SKODA RAPID 2013 1.G Workshop Manual

sunshade (Rapid Spaceback)Fig. 31
Sun screen
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
The interior can be lit through the panoramic roof tinted glass (hereinafter onlyreferred to as sun roof). The panorama roof can be exposed or covered over with
the sun screen » Fig. 31. In order to close the panorama roof completely, the sun
screen must be pushed into its end position.
Please pay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or
other items on the roof of your vehicle » page 74,
in section Introduction .
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Windscreen wipers and washers

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
49
Headlight cleaning system
49
The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the igni-
tion is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 165.
WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 195.■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
■
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be- tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■
Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
blades would move back into their rest position and while doing so damage the
paintwork of the bonnet.
Note
■ Keep the wiper blades clean. They may become soiled, e.g., with wax residues
after washing in automatic car wash systems » page 153.■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
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48Using the system

Activating the windscreen wipers and washersFig. 32
Operating lever: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Operating lever positions » Fig. 32
Wipers off
Interval windscreen wiping
slow windscreen wiping
rapid windscreen wiping
Flick windscreen wiping, service position of the wiper arms » page 195,
(spring-loaded position)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-tensioned position) Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular inter- vals after a few seconds)
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned position)
Switch for setting the desired interval between the individual windscreen wipes (
1
Interval windscreen wiping)
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe somewhat
later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop
and the wipers to continue for another 1-3 wiper strokes (depending on the
spraying duration).
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes somewhatlater.
01234567ALetting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop
and the wiper to continue for another 1-3 wiper strokes (depending on the spray-
ing duration). The operating lever remains in position 6
.
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Headlight cleaning system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 48.
After the ignition is switched on, the headlights are always cleaned at the first
and after every tenth spray of the windscreen
5
» Fig. 32 on page 49 when the
low beam or main beam is switched on.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight len-
ses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guidelines
must be observed » page 156, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any
snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
Rear mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
50
Exterior mirror
50
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49Lights and visibility

WARNING■Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other objects.■Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of vi-
sion. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mir-
rors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following
vehicles.■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
Note
■ The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running.■Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.■
If the electrical exterior mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjus-
ted by hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
■
Contact a specialist garage if there is a fault with the power setting function for
the exterior mirrors.
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Interior mirror
Fig. 33
Interior mirror
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 49.
Dimming mirror
›
Adjust the lever at the lower edge of the mirror in the direction of the arrow
A
» Fig. 33 .
The mirror dips.
Basic setting›Adjust the lever at the lower edge of the mirror in the direction of the arrowB
» Fig. 33 .
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Exterior mirror
Fig. 34
Front door - rotary knob for the exterior mirrors: mechanical/electri-
cal
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 49.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
Mechanically-adjustable mirrors
By moving the rotary knob in the direction of the arrow, the mirror surface can be
adjusted to the desired position » Fig. 34 - 
.
Electrically-adjustable mirrors
By moving the rotary knob in the direction of the arrow, the mirror surface can be
adjusted to the desired position » Fig. 34 - 
.
The knob can be moved into the following positions. Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater 
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Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows. To
put it back into its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it audibly clicks into place.
51Lights and visibility

Seats and useful equipment
Adjusting the seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
53
Head restraints
53
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the
upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following: › Reaching the controls safely and quickly,
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNINGGeneral information■Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this will
impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of injury!
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 142, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
The front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to match the body
size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to provide
the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat, except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
WARNINGInformation for the driver■Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of accident!■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel. Not maintaining
this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you - hazard!
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking » page 101. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
WARNINGInformation for the front passenger■Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to proper-
ly protect you – risk to life!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – never
place your feet on the dash panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the
seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury when braking or in the
event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries
when adopting an incorrect seated position!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.
52Using the system

Adjusting the front seatsFig. 35
Controls on the seat / controls on the sport seat
Fig. 36
Adjusting the seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 52.
Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
›
Pull lever
A
» Fig. 35 (in the centre) in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 36 and
push the seat in the required direction.
The lock must click into place after you release the lever.
Adjusting height of seat
›
Push or pull lever
B
» Fig. 35 in the direction of one of the arrows
2
» Fig. 36
again.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
Remove the load on the seat backrest (do not lean on it), pull the lever
C
» Fig. 35 in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 36 and set the desired angle
of the seat backrest with the back.
After releasing the lever C, the seat backrest will remain in the set position.
Head restraints
Fig. 37
Head restraint: adjusting/removing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 52.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of the head.
Setting the height
›
Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it upwards as re-
quired.
›
To move the head restraint downwards, press and hold the locking button
A
» Fig. 37 with one hand and push the head restraint downwards with the
other hand.
Removing and installing head restraints
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as it will go.
›
Press the locking button
A
» Fig. 37 and pull out the head restraint.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button audibly clicks into place.
Removing and installing rear head restraints
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as it will go.
›
Press the locking button in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 37 while simulta-
neously pressing the locking button into the opening in the direction of the ar- row
2
using a flat screwdriver with a maximum width of 5 mm, and pull out the
head restraint. 
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›To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest
until the locking button audibly clicks into place.WARNING■ The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
Note
For the sport seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat backr-
ests. These headrests cannot be adjusted by height or removed.
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
54
Front armrest
55
Rear armrest
55
Rear seat backrests
55
Front seat heating
Fig. 38
Heated front seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 54.
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically. The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button  or  » Fig. 38 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the level of the seat heating is down-regu- lated up to the switch-off. The level of the seat heating is indicated by the num-
ber of illuminated warning lights in the switch.
WARNINGIf you have a controlled pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through med-
ication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend
not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior
and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recom-
mend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so
that the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult
your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■Do not turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele-
ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do not
turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and seat
heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 159.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 174,
Automatic load deactivation .
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Front armrestFig. 39
Adjusting armrest
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 54.
Setting the height
›
Lift the armrest fully upwards in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 39 and then
move it back down completely.
›
Move the armrest into one of the 5 locking positions.
The armrest includes a storage compartment » page 62.
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Rear armrest
Fig. 40
Fold the armrest forwardFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 54.
Folding forward
›
Pull on the loop
A
» Fig. 40 and fold the armrest forward in the direction of the
arrow.
A cup holder may be located in the armrest » page 58.
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Rear seat backrests
Fig. 41
Opening for inserting the belt tongue: Rapid / Rapid Space Back /
Fold back seat rest forward
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 54.
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backrests
forward. The seat backrests can be folded forward individually on vehicles with
divided rear seats.
Folding forward
Before folding the rear seats forwards, adapt the position of the front seats in
such a way that they are not damaged by the folded rear seat backrests 1)
.
›
Put the belt tongue into the opening
A
» Fig. 41 on the corresponding side of
the vehicle – safety position.
›
Press the locking button
B
and completely fold the back seat rest forward in
the direction of the arrow. 


1)
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints removed
before the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that
they are not be damaged or soiled.
55Seats and useful equipment

Folding backwards›If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest til-ted slightly forwards.›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking but-
ton
B
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
C
is hidden.
WARNING■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects in
the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on sud- den braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can the
seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backrests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the folded back
seat backrests.
Practical equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
56
Storage compartments in the doors
57
Holder for reflective vest
57
Storage compartments in centre console
58
Cup holders
58
Cigarette lighter
59
Ashtray
59
12-volt power outlet
60
Waste container
60
Multimedia holder
61
Storage compartment in the front arm rest
62Glasses storage box62Storage compartment on the passenger side63
Clothes hook
63
Storage pockets on the front seats
64
Meshed pockets on the front seat backrests
64WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may distract you
from concentrating on the traffic – there is the risk of an 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 or operate the clutch or accelerator pedal –
risk of accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the drinks
holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking
or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash and cigarette or cigar stubs must only be discarded in ashtrays!
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Car park ticket holder
Fig. 42
Parking ticket holder
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching car park tickets. 
56Using the system

WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not
to restrict the driver's vision.
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Storage compartments in the doors
Fig. 43
Storage compartment: in the front door/in the rear door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 56.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 43
Storage compartment in the front doors
Bottle compartment in the front doors
Storage compartment in the rear doors
Bottle compartment in the rear doors
WARNINGIn order to ensure that the operating range of the side airbag is not impaired,
area A » Fig. 43 of the storage compartment must only be used for storing
objects that do not protrude.
Note
■ In area B of the storage compartment of the front doors, a bottle can be
housed with a max. content of 1.5 l.■
In area
D
of the storage compartment of the rear doors, a bottle with a max.
content of 0.5 l can be stored.
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ABCDHolder for reflective vestFig. 44
Driver seat: High visibility vest
holder
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 56.
The holder for the reflective vest is located under the driver's seat » Fig. 44.
WARNINGDo not put anything else except the reflective vest into the holder – other-
wise it may fall out of the holder – risk of obstruction or limitation in operating
the pedal!
CAUTION
Do not put anything else except the reflective vest into the holder – risk of dam-
age to the holder.
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