warning SKODA RAPID 2015 1.G User Guide
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WARNING (Continued)■The installation of impermissible accessories in the vicinity of the head
airbags can considerably impair the protection offered by the head airbag in
the event of it being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated,
parts of the accessories fitted could be thrown into the interior of the car
and injure the occupants » page 126.■
When objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted
to the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the
head airbag is deployed.
■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. In addition,
none of the occupants should lean their head out of the window when driv-
ing, or extend their arms and hands out of the window.
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the lettering can be seen on the B column
cladding.
Deactivating airbags
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
18
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
18
Deactivating airbags
If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included!
If an airbag in the vehicle is to be turned off, then the buyer is to draw atten-
tion to this fact!
Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones below. ▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing rearward » page 19, Transporting children safely .
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 12 on page 18 -
.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other
airbags.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation » page 34,
Airbag system .
Note
A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 12
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Key switch positions » Fig. 12 -
Passenger front airbag deactivated
Passenger front airbag activated
Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
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›Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch
» Fig. 12 carefully into the
position .›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that the warning light
1)
under the text
» Fig. 12 -
lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 12
carefully into the
position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that the warning light
under the text
» Fig. 12 -
does not illuminate after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the
warning light is flashing, the front passenger airbag will not
be deployed in an accident! Have the airbag system checked by a specialist
garage immediately.
■
Do not leave the key inserted in the key-operated switch while driving -
vibrations can cause the key to turn in the slot and switch on the airbag!
The airbag could be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in
injury or death!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
20
Use of the child seat in the front passenger seat
21
Child safety and side airbag
21
Classification of child seats
21
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
21
To avoid serious injury or death children are always to be in an appropriate
child safety seat with regards to height, weight, and age.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on the rear seats.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test
mark that cannot be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number
below.
With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
WARNING■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic
conditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire journey! Other-
wise, the child would be thrown through the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent, causing fatal injuries to both the child and other occupants.
1)
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, goes out for about
1 second and then comes on again.
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WARNING (Continued)■Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the
vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported
on the front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries
if the airbag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer
of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in mi-
nor accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly.
One should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fit-
tings.
■
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
child seat on the front passenger seat. Further information » page 20,
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat .
■
When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front
seat must be adjusted so that there is no contact between the front seat
and the child seat or the child being transported in a child seat.
CAUTION
■ When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the head
restraints so that they are as high as possible.■
If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed, even in
the highest position, you will need to remove them » page 69. After remov-
ing the child seat, refit the head restraints.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles.
They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
Does not apply to TaiwanFig. 13
Sticker on the B column on the
front passenger side
Fig. 14
Front passenger sun visor / label
Read and observe
and on page 19 first.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protec-
ted by an active airbag. This could cause serious injury to the child, even
death.
The following instructions must be followed when using a child seat on the
front passenger seat.
▶ The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing child
seat »
.
▶ If possible, adjust the front passenger seat backrest so that it is as vertical,
so as to ensure secure contact between the passenger seat backrest and the
back of the child seat.
▶ If possible, move the front passenger seat backwards so that there is no con-
tact between the front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.
▶ Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
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▶Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.
▶ When using a child seat where there is a height adjuster in the upper area,
the height of the passenger seat belt is to be set so that the belt is not
“kinked” in the height adjuster. In the event of an accident, there is the risk
of injury to the neck of the child carried due to the seat belt!WARNING■ Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-
senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-
ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-
vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.■
This fact is also indicated by the label that can be found in one of the fol-
lowing locations. ■On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 13. The sticker is
visible upon opening the front passenger door.
■ On the front passenger's sun visor. In some countries, the sticker is lo-
cated on the front seat passenger's sun visor » Fig. 14.
■
As soon as the rear-facing child seat is no longer being used on the pas-
senger seat, the front passenger airbag should be re-activated again.
Use of the child seat in the front passenger seat
Applies to Taiwan
Fig. 15
Front passenger sun visor / label
Read and observe
and on page 19 first.
No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the passenger seat.
This is also clearly stated on the sticker which is located on the front passen- ger side sun visor » Fig. 15.
Child safety and side airbagFig. 16
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe and on page 19 first.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side airbag
» Fig. 16 -
.
There must be sufficient room between the child and the deployment area of
the side airbag to ensure that the airbag can provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 16 -
.
Classification of child seats
Read and observe
and on page 19 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the child0up to 10 kg0+up to 13 kg19-18 kg215-25 kg322-36 kg
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt Read and observe
and on page 19 first.
Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each ofthe seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.
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GroupFront passengerseatRear seatsExternalRear seat Centre0
up to 10 kgUUU0+
up to 13 kgUUU1
9-18 kgUUU2
15-25 kgUUU a)3
22-36 kgUUU a)a)
If the middle rear seat is not provided with a headrest, then a child seat of Group 2 or 3 is only to be used
if this has its own built-in headrest. If the child seat of Group 2 or 3 does not have its own built-in head-
rest, the child seat must be attached to the outer rear seat.
“Universal” child seat category - a child seat designed to be attached to
the seat using the seat belt.
Fastening systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points of the -system
22
Use of child seats with the
-system
23
Attachment points of the
-system
24
Attachment points of the -system
Fig. 17
Labels of the system
U
is a system for securing child seats quickly and safely.
There are two locking eyes between the rear exterior seats for fixing the child in place using the
-system » Fig. 17.WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the -system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points
eyes intended for the installation of a child seat with the
-system – risk
of death!
Note
■ A child seat fitted with the system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-
ted with a system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-
hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the
-system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories.
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Attachment points of the -systemFig. 18
Attachment points of the
-system
is a fastening system, which restricts the movement of the upper part
of the child seat.
The anchor eyelets for attaching the belt for a child seat with the
-sys-
tem are located on the rear side of the outer rear seat backrests » Fig. 18.
WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the -system.■
Only use child seats with the
-system on the seats with the lock-
ing eyes.
■
Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.
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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
56
Door opening lever
53
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
67
Air outlet vents
90
Parking ticket holder
73
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Indicators, main and dipped beam, headlight flasher
60
▶Speed regulating system
110
Steering wheel (depending on equipment):
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
▶Information system
39
Infotainment » User manual for Infotainment
Button for hazard warning light system
62
Warning light for the front seat passenger airbag
18
Air outlet vents
90
Interior rear-view mirror
67
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
18
Front passenger airbag
15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
77
Air outlet vents
90
Power window in the front passenger door
56
Door opening lever
53
Light switch
59
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
59
Bonnet release lever
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Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
92
▶Starter button
93
Pedals
99
Storage compartment
73
Handbrake lever
98
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
99
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
100
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Cup holder
73
▶Multimedia holder
76
▶Ashtrays
75
AUX and MDI input (AUX and USB)
79
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶ Seat heater on the front left seat
70
▶
Traction control (TCS)
106
▶
Parking aid
108
▶
Central locking system
51
▶
Rear window heater
64
▶
START STOP
95
▶
Seat heater on the front right seat
70
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
87
▶Operating the manual air conditioning system
87
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
88
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.242526272829303132333427Cockpit
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
28
Revolution counter
29
Display
29
Coolant temperature gauge
29
Fuel gauge
30
Counter for distance driven
30
Setting the clock
31
The instrument cluster gives the driver basic information such as the current
speed, engine speed, the state of some vehicle systems and the like.
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the following message will appear
in the display.
Error: instrument cluster. Workshop!COMBINED INSTRUM_WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.
Note
■ If the message SAFE CP appears in the instrument cluster display, the compo-
nent protection for the instrument cluster is active. Further information
» page 128 , Component protection .■
With the ignition switched on the instruments are also illuminated. The
brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending on
the ambient lighting throughout.
OverviewFig. 20
Instrument cluster - Version 1
Fig. 21
Instrument cluster - Version 2
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
Engine revolutions counter » page 29
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Display » page 29
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Bar with warning lights » page 31
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Button for:
▶ Setting the time » page 31
▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 30
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 46
Coolant temperature gauge » page 29
Fuel gauge » page 30
Revolution counter
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 20 on page 28 or » Fig. 21 on page 28 shows the ac-
tual engine speed per minute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 39.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!
Display
Fig. 22
Display types
567Read and observe on page 28 first.
Display types » Fig. 22
MAXI DOT display
Segment display
The following information will be displayed.
▶ Exterior temperature information
▶ Distance travelled » page 30
▶ Time » page 31
▶ Warning lights » page 31
▶ Information system data » page 39
▶ Fuel gauge 1)
» page 30
Coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 23
Coolant temperature gauge
Read and observe on page 28 first.
Applies to cars with the instrument cluster - Version 1 » Fig. 20 on page 28 .
The display » Fig. 23 provides information on the engine coolant temperature.
The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale, this indicates that the engine
has not yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle
and high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
1)
Applies only to the segment display (instrument cluster - version 2).
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The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the middle of the scale A
» Fig. 23 .
High temperature range
If the pointer reaches the red area of the scale, the coolant temperature is too
high.
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Note
On vehicles with the multifunction display, the coolant temperature can be
shown on the display by the corresponding driving data entry being selected
» page 40 , Information overview .
Fuel gauge
Fig. 24
Fuel gauge: Version 1/version 2
Read and observe
on page 28 first.
Fuel gauge types » Fig. 24
Display in the instrument cluster - Version 1
In the display of the instrument cluster - Version 2
The display provides information on the fuel level in the container.
The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres.
The reserve zone is indicated by the red area of the scale » Fig. 24 - or by
displaying only the last two segments of the scale » Fig. 24 - in the magnify-
ing glass.
The warning light illuminates when the fuel level reaches the reserve range
» page 35 .WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates approx. a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the
fuel gauge displays the correct fuel level again. This is not a fault.■
The arrow
next to the icon
within the fuel gauge displays the installation
location of the fuel filler on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Counter for distance driven
Fig. 25
Display: MAXI DOT display / Seg-
ment display
Read and observe on page 28 first.
Display » Fig. 25
Counter for the distance travelled since the last reset (trip)
Odometer
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