tow SKODA RAPID 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty for
new cars5
Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended
warranty
6
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
9
Overview
8
Instruments and Indicator Lights
10
Instrument cluster
10
Indicator lights
14
Information system
22
Driver information system
22
Multifunction display (MFD)
25
MAXI DOT display
27
Service interval display
28
Unlocking and opening
31
Unlocking and locking
31
Anti-theft alarm system
36
Luggage compartment lid
37
Electrical power windows
38
Lights and visibility
41
Lights
41
Interior lighting
45
Visibility
46
Windscreen wipers and washers
48
Rear mirror
49Seats and useful equipment52Adjusting the seats52
Seat features
54
Practical equipment
56
Luggage compartment
64
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Rapid Spaceback)
70
Roof rack system
74
Heating and air-conditioning
76
Heating, ventilation, cooling
76
Heating
77
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning system)
79
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system)
82
Communication and multimedia
85
Universal telephone installation GSM II
85
Voice control
90
Multimedia
92
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
96
Steering
96
Starting and stopping the engine
97
Brakes
99
Manual gear changing and pedals
101
Automatic transmission
101
Running in
104
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
105
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
109
Driving abroad
110
Assist systems
111
Brake assist systems
111
Parking aid
113Cruise Control System114START-STOP116
Towing a trailer
119
Towing device
119
Trailer
123
Safety
Passive Safety
126
General information
126
Correct seated position
127
Seat belts
130
Using seat belts
130
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
133
Airbag system
135
Description of the airbag system
135
Airbag overview
136
Deactivating airbags
139
Transporting children safely
142
Child seat
142
Fastening systems
145
General Maintenance
Vehicle care
147
Service intervals
147
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
149
Washing your car
152
Taking care of your vehicle exterior
153
Taking care of the interior
157
Inspecting and replenishing
160
Fuel
160
Engine compartment
162
Engine oil
166
Coolant
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Brake fluid170Vehicle battery171
Wheels
175
Tyres and wheel rims
175
Winter operation
180
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
182
Emergency equipment
182
Changing a wheel
184
Tyre repair
187
Jump-starting
189
Towing the vehicle
191
Remote control
193
Emergency unlocking/locking
194
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
195
Fuses and light bulbs
197
Fuses
197
Bulbs
200
Technical data
Technical data
207
Vehicle data
207
Index
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Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extendedwarranty
Mobility warranty
The mobility warranty provides a sense of security when travelling in your vehicle.
As part of the mobility warranty, if your car breaks down when you are on the
move as a result of an unexpected fault, you can access services to ensure your
continued mobility. These services include the following: Breakdown service at
the breakdown location and towing to the ŠKODA Service Partner, technical as-
sistance by phone or on-site operation.
If your vehicle is not repaired on the same day, the ŠKODA Service Partner may
provide further services as required, such as replacement transportation (bus,
train etc.) or a courtesy vehicle etc.
More information regarding terms and conditions for the provision of a mobility
warranty for your vehicle can be obtained from your ŠKODA Partner. They will also
provide you with detailed terms and conditions for the mobility warranty with re-
spect to your vehicle. In the event that there is no mobility warranty coverage
available for your vehicle, you should check with any ŠKODA Service Partnerabout the possibility of a subsequent agreement.
Note
The mobility warranty is only available for some countries.
Optional ŠKODA extended warranty
If you received a ŠKODA extended warranty when purchasing your new car, the
two-year ŠKODA warranty for damages to your ŠKODA vehicle will be extended to your chosen duration or until the specified mileage limit has been reached, which-
ever occurs first.
The previously mentioned paint warranty and the warranty against rust perfora-
tion are unaffected by the extended warranty.
Detailed conditions for the extended warranty are included in the extended war- ranty terms and conditions, which your ŠKODA Partner will have given to you
upon purchasing your new car.
NoteThe mobility warranty and optional ŠKODA extended warranty are only available
for some countries.
6Mobility warranty and ŠKODA extended warranty

The display is updated regularly while you are driving.Current driving speed
The current speed displayed is identical to the display on the speedometer3
» Fig. 2 on page 10.
Oil temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range of 80-110 °C, the engine operating
temperature has been reached.
If the oil temperature is lower than 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine revs, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking
the oil temperature is present, the following 


is displayed instead of the oil
temperature.
Warning at excessive speeds
Set the speed limit, e.g. for the maximum permissible speed in towns » page 27,
Warning at excessive speeds .

Warning at excessive speeds
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 25.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Select the menu item Speed warning (MAXI DOT display) or 
(segment dis-
play).
›
Activate the speed limit option by confirming this menu item 1)
.
›
Set the desired speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Store the speed limit by confirming the set value, or wait several seconds; your
settings will be saved automatically.
The speed limit can be adjusted from 30 km/h to 250 km/h in 5 km/h increments.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
Select the menu item Speed warning (MAXI DOT display) or 
(segment dis-
play).
›
Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Confirm the current speed as the speed limit.
If you wish to adjust the set speed limit, you can do so in 5 km/h intervals (e.g. the
accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).›
Store the speed limit, or wait several seconds; your settings will be saved auto-
matically.
Change or disable speed limit
›
Select the menu item Speed warning (MAXI DOT display) or  (segment dis-
play).
›
By confirming the stored value, the speed limit is disabled.
›
By reconfirming, the option to change the speed limit is activated.
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning. The menu item Speed warning (MAXI DOT display) or  (Segment display) appears in
the display at the same time as the set threshold.
The set speed limit value remains stored even after switching off the ignition.

MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
28
Settings
28
The MAXI DOT display provides you with information about the current operating
state of your vehicle. Depending on the vehicle equipment, it also provides you
with data relating to the radio, multifunction display (MFD), mobile phone, naviga-
tion system, automatic gearbox » page 101 and devices connected via the MDI in-
put.
WARNINGConcentrate fully on your driving at all times! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.

1)
If no value is set the output value 30 km/h is automatically displayed.
27Information system

Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
36
Interior monitor and towing protection
36
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against vehicle break-ins. If an attempt is made to break into the vehicle, the system triggers au-
dible and visual warning signals (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
An alarm is triggered when the following monitored areas of the vehicle have afault.
› Bonnet.
› Boot lid.
› Doors.
› Ignition lock.
› Vehicle inclination
» page 36.
› Interior of car
» page 36.
› A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
› Socket of the factory-fitted towing device
» page 124, Driving with a trailer .
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the alarm system is activated.
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the doors and windows are closed in order
to ensure that the anti-theft alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 36.
Activating
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
If the vehicle is unlocked and a door or the boot lid not opened within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safe securing system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched back on. This function is intended to
prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is unlocked. If the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds, the alarm system is automatically activa-ted again.
Note
If the vehicle is unlocked by inserting the key into the driver door, the key must
be inserted into the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15 seconds
of unlocking the door to deactivate the alarm system.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 17
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car or the inclination of the vehicle, and then triggers the alarm. 
36Using the system

Switching off›Switch off the ignition.›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol button  » Fig. 17 on the B-column on the driver's side. The
symbol lighting in the button changes  from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are activated automatically after
the vehicle is locked.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibility
of the alarm being triggered by movement (e.g. children or animals) from within
the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or
towed.
CAUTION
■ The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehicle.■
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked, even if the
safe securing system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not activa-
ted.

Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
38
Automatic locking
38WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if it was locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the boot lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust gases
may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment lid,
as otherwise it could crack – risk of injury!
CAUTION■ If the vehicle was locked before the boot lid was closed, the lid is immediately
locked automatically when closed.■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the tailgate, it could crack.
Note
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated when
starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central locking.
The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is opened.
37Unlocking and opening

The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loadedWARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehicles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.■
An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the  or  posi-
tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible warning signal is switched off after a few seconds or as a result of door contact
when the driver's door is closed. However, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if necessary.
■
If leaving the vehicle without needing the parking lights on, always turn the
light switch to position .

Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
The daytime running lights function provides the lighting of the front of the vehi-
cle.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch » Fig. 21 on page 41 to position 
.
Deactivating the daylight driving lights function
›
Deactivate the daylight driving lights by removing the fuse for the daylight driv-
ing lights » page 197 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Activating the daylight driving lights function›Activate the daylight driving lights by inserting the fuse with the appropriate
amperage for the daylight driving lights » page 197, Fuses in the dash panel .
Deactivating daytime running lights on vehicles with the START-STOP system›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal lever » Fig. 22 on page 43 towards the steering wheel
while simultaneously pushing it downwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition – wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the deactiva- tion of the daytime running lights.
›
Release the turn signal lever.
Activating daytime running lights on vehicles with the START-STOP system
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal lever » Fig. 22 on page 43 towards the steering wheel
while simultaneously pushing it upwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition – wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the activation
of the daytime running lights.
›
Release the turn signal lever.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following condi- tions are met:
The ignition is switched on.
The daylight driving lights function is activated.
The light switch » Fig. 21 on page 41 is in position 
.
Note
When the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at the
front nor the rear) and the number plate lights are not lit.42Using the system

The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the
right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h. The low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
The CORNER light is mainly intended to be used for illuminating the nearby envi-
ronment at a broad angle in front of and beside the vehicle. It lights up and goes
out gradually.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 41.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 23 on page 43 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 43, the rear fog light is switched
on by turning the light switch to the position 
and is pulled out directly to the
position
2
. This switch can only be put into one position.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light is
switched on » page 14.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven
with a trailer.
Hazard warning light systemFig. 24
Button for hazard warning light
system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 41.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 24 .
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warning
light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch on
automatically.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the igni- tion are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corresponding
vehicle side will flash.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle has broken down.


1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
44Using the system

Rear window heaterFig. 29
Dash panel: Button for rear win-
dow heater
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 29
Switch the rear window heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after approx. 7 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free from
mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel econ-
omy » page 108 , Saving electrical energy .
Note
■
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automatical-
ly, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-
trol » page 174 , Automatic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.

Sun visorsFig. 30
Sun visor: left/right
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture and
swivelled towards the door in the direction of the arrow
1
or
2
» Fig. 30 .
The driver or front passenger sun visor has a vanity mirror
A
or
B
with a cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of arrow
3
or
4
.
WARNINGThe sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens, etc. are attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed.

47Lights and visibility

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