key SKODA RAPID 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

CAUTIONThe detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable towbar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
193
Synchronising the remote control
194
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery.■
When replacing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 159
Remove cover/take out battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 193.
The battery is located under a cover
A
» Fig. 159 .
We recommend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage. Howev- er, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down inthe region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
Note
■ The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with
the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 194.■
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.

193Emergency equipment and self-help

Synchronising the remote controlFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 193.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may not
be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery in the remote control key was replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute.

Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking a door
194
Unlocking the tailgate
194
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
195
Locking a door
Fig. 160
Left rear door: Emergency lock-
ingFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 194.
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the panel
A
» Fig. 160 .
›
Insert the key into the slot
B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the di-
rection of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
›
Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it cannot be opened from the outside. The door is unlocked by pulling on the door opening lever and is then opened from the outside.

Unlocking the tailgate
Fig. 161
Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 194.
Unlocking
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 55.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot in the trim panel as far as it goes » Fig. 161
.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the boot lid.
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194Do-it-yourself

›Reinsert the cover into the dash panel in the opposite direction to the arrow
such that the guide pins are guided into the dash panel openings.
Carefully push the cover in.

Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 166
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 197.
No.Power consumer1S-contact2START - STOP3Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment, telephone, oil level
sensor, diagnostic port4Control unit for ABS/ESC, steering angle sensor strip with switches5Petrol engine: Speed regulating system6Reversing light (manual gearbox)7Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake pedal switch, clutch switch, engine cooling fan9Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air condi-
tioning system, park distance control, window lift, engine cooling fan, heated washer nozzles10DC-DC converter11Mirror adjustmentNo.Power consumer12Control unit for trailer detection13Electronic control unit for automatic gearbox, selector lever of the au-tomatic gearbox14Headlight beam control15Not assigned16Power steering, speed sensor, engine control unit, control unit for fuel
pump17Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP18Mirror heater19Ignition lock input20Engine control unit, electronic control unit for fuel pump, fuel pump21Reversing lamp (automatic gearbox), fog lights with the function
CORNER
22
Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air condi- tioning system, telephone, instrument cluster, steering angle sender,
multi-function steering wheel, ignition key removal lock, diagnostic
port23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment, side
lights24Central control unit25Not assigned26Rear window wiper27Not assigned28Petrol engine: Purge valve, PTC heater29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition system, cruise control31Lambda probe32High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Switch illumination, number plate light, parking light36Main beam37Rear fog light, DC-DC converter38Fog lights 198Do-it-yourself

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
110
Unleaded petrol110
ABS Function
112
Warning light18
Accessories149
Adjusting Belt height
133
Exterior mirror50
Head restraints53
Interior mirror50
Manual air conditioning81
Seat53
Seats52
Steering wheel96
Adjusting the seats52, 127
Adjustment Beam range
41
Aerial153
Airbag135
Deactivating140
Deactivating the front passenger airbag140
Deployment135
Front airbag137
Head airbag139
Indicator light20
Modifications and damage to the airbag system151
Side airbag138
Airbag system135
Air conditioning system Air outlets
76
Climatronic82
Manual air conditioning system79
Air outlets76
Alarm Switching off36
Triggering36
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
36
Trailer125
Antilock Braking System112
Armrest Front
55
Rear55
Artificial leather158
Ashtray59
ASR warning light
17
Assist system ABS
112
Assist systems111
ABS18
ASR17
Cruise Control System114
EDL112
ESC17, 111
HBA112
HHC112
Parking aid113
START-STOP116
TCS112
Auto Check Control13
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
195
Starting-off and driving103
Tiptronic103
Automatic load deactivation174
Automatic transmission101
Kickdown104
Malfunction104
Selector lever lock103
Using the selector lever102
AUX95
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
109
Avoiding damage to your vehicle109
B
Ball head Check fitting
121
Fitting121
Ready position120
Removing122
Battery In the remote control key
193
Belts130
Belt tensioners133
Bonnet Closing
164
Opening164
Boot Class N1 vehicles
65
Double-sided floor covering70
Flexible storage compartment69
Hooks66
Meshed pocket for storage70
See Boot lid38
Storage compartments in the boot69
Boot cover Parking position
68
Boot lid Automatic locking
38
Closing38
Opening38
Brake booster100
Brake fluid170
Changing171
Checking170
Information messages15
Brakes Brake assist systems
111
Brake booster100
Brake fluid170
Handbrake100
212Index

Fuel reserveIndicator light19
Fuses Assignment
197
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel198
Colour coding197
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment200
Replacing197
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
200
G
Gearbox Information messages
13
Gear change Gear recommendation
24
Information on the selected gear24
Gear changing Gear stick
101
General view Cockpit
9
Generator Indicator light
15
Glasses storage box62
Glow plug system Warning light
18
GSM85
H
Handbrake
100
Indicator light14
Hazard warning light system44
HBA112
Head airbag139
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
49
HeadlightsBulb arrangement201
Driving abroad110
Headlight cleaning system49
Head restraint53
Heating Defrosting windows
78
Exterior mirror50
operating77
Rear window47
Recirculated air mode79
Seats54
Heating and air-conditioning76
Heating rear window47
HHC112
Hill Hold Control (HHC)112
Hooks66
Horn9
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)112
I
Ice-scraper
155
Ice warning23
Ignition98
Immobiliser98
Indicator lights14
Individual settings Locking
34
Unlocking34
Inertia reels133
Information system22
Compass point display24
Door warning24
Gear recommendation24
Ice warning23
MAXI DOT display27
Multifunction display25
Operation22
Service interval display28
Instrument cluster10
Counter for distance driven12
Display11
Fuel gauge12
Indicator lights14
Overview10
Revolution counter11
Speedometer11
Temperature gauge11
Interior monitor36
ISOFIX145
J
Jack
183
Jacking points Raise vehicle
186
Jump-starting189, 190
K
Key Locking
32
Starting the engine98
Unlocking32
L
Lever Main beam
43
Turn signal43
Windscreen wipers49
Light Daytime running lights
42
Fog lights with CORNER function43
Parking light45
Replacing bulbs200
Light bulbs Rear light (Rapid)
204
Lighting Luggage compartment
64
215Index

Lights41
Beam range adjustment41
Cockpit45
Fog lights43
Hazard warning light system44
Headlight flasher43
Indicator lights14
Low beam41
Main beam43
Parking light41
Rear fog light44
switching on/off41
Turn signal43
Loads207
Locking Individual settings
34
Key32
Remote control33
Vehicle key32
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside 34
Low beam
41
Luggage compartment64
Cover67
Emergency unlocking194
Fastening elements65
Fixing nets66
Lighting64
Unlocking the tailgate194
Variable loading floor70
Luggage compartment cover67
Luggage compartment lid37
M
Main beam
43
Indicator light21
Maintenance107
Decorative films155
Manual air conditioning Adjusting
81
Recirculated air mode81
Manual gear changing see gear changing101
Manually setting air conditioning Control elements
80
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
27
MAXI DOT display27
Main menu28
Operation22
Settings28
Maximum speed209
MDI95
Meshed pocket for storage70
Meshed pockets on the front seat backrests64
MFD See multifunction display
25
Mirror Exterior mirror
50
Vanity47
Mobile phone85
Connecting to the hands-free system88
Modes of the automatic transmission102
Modifications149
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
151
Service150
Spoiler151
Multifunction display Functions
25
Information26
Memory25
Operation22
Multimedia92
Multimedia holder61
N
N1
65
Nets66
O
Oil Information messages
16
See Engine oil167
On-board computer See multifunction display
25
Operation in winter De-icing windows
155
Diesel fuel162
Vehicle battery173
Outside temperature26
Overview Engine compartment
165
Indicator lights14
P
Paintwork See Paintwork care
154
Paintwork care154
Panoramic roof48
Parking Parking aid
113
Parking aid113
Function113
Parking light41
Part replacement149
Passive safety Before setting off
126
Driving safety127
Safety equipment126
Passive Safety126
Pedals101
Footmats101
Petrol refer to Fuel
161
Polishing the paintwork See Taking care of your vehicle
154
216Index

Power outlet12 V60
Power steering97
Indicator light17
Practical features56
Meshed pockets on the front seat backrests64
Storage compartment in centre console58
Storage compartment on the passenger side63
Storage pockets on the front seats64
Waste container60
R
Radiator fan
165
Raise vehicle186
Rear fog light44
Indicator light18
Rear interior light46
Rear mirror49
Exterior mirror50
Interior mirror50
recirculated air mode Climatronic
83
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
81
Refuelling160
Fuel160
Remote control Locking
33
Replacing the battery193
Synchronisation process194
Unlocking33
Remote control key Replacing the battery
193
Repairs and technical alterations149
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights andparking light
202
Bulb for the fog light203
Bulb for the licence plate light203
Bulb in rear light (Rapid Spaceback)206
Bulb in rear light (Rapid)204
Bulbs200
Fuses197
Fuses in the dash panel197
Fuses in the engine compartment199
Low beam bulb201
Vehicle battery174
Windscreen wiper blades195
Wiper blades196
Replenishing Coolant
170
Engine oil168
Windscreen washer fluid165
Revolution counter11
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
74
Roof rack system74
Roof load75
Running-in The first 1500 km
104
Running in Brake pads
105
Engine104
Tyres105
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
33
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
33
Safe securing system33
Safety126
Child safety142
Child safety seats142
Correct seated position127
Head restraints53
ISOFIX145
TOP TETHER146
Saving electrical energy105
Seals Taking care of your vehicle155
Seat Adjusting
53
Seat belt warning light
15
Seat belts130
Belt tensioners133
Cleaning159
fastening and unfastening132
Height adjustment133
Inertia reels133
The physical principle of a frontal collision131
Seat features54
Seats folding forward
55
Front armrest55
Head restraints53
Heating54
Rear armrest55
Seats and useful equipment52
Adjusting the seats52
see automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears on the multifunction
steering wheel
103
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
102
Selector lever lock Indicator light
21
Service150
Service interval display28
Service intervals147
Setting Lower position of the variable loading floor
72
Upper position of the variable loading floor71
Setting the clock Clock
13
Shelves56
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
106
217Index

Side airbag138
Snow chains181
Spare wheel179
Speedometer11
See speedometer11
Speed symbol See Wheels
178
Spoiler151
START-STOP116
Manually activating/deactivating the system117
Operating conditions of the system117
Starting/shutting down the engine116
Starting and stopping the engine with the key97
Starting engine Jump-starting
189
Starting the engine Jump-starting
190
Key98
START STOP Information messages
118
Jump-starting191
Steering force assistance97
Steering wheel96
Storage compartment in centre console58
Storage compartment on the passenger side63
Storage compartments56
Storage compartments in the boot69
Storage compartments in the doors57
Storage pockets on the front seats64
sun roof48
sunshade48
Sun visors47
Switch See Ignition
98
Switching off the engine99
Switch light on/off41
T
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
158
Seat belts159
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
153
Cavity protection156
Chrome parts155
Cleaning the wheels156
Decorative films155
Door lock cylinders156
Headlight lenses156
High-pressure cleaner153
Plastic parts154
Polishing the paintwork154
Rubber seals155
Taking care of the interior157
Taking care of your vehicle exterior153
Washing152
Washing by hand152
Wash system153
Wax treatment154
Taking care of your vehicles Fabric covers
159
TCS Operation
112
Technical data207
Telephone85
Temporary spare wheel179
Tiptronic103
Tools183
TOP TETHER146
Towing191
Towing a trailer119
Towing device Description
119
Drawbar load119
Use and care122
Towing eye Front192
Rear192
Towing protection36
Traction Control System (TCS)112
Trailer119, 123
13-pin power socket124
driving with a trailer124
Loading123
Safety eye124
Transport Luggage compartment
64
Roof rack system74
Transporting children safely142
Turn signal43
Turn signal system Indicator light
20
two-way radio systems85
Type plate207
Tyre inflation pressure Indicator light
20
Tyre load-bearing capacity See Wheels
177
Tyre pressure monitor Setting
178
Tyre repair Check pressure
189
Preparations188
Sealing and inflating the tyre188
Tyres175
Inflation pressure176
New177
See Wheels177
Sizes176
Tyre wear indicator176
U
Underbody protection
157
Unleaded petrol110
218Index

UnlockingIndividual settings34
Key32
Remote control33
Vehicle key32
Unlocking and locking31
USB95
Useful equipment 12-volt power outlet
60
Ashtray59
Car park ticket holder56
Cigarette lighter59
Clothes hook63
Cup holders58
Glasses storage box62
Holder for reflective vest57
Multimedia holder61
Storage compartment in the front arm rest62
Storage compartments in the doors57
Using the information system22
Using the selector lever102
V
Variable loading floor
70
Folding up73
Inserting72
Lower position72
Parking position73
Removing72
Upper position71
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
174
charging173
Checking the battery electrolyte level173
Cover172
Operation in winter173
Replacing174
Safety instructions171
Vehicle care147
Alcantara158
Artificial leather158
Cloths158
Vehicle Condition See Auto Check Control
13
Vehicle data sticker207
Vehicle dimensions208
Vehicle height208
vehicle identification number - VIN207
Vehicle key Locking
32
Unlocking32
Vehicle length208
Vehicle tool kit183
Vehicle width208
Vest Holder for reflective vest
57
Visibility46
Visors see Sun visors
47
W
Warning at excessive speeds
27
Warning triangle182
Warranty5
Washing147
Automatic car wash system153
by hand152
Chrome parts155
High-pressure cleaner153
Waste container60
Water Driving through
109
Wax treatment See Taking care of your vehicle
154
Weights207
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt186
Caps180
Loosening and tightening185
Wheel rims175
Wheels Bolts
180
Changing184
Full trim180
General information175
Load index177
Replacing wheels176
Service life of tyres176
Snow chains181
Spare wheel179
Speed symbol178
Storing wheels176
Temporary spare wheel179
Tyre pressure176
Tyre sizes176
Tyre wear indicator176
Unidirectional tyres178
Winter tyres181
Window Interior mirror
50
Windows De-icing
155
See Electrical power windows38
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
165
Replenishing165
Warning light20
Winter165
Windscreen washer system165
Windscreen wipers49
Windscreen wiper Replacing the front windscreen wiper blades
195
Service position195
219Index