steering SKODA RAPID 2016 1.G Owner's Guide

The towing device is maintenance-free. Coat the ball head of the towing de-
vice with a suitable grease whenever necessary.
Protection of cavities
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected by
a layer of long-lasting protective wax applied in the factory.
If any small amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these
must be removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-
um cleaner.
Underbody
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating — preferably before the begin-
ning of winter and at the end of winter.
Product life of the films
Environmental influences (e.g. sunlight, humidity, air pollution, rockfall) affect
the life of the films. Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely normal;
this is not a fault.
Sunlight may also affect the strength of the film colour.
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box or similar), there is an
increased risk of film damage (e.g. of chipping from the secured load).
CAUTION
■ Vehicle paint
■ Repair damaged areas as soon as possible.
■ Matt-painted parts should not be treated with polishes or hard waxes.
■ Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratches.
■ Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.■
Plastic parts
■ Do not use paint polish.
■
Chromed and anodised parts
■ Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of surface scratches.
■
Films
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of film
damage. ■ Do not use dirty cloths or sponges for cleaning.
■ Do not use a scraper or other means to remove ice and snow.
■ Do not polish the films
■ Do not use a high pressure cleaner on the films.
■
Rubber seals
■ Do not treat the door seals and window guides deal with anything - the
protective varnish coating could be damaged.■
Windows and door mirrors ■ Do not clean the insides of the windows/mirrors with sharp objects - risk of
damage to the filaments or the antenna. ■ Do not use a cloth which has been used to polish the body - this could dirty
the window and impair visibility.
■
Head lights / lights
■ Do not wipe headlight/lights dry, do not use any sharp objects - risk of
damage to the protective coating and cracks forming on the headlight glass
covers.
■
Reversing camera
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of
camera damage. ■ Do not remove snow / ice with warm / hot water.
■ To wash, never use a pressure washer or steam jet.
■ For cleaning, do not use abrasive cleaners.
■
Door lock cylinders
■ Make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locking cylinder
when washing the vehicle - there is a risk of freezing the lock cylinder!
■
Wheels ■ Heavy soiling of the wheels can affect the balance of the wheels - the re-
sult can be a vibration, which can cause premature wear of the steering.
Removing ice and snow from the windows
Fig. 142
Installation location of the ice
scraper, removing the scraper
Read and observe and on page 119 first.
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors. This can be on the inside of the fuel filler flap. 
121Care and maintenance

WARNING■Do not drive with incorrect tyre pressure - risk of accident.■In the event of very rapid pressure loss (e.g. in the event of tyre damage)
an attempt should be made to bring the vehicle carefully to a stop without
sudden steering movements and without any hard braking - risk of acci-
dent.
Note
The declaration of conformity (COC document), can be obtained from a ŠKODA 1)
partner.
Tyre wear and wheel change
Fig. 153
Tyre wear indicator / wheel change
Tyre wear increases in the following circumstances.
▶ Incorrect tyre pressures.
▶ Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid acceleration / braking).
▶ Incorrect wheel balancing (you should have the wheels balanced after
changing/repair tyres or if the steering “is drifting”).
▶ Wheel alignment errors.
There are wear indicator markers in the tyre profiles, indicating whether the
minimum permissible tread depth has been reached » Fig. 153 -
 . A tyre
should be regarded as worn out when this indicator is flush with the tread.
Markings on the walls of the tyres through the letters “TWI” and/or other sym- bols (e.g. ), identify the position of the wear indicators.
To ensure uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that you change the
wheels every 10 000 km, in line with the schedule » Fig. 153 -
 .
WARNING■
Change the tyres at the latest when they are worn down to the wear indi-
cators - risk of accident.■
Faulty wheel alignment affects handling - risk of accident.
■
Unusual vibrations or the vehicle “pulling ” to one side could be a sign of
tyre damage. Reduce speed and stop! If there are no external signs of tyre
damage, seek the help of a specialist garage.
Spare wheel
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installed
wheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 106 .
WARNING■
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
direction of rotation, then drive carefully. The best properties of the tyre
are no longer present in this situation.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
Spare wheel
Only use this emergency spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage, as
it is not intended for permanent use .
A warning label is always placed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel. ▶ Do not cover the warning sign.
▶ Be particularly observant when driving.
▶ Inflate the temporary spare wheel to the maximum inflation pressure for the
vehicle » page 134 (the prescribed tyre pressure of the spare wheel 125/70
R16 is 4.2 bar). 
1)
Only valid for some countries and some models.
135Wheels

›Attach clamp 3 to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.›For vehicles
with the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp 4 to the earth point
of the engine A
» Fig. 165 .
›
For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to a solid
metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.
Installation location of the positive terminal and the earth point in vehicles
with the vehicle battery in the luggage compartment
The positive terminal
B
is located under a cover in the engine compartment
» Fig. 166 .
›
Press together the lock buttons of the cover simultaneously in the direction
of arrow
1
and remove the cover in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Clamp the positive terminal of the jumper cable to the position
B
» Fig. 166 .
›
Clamp the negative terminal of the jumper cable to the earthing point of the
engine
A
or on a metal part firmly connected to the engine block or directly
on the engine block.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
WARNING■
Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery - risk of explosion.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – there is a risk of short circuit.
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– there is a risk of short circuit.
■
Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 167
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 167 -

»
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
» page 147 , towing eyes at the rear » page 147 or to the towing device of
the trailer device » page 108 .
Conditions for towing. Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
if it is not possible to tow the vehicle in the way described or if the towing
distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle
›
On vehicles with manual transmission , engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering. 
146Do-it-yourself

›If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 167-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.■
The tow rope should not be twisted - there is a risk of accidents.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine! The battery from
another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 145, Jump-starting .■
For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Front towing eye
Fig. 168
Remove cap / install towing eye
Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 168 .
›
To fit, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite edge
of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye›To install , screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow3
» Fig. 168 until it clicks into place » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed
through the eye.
›
To remove , unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.
Towing eye rear
Fig. 169
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.
Remove the protective cap before using the towing eye. » Fig. 169. After using
the towing eye, the protective cap can be used again.
Vehicles with a trailer device
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable tow-bar may be used » page 108, Hitch .
147Emergency equipment and self-help

Fuse arrangement in the dashboardFig. 180
Fuses: LHD / RHD
Read and observe
and on page 151 first.
No.Power consumer1Light - left2Central locking, front and rear window washer system (only with
KESSY or heated windscreen)3Ignition4Light - right5Power windows - driver6Interior lighting7Horn8Towing hitch - left light
9
Operating lever beneath the steering wheel, engine control unit (on-
ly without KESSY), automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), auto-
matic gearbox (only without KESSY), ESC (only without KESSY), tow-
ing equipment (only without KESSY), power steering (only without
KESSY)10Power windows - rear left11Headlight cleaning system12Infotainment display13Multifunction unit for taxi vehicles14Operating lever under the steering wheel, light switch, ignition key
removal lock (automatic gearbox), headlight flasher, SmartGate, rain
sensor, rear view cameraNo.Power consumer15Air conditioning, automatic gearbox, diagnostic connector, heated windscreen16Instrument cluster, emergency call17Anti-theft alarm, horn18Rear seat heating19Not assigned20Not assigned21Not assigned22Front and rear window washer system (without KESSY or without
heated windscreen)23Heated front seats24Blower fan for air conditioning system, heating, air conditioning,
heating25Not assigned26Heated front seats27Rear window wiper28Not assigned29Airbag30Electric windows, reverse light switches, air conditioning system,
Park Assist, exterior mirror surface settings, power feed for centre
button strip, power feed for side button strip, interior mirror31Fuel pump, radiator fan, cruise control, front and rear window wash-
er, light switch32Diagnostic connector, beam range adjustment, control lever under
the steering wheel, interior lighting, voltage stabiliser for taxi vehi-
cles33Engine starting, clutch pedal switch34Heated windscreen washer jets35Not assigned36Not assigned37Radar38Not assigned39Electrical auxiliary heating system40Not assigned 152Do-it-yourself

No.Power consumer41Rear window heater42Power windows - front passenger43Trailer device - electrical outlet44Cigarette lighter, 12-volt outlet in the interior, 12-volt power socket
in the luggage compartment45Power windows - rear right46Front and rear window washer, operating lever under the steering
wheel47Trailer device - electrical outlet48Towing hitch - right light49Fuel pump50Infotainment51Heating of the external mirror52KESSY53Steering lock (KESSY)54ABS or ESC55Not assigned56Not assigned57Not assigned58Rear seat heating59Not assigned
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 181
Cover for the fuse box - variant 1
Fig. 182
Cover for the fuse box - variant 2
Read and observe
and on page 151 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press together the lock buttons of the cover simultaneously in the direction
of arrow
1
» Fig. 181 or » Fig. 182 and remove the cover in the direction of
arrow
2
.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder on the cover of the fuse box in the
dashboard.
›
Replace the defective fuse.
›
Replace the cover, push the lock buttons of the cover together and lock.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
CAUTION
The cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be inserted
correctly, otherwise water may penetrate into the fuse box – there is a danger
of damage to the vehicle!153Fuses and light bulbs

Index
A
ABS Operation
94
Warning light32
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
117
Accessories115
Adjusting Steering wheel
11
Adjusting the seats10
Adjustment Beam range
54
Advance warning / emergency braking37
Advice on tyre/wheel usage133
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
82
Airbag15
Adjustments and impairments to the airbag system
116
Deactivating18
deactivation18
Deployment16
Warning light32
Airbag system15
Air conditioning79
Air distribution control81
Climatronic80
Manual air conditioning80
Air distribution control81
Air outlet vents82
Alarm49
Trailer114
All-year tyres136
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)94
Anti-theft alarm system49
Trailer114
Anti-theft wheel bolts141
Armrest Front63
Rear64
Ashtray69
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
110
bar ball, Step 2110
Assist systems93
Auto Check Control38
Automatic drive Selector lever
89
Automatic driving light control55
Automatic gearbox89
Kickdown91
Malfunction34
Selector lever emergency unlocking149
Selector lever lock90
Starting-off and driving91
Warning light34
Automatic shutdown of consumers131
Automatic transmission Selector lever lock
90
Tiptronic90
AUX67
Avoiding damage to your vehicle92
B
Ball bar Standy position
109
Ball head Check fitting
111
Ready position109
Battery Change in key
148
Belts12
Belt tensioners14
Bluetooth See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Bonnet Closing126
Opening126
Boot Cargo element
78
Class N1 vehicles78
Hooks76
Storage compartments77
Boot cover Parking position
77
Boot lid Automatic locking
51
Open/Close51
Brake Assist (HBA)95
Brake booster86
Brake fluid130
Check130
specification130
Brake pads new
86
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Warning light
34
Brakes Brake booster
86
Brake fluid130
Braking and stabilisation systems93
Handbrake87
Information on braking86
Warning lights30
Brake system93
Braking Running in
91
Breakdown kit143
Breakdown service See Help in an emergency
8
Buttons in the door Electric windows
52
168Index

Lock steering lock83
Low beam54
Low tyre pressure warning refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
106
Luggage compartment74
Cover76
Fastening elements75
Fixing nets75
Floor covering on both sides78
Lighting74
See boot lid51
unlock manually149
Unlock the boot lid149
Luggage compartment cover76
Luggage compartment lid50
M
Main beam
55
Warning light34
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
81
Controls80
Manual gear changing see gear changing
88
Materials defect liability4
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
41
MAXI DOT display Main menu
41
Menu item assist systems42
Menu item Audio41
Menu item navigation41
Menu item telephone42
Operation39
Maximum speed165
MCB95
Mechanical windows51
Open/close52
Media AUX67
See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment6
USB67
Memory40
Mirror61
Vanity59
Mobility warranty5
Modes of the automatic transmission89
Modifications and technical alterations115
MSR94
Multi collision brake (MCB)95
Multifunction display Functions
39
Information40
Memory40
Multifunction pocket76
Multifunction steering wheel39
Multimedia holder70
N
N1
78
Nameplate160
Navigation S Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Nets75
O
oil see Engine oil
129
Oil Information messages
35
Oil changing Engine oil
128
On-board computer see multifunction display
39
Operating weight161
Original accessories116
Overview Cockpit27
Engine compartment127
Fuses151
Warning lights29
P
Parking
88
Parking aid96
Reversing camera98
Parking aid96
Automatic system activation when moving for- ward
98
Function96
Parking assistance Activation / deactivation
97
Display in the Infotainment display97
Parking light54
Parking the vehicle see Parking
88
Park Pilot96
Parts replacement115
Passive safety Before setting off
10
Driving safety10
Passive Safety10
Pedals88
Footmats88
Petrol124
Pocketin the luggage compartment76
Pockets72
Power steering31
Practical features Pockets
72
Storage compartment for umbrella72
Waste container68
Preheating unit32
172Index

Speed limiter101
Warning light34
Speed regulating system Warning light
34
Speed symbol136
Spoiler116
Stabilisation system93
Stability Control (ESC)94
START-STOP85
Jump-starting145
Manually deactivating/activating the system86
operation85
Warning light36
START-STOP system85
Start engine Immobiliser
83
Starter button Lock / unlock the steering lock
83
Problems with the engine start85
Starting / stopping the engine84
Switch on/off ignition84
Starting engine Jump-starting
145
Starting the engine Jump-starting
145
Key84
Starter button84
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
31
Steering wheel Buttons
39
Correct posture11
setting11
Stopping see Parking
88
Stopping the engine Key
84
Starter button84
Storage66
Storage compartment for umbrella72
Glasses compartment71
in the boot77
in the centre console67
in the front arm rest71
on the dashboard67
on the front passenger side71
Storage compartments66
Stowage compartments in the doors
67
Sun visors59
Switch Car battery
133
Switch light on/off54
Switch off Alarm
50
Switch off ignition84
Key84
Switch off TCS Warning light
32
Switch on ignition84
Key84
T
Tablet holder
73
TCS Deactivate/activate
94
Function94
Warning light31, 32
Technical data160
Telephone See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Ticket holder66
Time38
Tiptronic90
Tools139
TOP TETHER24
Towing147
Towing a trailer114
Towing away146
Towing device112
Accessories112
Description108
Vertical load108
Towing eye147
Towing protection50
Towing the vehicle146
Traction control (TCS)31, 94
Trailer Connect and disconnect
112
Load113
Loading113
Towing a trailer114
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)95
Trailer towing108
Transport Luggage compartment
74
Roof rack78
Towing device and trailer108
Transporting children19
Triangle138
TSA95
Turn signal55
Turn signal system Warning light
33, 34
Tyre load capacity136
Tyre pressure134
Warning light33
Tyre pressure monitoring106
Warning light33
Tyre repair143
Tyres133
damage133
Explanation of the label136
new133
Tyre pressure134
Wear indicator135
174Index

Tyre size136
U
Unlock Individual settings
48
Key46
Unlocking Central locking button
47
In case of emergency148
KESSY47
Remote control46
Unlocking and locking45
Unlock steering lock83
USB67
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
117
Useful equipment Clothes hook
72
Cup holders68
Glasses compartment71
Multimedia holder70
Useful features 12-volt socket in the interior
70
12-volt socket in the luggage compartment70
Ashtray69
Cigarette lighter69
Pockets72
Reflective vest138
Storage compartment66
Ticket holder66
V
Vehicle battery Automatic shutdown of consumers
131
charging132
Safety instructions131
Vehicle care119
Vehicle cleaning119
Vehicle Condition See Auto Check Control
38
Vehicle data sticker160
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
160
Vehicle dimensions163
Vehicle height163
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)160
Vehicle length163
Vehicle tool kit139
Vehicle width163
Vest138
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
160
Visibility58
Visors59
Voice control See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
W
Warning lights
29
Warning of a low temperature36
Warning symbols see Warning lights
29
Warning triangle138
warning when speeding40
Warranty4
Waste container68
Weather conditions115
Weights160, 161
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
141
Caps141
Loosening and tightening142
Wheels133
Changing139
Full trim141
Load Index136
Snow chains137
Speed symbol136
Tyre age133
Tyre damage133
Tyre pressure134
Tyre storage133
Unidirectional tyres134
Winter tyres136
Wi-Fi43
See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment6
Wi-Fi direct44
Window Operate
51
Windscreen - heating59
Windscreen washer fluid Refilling
127
Warning light36
Windscreen washer system59
Windscreen wipers and washers59
Activation60
Add fluid127
Automatic rear window wiper60
Operation60
Replacing the windscreen wiper blade150
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades150
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 150
Winter operation
136
All-year tyres136
Car battery132
Diesel fuel125
Snow chains137
Winter tyres136
Winter tyres136
Wipers and washer Warning light for windscreen washer fluid level 36
Wiping interval
60
175Index