WARNING
■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!
■ When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from other
storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator – risk of
accident! ÐStorage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 48
Dash panel: Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Open/close
› Pull the handle of the flap in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 48 –  and fold
down the flap.
› Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place.
light
› When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger
side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
› The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and
goes out when the flap is closed.
Cooling
Use the rotary switch » Fig. 48 – 

to open/close the air supply.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment. Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or inte-
rior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend closing the air supply if it is operated in heating mode or the cool-
ing system for the storage compartment is not being used. WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety rea-
sons. Note
A 1 litre bottle (max. capacity) can be stored in the storage compartment on the
front passenger's side. Ð Storage box for safety vest
Fig. 49
Front passenger seat: Stowage
compartment
A storage box » Fig. 49 for the safety vest is located under the front passenger
seat. WARNING
Do not store any other objects here. They could fall out of the storage box –
risk of obstruction or limitation in operating the pedals. CAUTION
Do not store any other objects here – this could cause damage to the storage
box. Ð
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Map pockets in the front seats
Fig. 50
Front seat rests: Map pockets
Map pockets are located on the rear of the seat backrests » Fig. 50.
The map pockets are intended for storage of maps, magazines, etc. WARNING
Never put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury! CAUTION
Do not put any large items such as bottles or sharp objects into the map pockets,
as the pockets and the seat covers could be damaged. ÐMeshed pockets at the front seat rests
Fig. 51
Front seat rests: Meshed pock-
ets
The insides of the front seat rests have meshed pockets » Fig. 51.These meshed pockets are designed for small, light objects, such as a mobile
phone or MP3 player. WARNING
■ Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets. Heavy
objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury! CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets is 150 g.
■ Never put large objects into the meshed pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with
sharp edges – risk of damaging the meshed pockets. Ð Glasses storage box
Fig. 52
Detail of the headliner: Glasses
storage box
› Press on the cover of the glasses storage box, the compartment folds
down » Fig. 52. WARNING
The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the spec-
tacles and otherwise must be kept closed. CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box – they may be
damaged.
■ The maximum permissible load of the glasses compartment is 0.25 kg. Ð
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Storage compartment in centre console
Fig. 53
Centre console: Storage compartments
Open storage compartment at the front of the centre console.
Open storage compartment at the rear of the centre console. ÐMultimedia holder
Fig. 54
Front centre console: Multimedia
holder
The multimedia holder can be found in the stowage compartment of the front
centre console » Fig. 54.
You can use this holder to store e.g. a mobile phone, MP3 player or similar devi-
ces. WARNING
Never use the multimedia holder as an ashtray or for storing flammable ob-
jects – risk of fire! ÐA
B Storage compartments in the doors
Fig. 55
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
Storage compartment in the front doors
Bottle compartment in the front doors
Storage compartment in the rear doors
Bottle compartment in the rear doors WARNING
Use the area A
» Fig. 55 of the storage compartment only for storing objects
which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not im-
paired. Ð Storage compartments in the boot
Fig. 56
Boot: Stowage compartment
The cover for the side compartment can be removed, thus enlarging the boot. £ A
B
C
D
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For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its
operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower. Note
■ The engine can only be started with a genuine ŠKODA key with the matching
code. ■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem. ■ After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10
minutes.
■ If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, the fuse for the fuel
pump may have a fault. Check the fuse and replace, if necessary » page 157,
Fuses in the dash panel

or seek assistance from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
■ We recommend locking the steering wheel
whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car. ÐAdjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 62
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever below the steering column/safe
distance to the steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
First of all adjust the driver's seat
» page 44, Front seats.
› Pull the lever below the steering wheel down
» Fig. 62 – .
ä ›
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
› Push the lever upwards to the stop. Ð Power steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-
gine is not running (vehicle being towed in). However, greater physical effort is
required to turn the steering wheel. Ð Electronic immobiliser
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 68.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The
electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is with-
drawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following is displayed in the information display: Immobilizer active. Ð
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Starting-off and Driving

Button
Action Radio, traffic information CD/MP3/Navigation3
Press briefly
Switch to the previous stored radio station
Interruption of the traffic report Changing to the previous title3 Press button for a
long period of time Search backwards
Fast rewindNote
■ The functions of button 1
are different for vehicles fitted with a universal tele-
phone preinstallation GSM
II » page 85.
■ The loudspeakers in the vehicle are adjusted to the power output of the radio
and navigation system of 4x20°W. ÐAUX-IN und MDI input ports
Fig. 75
AUX input/MDI input
For a description of use, refer to the operating instructions for the relevant radio
or navigation system.
AUX input
The AUX input is located in the following places:
› Between the front seats in the centre console
» Fig. 75 – ;
› Above the storage box of the front centre console
» Fig. 75 – ;
› On the front of the Amundsen+ navigation system.
The AUX input is used to connect external audio sources (e.g. iPod or mp3 player)
via the factory-fitted radio or navigation system. Multi-Device Interface (MDI) input
The MDI input is located above the storage box of the front centre con-
sole » Fig. 75 –
.
The MDI input comprises AUX and MDI inputs.
The MDI input is used to connect external audio sources (e.g. iPod or mp3 player)
and to play back audio from these devices via the factory-fitted radio or naviga-
tion system.
You need to use the correct adapter, available from

ŠKODA Original Accessories,
to connect audio sources e.g., iPod.
USB input
You can also use the USB input » Fig. 75 –  to connect e.g., a USB stick contain-
ing audio files. Audio play back starts as soon as you connect the USB stick. Ð
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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Safety equipment 91
Before setting off 91
What influences the driving safety? 92
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the subject
of passive safety in your vehicle. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and
safety of children. It is therefore important, in particular, to comply with the notes
and warnings in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those
travelling with you. WARNING
■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety, which
concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters of this
Owner's Manual.
■ The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This ap-
plies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle. ÐSafety equipment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 91.
ä The following list contains part of the safety equipment in your vehicle:
› three-point seat belts for all the seats;
› belt force limiters for the front seats;
› belt tensioners for front seats;
› seat belt height adjusters for front seats;
› Front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger;
› side airbags;
› head airbags;
› anchoring points for child seat using the
ISOFIX system;
› anchoring points for child seat using the TOP TETHER system;
› head restraints adjustable for height 1)
;
› adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you
and those travelling with you in accident situations. The safety equipment does
not protect you or the people travelling with you, if you or your occupants adopt
an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used. Ð Before setting off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 91.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay
attention to the following points before setting off.
›
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
› Check the tyre inflation pressure.
› Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
› Secure all items of luggage
» page 48.
› Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
› Adjust the mirrors, the front seat and head restraint to your body size.
› Advise your passengers to adjust the head restraints to their body size.
› Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts
» page 105 , Transporting children safely .
› Adopt the correct seated position
» page 92. Tell your passengers to assume
the correct seated position.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt. Also inform passengers to fasten the seat belt
correctly » page 95 . Ð
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1)
Not valid for sports seat.
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