air conditioning SKODA RAPID 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Operating Instructions
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
9
Seat belts
12
Using seat belts
12
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag overview
17
Deactivating airbags
20
Transporting children safely
22
Child seat
22
Fastening systems
25
Using the system
Cockpit
29
Overview
28
Instruments and Indicator Lights
30
Instrument cluster
30
Indicator lights
34
Information system
41
Driver information system
41
Multifunction display (MFD)
43MAXI DOT display46Service interval display47
Unlocking and opening
49
Unlocking and locking
49
Anti-theft alarm system
53
Luggage compartment lid
54
Power windows
55
Mechanical windows
57
Lights and visibility
58
Lights
58
Interior lighting
63
Visibility
64
Windscreen wipers and washers
65
Rear mirror
66
Seats and head restraints
69
Seats and head restraints
69
Seat features
71
Transporting and practical equipment
73
Useful equipment
73
Luggage compartment
80
Roof rack
84
Heating and air conditioning
85
Heating, ventilation, cooling
85
Communication and multimedia
90
Universal telephone installation GSM II
90
Voice control
94
Multimedia
96
SmartGate
98
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
100
Starting and turning off the engine
100
Brakes and parking
102
Manual gear changing and pedals
103
Automatic gearbox
104Retraction and economical driving107Driving through water and driving off of
made-up roads107
Assist systems
109
Braking and stabilisation systems
109
Parking aid
110
Cruise Control System
111
START-STOP
112
Tyre pressure monitoring
115
Hitch and trailer
116
Hitch
116
Trailer
121
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
124
Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
124
Washing vehicle
127
Cleaning vehicle exterior
128
Interior care
132
Inspecting and replenishing
134
Fuel
134
Engine compartment
137
Engine oil
140
Coolant
142
Brake fluid
143
Vehicle battery
144
Wheels
148
Tyres and wheel rims
148
Manufacturer-approved tyre variants
151
Winter operation
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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
56
Door opening lever
51
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
86
Parking ticket holder
74
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
60
› Speed regulating system
111
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
17
›with pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
90
› With buttons for the operation of the information system
41
Instrument cluster
30
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
›Information system
41
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Button for hazard warning light system
62
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
20
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
86
Interior rear-view mirror
67
Key switch for switching off the passenger airbag (in front pas-
senger storage compartment)
20
Front passenger airbag
17
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
78
Air outlet vents
86
Power window in the front passenger door
5512345678910111213141516171819Door opening lever51
Light switch
58
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
59
Bonnet release lever
138
Fuse box in the dashboard
169
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
101
Pedals
104
Storage compartment
74
Handbrake lever
103
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
104
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
105
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Cup holder
74
›Multimedia holder
77
›Ashtrays
76
Multi-Device Interface (MDI) input
97
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
Seat heater on the front left seat
71
› 
stabilization control (ESC)
109
› 
Central locking system
52
› 
Rear window heater
64
› 
START STOP
112
› 
Seat heater on the front right seat
71
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
87
›
Operating controls for the air conditioning system
88
›Operating controls for Climatronic
88
Note
The position of some of the controls on right-hand drive models may differ
from that shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.20212223242526272829303132333429Cockpit

Note■When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventila-
tion system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are
opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.■
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heating protection has cooled down.
Opening/closing the windows
Fig. 37
Power window buttons
Read and observe
and on page 55 first.
All windows can be operated from the driver's seat.
Power window buttons » Fig. 37
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
Left rear door:
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
ABCDEThe driver's window can be completely opened automatically by briefly press-
ing the button as far as it will go. Renewed pressing of the button causes the
window to stop.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
›
Press the button
E
» Fig. 37 .
When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the indicator light 
in the
button
E
lights up.
WARNINGIf the rear seats are accommodating people who are not completely inde-
pendent, e.g. children, it is recommended that for safety reasons the but-
tons in the rear doors are disabled with the button E
.
Force limit
Read and observe
and on page 55 first.
The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
56Using the system

Mechanical windows
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open / close window
57
The window can be operated mechanically by means of the handle attached to
the respective door panel.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
ice » page 130 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the elec-
trical power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehi-
cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind
noise is more at certain speeds.Open / close windowFig. 38
Window operations: left / right
Read and observe
and on page 57 first.
Only one window can be operated mechanically at any time.
Opening
Lift the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 38 .
Closing
Turn the crank in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 38 .
57Unlocking and opening

›Open the cover in the direction of the arrow 2.
Closing›
Screw in the filler cap in the direction of arrow
3
until it audibly clicks into
place » Fig. 71 .
Air supply into the storage compartment
›
By turning the rotary switch in the direction of arrow
A
until it stops, the air
supply is opened » Fig. 71 .
›
By turning the rotary switch opposite direction of arrow
A
until it stops the
air supply is closed.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows un-cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Note
■ A 1 litre bottle (max. capacity) can be stored in the storage compartment on
the front passenger's side.■
When the storage compartment is opened, a light lights up.
■
If the cooling of the storage compartment is not used, we recommend that
you leave the air supply closed.
Clothes hook
Read and observe
on page 73 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and on
the handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors.
WARNING■ Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks. Never leave any heavy or
sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of clothing.■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing; this may re-
duce the effectiveness of the head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
CAUTIONThe maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
Storage pockets on the front seats
Fig. 72
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 73 first.
The storage pockets » Fig. 72 are intended for the storage of maps, magazines,
etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items into the map pockets – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.79Transporting and practical equipment

fixing points for base supportFig. 82
Attachment points
Read and observe
and on page 84 first.
Installation location of the attachment points for roof rack bars » Fig. 82
Front attachment points
Rear attachment points
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the en-
closed instructions.
Roof load
Read and observe
and on page 84 first.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and
the maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be
loaded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.
ABHeating and air conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlet vents
86
Air distribution control
87
Heating
87
Air conditioning (manual air conditioning)
88
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
88
Efficient handling of the cooling system
89
malfunctions
89
The heating and air conditioning ventilate and heat the vehicle interior. The air
conditioning system also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during
winter months.
It is possible to briefly activate re-circulated air mode to enhance the cooling
effect » page 87 .
WARNING■
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting.■
The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up. 
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WARNING (Continued)■Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.■
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for
the use of the cooling system are to be observed. ■The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air
temperature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
■ The cooling system is to be turned off about 10 minutes before the end
of the journey.
■ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner or the Climatronic is to
be carried out by a specialist company.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free from ice, snow or leaves,
for example, to ensure that the heating and cooling system works properly.■
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Note
The used air streams out through the vents in the luggage compartment.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 83
Air outlet vents
Read and observe and on page 85 first.
Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to the setting of the control and the outside atmospheric con-
ditions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3 and
4 » Fig. 83 and the outlets can also be opened and closed individually.
Changing the direction of air flow
›
To change the height of the air flow, turn the horizontal fins upward or
downward using the movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 83 .
›
To adjust the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the
movable adjuster
A
to the left or to the right.
Opening
›
Turn the regulator
B
» Fig. 83 upwards.
Closing
›
Turn the regulator
B
» Fig. 83 downwards.
An overview of the available settings for adjusting the direction of the air
outlet
Setting the direction of the air outletActive air outlet vents1, 2 , 41, 2 , 4 , 54 , 53 , 4
Note
To ensure that the heating and air conditioning systems work properly, do not
block the air outlet vents.86Using the system

Air distribution controlRead and observe
and on page 85 first.
Recirculated air mode mostly prevents polluted air outside the vehicle fromgetting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when
standing in a traffic jam.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Heating and air conditioning (manual air conditioning)
To turn the recirculation mode on or off, press the Symbol key 
.
The air recirculation mode is automatically turned off by turning the air distri-
bution control
C
to position 
» Fig. 84 on page 87 or » Fig. 85 on
page 88 .
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by repeatedly
pressing the symbol button .
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
To switch on press the Symbol key
. The symbol
 (pos.
7

» Fig. 86 on
page 88 ) appears in the display.
To switch off press the symbol key
 again. The
 symbol in the display
goes out.
WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).NoteIf recirculated air mode is switched on for around 15 minutes, the symbol 
will begin to flash in the Climatronic display as a sign that the recirculated air
mode is switched on long-term. If the recirculated air mode is not switched off,
the symbol flashes for around 5 minutes.
Heating
Fig. 84
Heating Controls
Read and observe
and on page 85 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the knob or pressing the button. When the function is on the warning light illuminates in the but-
ton.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 84
Setting temperature › 
Lower temperature
› 
Increase temperature
Set the blower level (level 0: Blower off, level 4: the highest blower speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 86
› 
Air flow to the windows
› 
Air flow to the upper body
› 
Air flow in the footwell
› 
Airflow over the windows and into the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 87
ABC87Heating and air conditioning

Air conditioning (manual air conditioning)Fig. 85
Controls of the air conditioning
Read and observe
and on page 85 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the knob or pressing the respective button. When the function is on the warning light illuminates in
the button.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 85
Setting temperature › 
Lower temperature
› 
Increase temperature
Set the blower level (level 0: Blower off, level 4: the highest blower speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 86
› 
Air flow to the windows
› 
Air flow to the upper body
› 
Air flow in the footwell
› 
Airflow over the windows and into the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 87
Switch the cooling system on/off
Note
■ The warning light in the button  lights up after activation, even if not all of
the conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. By light-
ing up of the warning light in the button, the operational readiness of the cool-
ing system is signalled.■
During operation of the air conditioning, an increase in engine idle speed may
occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient heating com-
fort.
ABCClimatronic (automatic air conditioning)Fig. 86
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 85 first.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to al-
ter the settings manually afterwards.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the knob or pressing
the respective button. When the function is on the corresponding symbol ap-
pears in the display.
Functions of the various controls and display » Fig. 86
Setting temperature › 
Lower temperature
› 
Increase temperature
Selected temperature
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
Automatic operation of the air conditioning system is switched on
Intensive windshield defroster switched on
Direction of air flow
Recirculated air mode activated
Cooling system activated
Set blower speed
Set the temperature (turn to the left: Reduce fan speed, turn to the right:
Increase blower speed)
Interior temperature sensor 
123456789101188Using the system

Switching automatic mode onSwitching the intensive windshield defroster on/off - when this function
is switched on, the warning light illuminates in the button
Switching the airflow to the windows on and off
Switching the airflow to the upper body on and off
Switching the airflow to the footwell on and off
Switch recirculation on/off » page 87
Switch the cooling system on/off
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains active, whereby the lowest temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Setting temperature
The set temperature value appears in the display (pos. 2
» Fig. 86 ).
To switch between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit, the keys

and  are to be pressed and held simultaneously.
The information appears in the display in the desired temperature measuring
unit (pos.
3
» Fig. 86 ).
The interior temperature can be set between +18 °C and +29 ℃. The interior
temperature is regulated automatically within this range.
If you select the temperature below +18 ℃, “LO” appears in the display.
If you select a temperature higher than +29 ℃, “HI” appears in the display.
At both end positions, Climatronic runs at maximum cooling/heating output
and the temperature is automatically not regulated.
Controlling blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the interior temperature. However, the blower level can be manually adjusted
to suit your particular needs.
If the blower speed is reduced to a minimum, Climatronic is switched off.
The blower speed set is indicated by displaying the corresponding number of
segments (Pos.
9
» Fig. 86 ) in the display.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
To switch on press the button
. The display shows
 (pos.
4

» Fig. 86 ).

Automatic mode can be
switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is
nevertheless regulated.WARNING■ Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.■Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
Note
■Do not stick anything on or cover the interior temperature sensor11 » Fig. 86 ; it could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic system.■
During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc-
cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
■
As soon as the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button 
. Press the
button 
once the windscreen has demisted.
Efficient handling of the cooling system
Read and observe
and on page 85 first.
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when incooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the
interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order
to allow the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fuel is saved » page 107.
malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 85 first.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5°C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 169 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 32. 
89Heating and air conditioning