SKODA RAPID 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

Replacing the windscreen wiper bladesFig. 147
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 167 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms
into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
›
Closing the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Place the operating lever in position
4
» page 66 , Activating the windscreen
wipers and washers .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 147 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» page 66 , Activat-
ing the windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 148
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 167 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
1
» Fig. 148 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
›
Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
169
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
170
Fuses in the engine compartment
171
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment
171
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-
ing » page 170 , Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or » page 171 ,
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment .
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow20white25green30orange40WARNINGAlways read and observe the warning notes before completing any work in
the engine compartment » page 137, Engine compartment .CAUTION■
“Never repair” fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amper-
age – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at other points in the electrical
system.■
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
■
If a newly inserted fuse burns through again, then a specialist should be con-
sulted immediately.
Note
■ We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
■
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 149
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 169 first.
The fuses are located on the bottom of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Grip the fuse box cover at point
A
and take-out in the direction of ar-
row » Fig. 149 .
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash
panel.
›
Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Insert the top edge of the cover into the dash panel first.
Carefully push the cover in.
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Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 150
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
Read and observe
and on page 169 first.
No.Power consumer1S-contact2START - STOP3Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment, telephone, oil level
sensor, diagnostic port, dimmable interior rear-view mirror4Control 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 con-
ditioning system, park distance control, window lift, engine cooling
fan, heated washer nozzles10DC-DC converter11Mirror adjustment12Control unit for trailer detection13Electronic control unit for automatic gearbox, selector lever of the
automatic gearbox14Headlight range control15Not assignedNo.Power consumer16Power 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 con-
ditioning system, telephone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, multi-function steering wheel, ignition key removal lock, di-
agnostic port, rain sensor23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment,
side lights24Central control unit25Light switch26Rear window wiper27Operating lever underneath the steering wheel28Petrol engine: Purge valve, PTC heater29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition system, cruise control31Lambda probe32High-pressure fuel pump, control valve for fuel pressure33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Switch illumination, number plate light, parking light36High beam, light switch37Rear fog light, DC-DC converter38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40Not assigned41Heated front seats42Rear window heater 170Do-it-yourself

No.Power consumer43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Boot lid lock, central locking system46Alarm47Cigarette lighter48ABS49Turn signal lights, brake lights50DC-DC converter, radio51Electric windows (driver's window and rear left window)52Electric windows (front passenger's window and rear right)53Windscreen washer54START-STOP instrument cluster, operating lever under the steering
wheel, multifunction steering wheel55Control unit for automatic gearbox56Headlight cleaning system57Headlights front, rear58Headlights front, rear
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 151
Vehicle battery: Cover for the fuse box - variant 1 / variant 2
Read and observe and on page 169 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press together the interlocks of the cover simultaneously in the direction of
the arrow
1
» Fig. 151 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Place the cover on top of the fuse box.
›
Push in the interlocks on the cover and lock.
The cover must engage securely.
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment
Fig. 152
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 169 first.
No.Power consumer1ABS2Radiator fan3Automatic gearbox4ABS5Central control unit6Electrical auxiliary heating system171Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
172
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
173
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
173
Changing the front turn signal bulb
174
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
174
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
175
Rear Light
175
Replacing bulbs in rear light
176
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, we recom-
mend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other expert help
in the event of any uncertainties.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work
in the engine compartment » page 137.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
H7 and H15 bulbs are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb -
risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Gas discharge bulbs (xenon bulbs) operate with a high voltage, professio-
nal knowledge is required – risk of death!
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.Note■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
bulbs must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
We recommend that a box of replacement bulbs always be carried in the ve-
hicle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main, low or fog beam.
■
In case of failure of a xenon gas discharge lamp or an LED diode, visit a spe-
cialist garage.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 153
Principle sketch: Headlights
Read and observe and on page 172 first.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 153
Low beam or low beam with xenon gas discharge lamp
Main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
Turn signal light (at the front)
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Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen headlights)Fig. 154
Changing the bulb for the low beam
Read and observe
and on page 172 first.
›
Remove the protective cap
A
» Fig. 153 on page 172 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 154 .
›
Remove the connector.
›
Insert the connector with the new bulb in the direction of arrow
2
so that
the fixing lug
A
fits the bulb into the recess on the reflector.
›
Attach the connector.
›
Fit the protective cap
A
» Fig. 153 on page 172 .
Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking
light
Fig. 155
Replacing the bulb for main
beam and separate daytime run-
ning lights
Fig. 156
Change the light bulb for the parking light
Read and observe
and on page 172 first.
Removing/replacing the bulb for main beam and separate daytime running
lights
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 153 on page 172 .
›
Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
» Fig. 155 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Change the bulb in the socket.
›
Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 153 on page 172 Insert.
Removing/replacing the bulb for the parking light
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 153 on page 172 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 156 .
›
Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 153 on page 172 Insert.
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Changing the front turn signal bulbFig. 157
Changing the bulb for the front
turn signal light
Read and observe and on page 172 first.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 157 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Change the bulb in the socket.
›
Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 158
Remove the number plate light / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 172 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers » page 155, Vehicle tool
kit into opening
A
» Fig. 158 .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the protective grille in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit.
›
With the key
2
» page 155 , Vehicle tool kit unlock the locking
C
in direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
4
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Pull the lamp holder until it stops in the arrow direction
7
.
›
Remove the lamp holder in the direction of the arrow
8
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
7
as far as the stop. 
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›Attach the connector.
Refit the headlight and grille›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 158 and tightening.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 159
Remove the number plate light/replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 172 first.
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 159 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.
Rear LightFig. 160
Remove light / pull out connector
Read and observe
and on page 172 first.
Removing
›
Open the boot lid.
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers » page 155, Vehicle tool
kit into opening
A
» Fig. 160 .
›
Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the key from the tool kit.
›
Grasp the lamp and carefully remove in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Carefully remove the connector from the tail lamp assembly in the direction
of the arrow
4
.
Fitting
›
Insert the bulb holder into the lamp.
The lock on the plug must be inserted securely.
›
Insert the lamp with the pin
B
» Fig. 161 on page 176 into the recesses
C
» Fig. 160 in the body. 
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›Carefully push the cover in
» .›Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage securely.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the cable bundle does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electrical instal-
lation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the cable bundle has become pinched, we recom-
mend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when
removing and installing the tail lamp.
Replacing bulbs in rear light
Fig. 161
Outer part of the lamp/inner part of the lamp
Read and observe
and on page 172 first.
Outer part of the lamp
›
Rotate the lamp socket
A
» Fig. 161 in direction of arrow
1
and remove in
direction of arrow
2
from the lamp housing.
›
Changing the lamp, reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing
and turn in the opposite direction of the arrow
1
to the stop.
Inner part of the lamp
›
Unlock the bulb holder using the marked area with arrows » Fig. 161 and re-
move the bulb holder from the light.
›
Turn the respective bulb counter clockwise until it stops.
›
Remove the holder from the lamp.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
› Insert the bulb holder in the tail lamp assembly.
The lamp holder must engage firmly.176Do-it-yourself

Technical data
Technical data
Vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle characteristics
177
Operating weight and payload
178
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
178
Dimensions
179
Angle
180
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
181
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reduc- ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle characteristics
Fig. 162
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 162 -
 is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also stuck into 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
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 162 - 
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the
driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
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 num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!123456789177Technical data