ESP SKODA RAPID 2016 1.G User Guide

Opening / closing the boot lidFig. 36
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
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To open the lid, press » Fig. 36button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
To close , grab the mount
B
and pull in the direction of arrow
3
.
Note
Button A » Fig. 36 is disabled when starting off or driving at a speed of over 5
km/h. The button is reactivated when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the button 
on the key, then the boot lid is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically.Window operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical windows
52
Electric windows
52
Force limiter
53
Operational faults
53
The window can be operated mechanically by means of the handle attached to
the respective door panel.
Depending on equipment the windows can be operated electrically from the
following locations; the window in the front doors or all windows from the
driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the passenger door or
the rear doors.
WARNING■ Always close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise
these could cause severe crushing injuries!■
Power windows in the driver's door and the rear doors are equipped with
a force limiter » page 53. If there is an obstacle, the closing process is
stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres. However, the
windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-
tionality of the electric windows.■
Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.
Note
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.51Unlocking and opening

Mechanical windowsFig. 37
Window operation: Left / Right
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
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To open , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 37 .
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To close , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
B
.
Electric windows
Fig. 38
Buttons for window-openers: Version 1/version 2
Fig. 39
Window winder button
Read and observe and on page 51 first.
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the front windows - variant 1 or
the front and rear windows - variant 2 will be operated by pressing/pulling the
buttons in the driver´s door » Fig. 38.
The window in the front passenger door and the windows in the rear doors
(variant 2) are operated via the button in each door.
Electric window buttons » Fig. 38
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
Right rear door
Deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors (the deactivation may be
advantageous if, for example, children are transported on the rear seats)
›
To open , lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the win-
dow has moved into the desired position.
›
To close , pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold
until the window has moved into the desired position.
The driver's window can be automatically opened & closed fully by pushing or
pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pushing/pulling of the button cau-
ses the window to stop immediately.
›
To deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors, press the
E
button.
When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the warning light  in the
button
E
illuminates.
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Force limiterRead and observe
and on page 51 first.
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 not operational 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.
WARNINGThe front passenger window with the electric window has no force limiter.
The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
Repeatedly opening and closing the window can cause the window mecha-
nism to overheat and become temporarily blocked. You will be able to operate
the window again as soon as the operating mechanism has cooled down.
The electric windows are deactivated after the vehicle battery has been dis-
connected After connecting the vehicle battery, the system is activated as fol-
lows.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
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Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button and hold for 1 second.
Lights and visibility
Lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the light function
54
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
54
Turn signal/main beam
55
Automatic driving light control
55
Fog lights/rear fog light
56
Fog lights with the CORNER function
56
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
56
Hazard warning light system
57
Parking light
57
Driving abroad
57
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 40 on page 54 .
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is on, the light-emit-
ting surface demists after a short time.53Lights and visibility

Operating the light functionFig. 40
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 53 first.
To switch on/off the lights, turn the
A
» Fig. 40 switch to one of the following
positions (equipment-dependent).
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 55
Switching on the parking lights or parking lights on both sides » page 57
Switch on low beam
To adjust the headlight range control , turn dial
B
» Fig. 40 in line with the
vehicle load » .
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions - other-
wise risk of accident.■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note■ If, with a dipped beam, the ignition is turned off, then the dipped beam will
automatically switch off 1)
and the parking lights illuminate. The parking lights
are switched off when the ignition key is removed (for vehicles with the KESSY
system, after opening the driver's door).■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position  or
 .
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated.
Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
This function can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Owner´s
Manual - Infotainment .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
With the ignition switched off, pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until an audi-
ble signal (about 3 s) can be heard.
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
With the ignition switched off, pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition and hold the lever in the above position until an audi-
ble signal (about 3 s) can be heard.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.1)
Does not apply to the position , as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 56 .
54Using the system

Turn signal/main beamFig. 41
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 41
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on main beam Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal switches off automatically, depending on the steering angle
after completing the turn.
Comfort signalling
When the operating lever is pressed lightly up or down, the indicator in ques-
tion flashes three times.
If, during the comfort signalling, the control stalk is pressed in the opposite di-
rection, the indicating will stop.
The comfort signalling can be activated/deactivated » Owner´s Manual - Info-
tainment .
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled. Automatic driving light controlFig. 42
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 53 first.
The light switch is in position
» Fig. 42
then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
If the light switch is in position , the lettering
 illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol  also illumi-
nates next to the light switch.
Automatic driving light control in the rain (referred to as function in the
following)
The low beam lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The function is activated.
The light switch is in the position .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
Setting, activation/deactivation
The following functions can be set or activated/deactivated in Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
▶ Sensitivity adjustment of the sensor for determining the lighting conditions
for automatic driving light control
▶ Automatic driving light control during rain
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is detected by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the inside mirror or in the control panel. Do not cover the sensor -
this can disrupt the function of the system.55Lights and visibility

Fog lights/rear fog lightFig. 43
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog light
Read and observe on page 53 first.
Switching on the fog lights / rear fog lights is possible if the following condi-
tions apply.
The light switch is in position ,
 or

» Fig. 43 .
›
To switch on the fog lights , turn the light switch to position
1
; the warning
light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
›
To
switch on the rear fog light , pull the light switch to position
2
, the indi-
cator light  will light up in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by
pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.
The fog lights/rear fog light are switched off in the reverse order.
Note
While driving with an accessory connected to the trailer socket (e.g. trailer,
bike carrier) only the equipment is illuminated by the fog light. The towing de-
vice must be installed at the factory or from the ŠKODA original accessories.Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The CORNER function automatically switches on the fog lights on the respec-tive side of the vehicle (e.g. when cornering), if the following conditions are ful-
filled.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position .
The two functions can be activated/deactivated and set in Infotainment
» Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is detected by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the inside mirror or in the control panel. Do not cover the sensor -
this can disrupt the function of the system.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
1)
If the two switch-on variants are conflicting (e.g. 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.
56Using the system

CAUTION■If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them
off the windscreen » page 150.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor.
■
Carefully separate frozen windscreen wiper blades from the windscreen and
free from snow and ice.
■
Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen by the windscreen wiper arms.
■
Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arm is raised from the wind-
screen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet by the wiper arms.
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the windscreen washer jets can be heated
automatically after starting the engine.
Front windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 49
Operating the front windscreen
wipers and washer system
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 49
High-speed wiping Slow-speed wiping
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Intermittent wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain
Wipers and washers off
Single wipe of the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
  Setting of windscreen wiper interval for the position  - by setting the
switch in the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more
often
Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the
operating lever the wipers continue for another 1 to 3 strokes
Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain can be activated/deactivated in In-
fotainment » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment .WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Rear windscreen wipers and washers/ reversing camera cleaning
system
Fig. 50
Operating the windscreen wipers
and washing system
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 50
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position) - after releasing the
control stalk, the wipers perform another 1 to 3 wiper strokes
Spraying the rear view camera (sprung position)
Rear screen wiping
Wipers and washers off
Automatic rear wiper
If, with the front wipers switched on, reverse gear is selected, the automatic
regular intermittent wiping of the rear window is enabled.
Depending on the equipment, this function can be enabled/disabled in Info- tainment » Owner´s Manual - Infotainment or at a specialist garage.
A60Using the system

Headlight cleaning systemRead and observe
and on page 59 first.
The headlights are cleaned with every first and after every tenth spraying of
the windscreen under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is between -11° C to +36° C.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to be regularly cleared of snow and ice (e.g. using the de-icing spray).
Rear view mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
61
Exterior mirrors
62WARNINGExterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, they make objects ap-
pear smaller and further away. Therefore, use the interior mirror whenever
possible, for assessing the distances to the vehicles following behind.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 51
Interior mirror: manual dimming/auto-darkening
Read and observe on page 61 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 51 - 
Basic mirror position (not darkened)
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming
The mirror dimming » Fig. 51 - 
is automatically controlled after the engine
start.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
WARNING■ Attach external devices (e.g. navigation system) not in the vicinity of the
mirror with automatic dimming . The illuminated display of an external de-
vice can affect the function of the rear-view mirror - it could cause an acci-
dent.■
The automatic dimming mirror only functions smoothly if the light falling
on the sensors is not compromised (e.g. by the sunshade at the back). The
sensors are located on the front and back of the mirror.
WARNING■ The mirrors with automatic dimming contain electrolyte fluid which may
leak if the mirror glass is broken - this can irritate skin, eyes and the respi-
ratory system.■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. If
necessary get medical assistance.
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WARNING■Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident - danger of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats .
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elements
Fig. 85
Fasteners
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 85
Lashing eyes for securing cargo, fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Fastener for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eye for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
The upper front lashing eye C
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes is
A
is 350 kg.
Fixing nets
Fig. 86
Fastening examples for nets
Fig. 87
Fastening vertical pocket
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
Fastening examples for nets » Fig. 86 and » Fig. 87
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
The maximum permissible load of each of the nets is 1.5 kg.
ABCABC75Transport of cargo

WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates 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.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 95
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 95. When the function is activated, a warning
light illuminates in the button.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Set the blower speed (Level 0: Fan off, level 4: high-speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 82
 Air flow to the windows
 Air flow to the upper body
ABC
Air flow in the footwell
 Air flow to the windows and the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 81
Switch the cooling system on/off
Information on the cooling system
After pressing the button 
» Fig. 95 the warning light on the button lights
up, even if not all the conditions for the cooling system have been met. The
cooling system starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been
met » page 79 .
Note
To ensure adequate thermal comfort, during operation of the manual air condi-
tioning there could be an increase in the engine idle speed in some circum-
stances.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 96
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 80 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 96.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature / 
Increase the temperature
Selected temperature
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
Automatic operation of the air conditioning system is switched on
Intensive air flow to the windscreen switched on
Direction of air flow 
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