window SKODA RAPID 2014 1.G Owner's Guide

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.
168Do-it-yourself

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

Brakeinformation messages35
warning light35
Brake booster103
brake fluid specification
144
Brake fluid143
Checking144
information messages35
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) indicator light
41
brakes Driving in
107
Brakes Brake booster
103
Brake fluid144
Braking and stabilisation systems109
Handbrake103
Brakes and parking102
Braking Information on braking
102
Buttons in the door Power windows
55
C
Car care Jack
131
Car computer See multifunction display
43
Care and maintenance124
Cargo element83
Car park ticket holder74
Carrier Roof rack
84
Cavity protection131
Central locking49
Problems53
Central locking button52
Change Engine oil140
light bulb in tail light175
Changing bulbs
172
Front turn signal bulb174
Wheels156
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
158
Preliminary work157
Remove and attaching a wheel158
Charging a vehicle battery146
Check Fit ball head properly
119
Checking Battery electrolyte level
146
Brake fluid144
Coolant143
Engine oil141
Oil level141
Windscreen washer fluid139
Checks Statutory checks
124
Children and safety22
Child safety Side airbag
24
Child safety lock53
Child seat Classification
24
ISOFIX25
on the front passenger seat23
TOP TETHER26
Use of child seats24
Use of ISOFIX child seats25
Chrome parts see vehicle care
129
Cigarette lighter75
cleaning chrome parts
129
CleaningAlcantara133
and maintaining belts134
artificial leather133
headlight glasses130
materials133
natural leather132
plastic parts129
seats covers of the electrically heated seats134
wheels131
Cleaning safety belt
134
Cleaning seat covers
134
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
133
Seat covers134
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
130
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
131
Door locking cylinder131
Headlight glasses130
Towing device131
Under-body protection131
wheels131
Windows and external mirrors130
Cleaning vehicle127
Cleaning vehicle exterior128
Plastic parts129
Rubber seals129
Vehicle paint work129
Wiper blades132
Clean interior Safety belt
134
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
129
Climatronic air distribution control
87
Operating elements88
186Index

Clothes hook79
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
76
Ashtray76
Cigarette lighter75
General view29
Lights63
storage compartments73
useful equipment73
COMING HOME62
compartments73
Components of the puncture repair kits161
Computer See multifunction display
43
convenience turn signal60
Coolant142
Checking143
Indicator light36
Information messages36
Replenishing143
Temperature gauge32
Cooling system cost-effective use
89
malfunctions89
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
61
Correct seated position9
Driver9
Front passenger10
Instructions11
Rear seats11
Counter for distance driven33
cruise control operation
111
operation Description112
Cruise control system Warning light
41
Cruise Control System111
Cup holders74
D
DAY LIGHT See Daytime running lights
59
Daytime running lights59
De-icing windows
130
Deactivating an airbag20
Decorative films130
Defrosting rear window64
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
55
Departure angle180
Diesel refer to Fuel
136
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
136
Diesel particulate filter Information messages
38
Warning light38
Digital Clock Time
33
Dipstick141
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
147
Display31
Compass points47
Coolant temperature32
Fuel supply32
Gear changes43
Service intervals47
Display a low temperature42
Display of the second speed33
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
127
Distance driven33
Door Child safety lock
53
Closing51
Emergency locking167
Opening51
Warning light door open36
Door open Warning light
36
Double-sided floor covering84
Driving Driving through water
107
Emissions178
Fuel consumption178
Maximum speed181
off of made-up roads107
Driving in Brake linings
107
engine107
Tyres107
Driving off of made-up roads107
Driving through water107
E
Economical driving Tips
107
EDL110
Electrical power windows Button in the passenger door
56
Buttons in the driver's door56
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)110
Electronic immobilizer100
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)109
Emergency Changing a wheel
156
Hazard warning light system62
Jump-starting162, 163
Locking the door without a locking cylinder167
Selector lever-unlocking167
Towing the using the tow hitch165
Towing the vehicle164
tyre repair160
Unlocking the tailgate167
187Index

Emergency equipmentFire extinguisher154
First-aid kit 154
Jack155
Reflective Vest154
Vehicle tool kit155
Warning triangle154
emergency wheel155
Emissions178
Engine Switching off the engine
101
Engine compartment137
Brake fluid144
Overview139
Vehicle battery144
Engine number177
engine oil information messages
36
specification140
Engine oil140
change140
Checking141
Replenishing142
warning light36
EPC Warning light
38
ESC Function
109
Warning light37
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
38
F
Fastening elements
81
Films130
Fire extinguisher154
First-aid kit 154
Flashing60
Fog lights61
Warning light40
Fog lights with CORNER function61
Footmats104
see footmats104
Force limit Power windows
56
Front airbag17
fuel lead-free petrol
135
Fuel134
Diesel136
Fuel gauge32
refer to Fuel134
Refuelling135
Fuel consumption178
Fuel reserve Warning light
39
Fuses Assignment
169
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel170
Colour coding169
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment171
Replacing169
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
171
G
Gearbox Warning messages
33
Gear change Gear recommendation
43
Information on the selected gear43
Gear changing Gear stick
104
gears spare
156
General view Cockpit
29
Generator Indicator light35
Genuine parts125
Glasses compartment78
Glow plug system Warning light
38
GSM90
H
Handbrake
103
Warning light35
Hazard warning light system62
HBA110
Head airbag19
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
66
Headlights Bulb arrangement
172
Driving abroad63
Headlight cleaning system66
Head restraints70
Adjust height70
Headrest, removing and installing
70
Heating85
Air distribution control87
Control elements87
Exterior mirror68
Rear window64
Seats71
Heating rear window64
HHC110
Hill Hold Control (HHC)110
Hitch116
Accessories120
Drawback load116
Hooks82
Horn29
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)110
188Index

Manual air conditioningAir distribution control87
Operating elements88
Manual gear changing see gear changing
104
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
46
MAXI DOT display46
Main menu46
Operation42
Settings47
Maximum permissible weights
177
Maximum speed181
MDI97
Mechanical windows57
open and close57
Media see radio / navigation system
4
MFD See multifunction display
43
Mirror Exterior mirror
68
Make-up65
Mobile phone90
Connecting to the hands-free system93
Modifications124
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
126
Service125
Spoiler126
Multifunction display Functions
43
Information45
Memory44
Operation42
Multimedia96
Multimedia holder77
N
N1
84
Nameplate177
Navigation system4
Nets81
Notes for driving with tyre repaired162
Notes on using wheels148
O
oil information messages
36
Oil See Engine oil
141
oil pressure information messages
36
On-board computer See multifunction display
43
Operating weight178
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
136
Vehicle battery146
Original accessories125
Outside temperature45
Overview Engine compartment
139
Indicator lights34
P
Parking
103
Parking aid110
Parking aid110
Function111
Parking light58
Parking space103
Parking vehicle Parking
103
Part replacement124
Passive safety Before setting off8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload178
Pedals104
Footmats104
Petrol see fuel
135
Plastic parts129
Pockets on the front seat rests80
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
129
Power outlet 12 V
76
Power steering Warning light
37
Power windows55
Practical equipment 12-Volt power outlet
76
Net pockets on the front seat rests80
Reflective Vest154
Practical features Storage pockets on the front seats
79
Waste container77
Puncture set160
R
Radiator fan
139
Radio4
Raise vehicle159
Rear interior light
64
Rear fog light61
Warning light38
Rear mirror66
Exterior mirror68
Interior mirror67
190Index

Refuelling135
Fuel135
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery166
Synchronisation process166
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
166
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
119
bar ball, Step 2119
Repairs and technical alterations124
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights andparking light
173
Bulb for the fog light174
Bulb for the licence plate light175
Bulb in rear light176
Fuses169
Fuses in the dash panel169
Fuses in the engine compartment171
High beam bulb (halogen headlights)173
Rear window wiper blade168
Vehicle battery147
windscreen wiper blades168
Replenishing Coolant
143
Engine oil142
Windscreen washer fluid139
Retraction and economical driving107
Revolution counter31
Roof Load
85
Roof rack84
mounting points85
Roof load85
Rubber seals129
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
51
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
51
Safe securing system51
Safety8
Child safety22
Child safety seats22
Correct seated position9
Head restraints70
ISOFIX25
TOP TETHER26
Save electrical energy107
Save fuel107
Seals Vehicle care
129
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt warning light
35
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners15
fastening and unfastening14
Height adjustment15
Inertia reels15
The physical principle of a frontal collision13
Seat features71
Seats Front armrest
72
Head restraints70
Heating71
Rear armrest72
Seat backrests72
Seats and head restraint69
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
105
Service125
Service interval display47
Setting33
seats and head restraints69
Setting the33
Side airbag18
SmartGate connection
98
Password99
Settings99
Smart Gate Website
99
Snow chains153
Spare change
156
spare wheel155
change156
instructions156
Speedometer31
See speedometer31
Speed symbol See Wheels
151
Spoiler126
Staring engine Jump-starting
163
START-STOP112
Jump-starting163
Manually deactivating/activating the system114
Operating conditions of the system113
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox113
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox113
system-related automatic start-up114
Start engine101
Starting engine Jump-starting
162
START STOP Information messages
114
Stating and turning off the engine100
Steering wheel10
Stopping103
Storage73
191Index

Cavity protection131
Cleaning vehicle exterior128
Cleaning wheels131
Decorative films130
Door locking cylinder131
Headlight glasses130
Interior care132
Maintenance129
Materials133
Natural leather132
Plastic parts129
Polishing vehicle paint work129
Rubber seals129
Safety belt134
Seat covers134
Under-body protections131
washing127
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control
33
Vehicle data sticker177
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
177
Vehicle dimensions179
Vehicle height179
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)177
Vehicle length179
Vehicle tool kit155
Vehicle width179
Vest Placement of the reflective vest
154
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
177
Visibility64
Visors See front sun visors
65
W
Warning at excessive speeds
46
Warning triangle154
Washing Automatic car wash system128
by hand127
High-pressure cleaner128
Washing vehicles127
Waste container77
Water Driving through
107
Weather conditions124
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
160
Caps157
Loosening and tightening158
Wheel rims148
wheels spare wheel
156
Wheels Age of wheels
148
Changing156
Driving style149
Full trim157
General information148
Load index151
Snow chains153
Speed symbol151
Storage of wheels148
Tyre damage150
Tyre pressure149
Tyre size151
Tyre wear149
Tyre wear indicator150
Unidirectional tyres151
Wheel balance149
Wheels exchange150
Winter tyres153
Wi-Fi Password
98, 99
Settings99
Website99
Window Interior mirror67
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
168
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
139
Replenishing139
Warning light40
Winter139
Windscreen washer system139
Windscreen wipers66
Windscreen wipers Activating
66
Replacing the windscreen wipers168
Windscreen washer fluid139
Windscreen wipers and washers65
Winter operation152
De-icing windows130
Snow chains153
Winter tyres153
Winter tyres See Wheels
153
Wiper blades132
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 168
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
132
193Index