seats SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

Fig. 53
Removing and installing rear head restraints
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
Front restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull the support
in the direction of arrow
2.›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow
3
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Rear restraint
›
Pull the restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
B
in the direction of arrow
4
, while at the same
time using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press the securing button in opening
C
in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
6
.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow
7
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNINGNever drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
Note
For the sports seats, the head restraints are integrated into the front seat
backrests. These headrests cannot be removed.Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
66
Front armrest
67
Rear armrest
67
Seat backrests
67
Front seat heating
Fig. 54
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seats heating » Fig. 54
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button  or

» Fig. 54 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch. 
66Using the system

WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend you do not use seat heating on the driver or front pas-
senger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs
which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to
make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that
the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The seat heating in the following cases will not turn on - there is a risk of
damaging the seat covers and seat heating. ■The seats are not occupied by people.
■ Items are fastened or stored items on the seats, such as a child seat, a bag
and the like.
■ Additional seat covers or protective covers are fixed to the seats.■
Clean the seat covers » page 128.
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically, in order
to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 141, Auto-
matic load deactivation .
Front armrest
Fig. 55
Adjusting armrest
Setting the height
›
Lift the armrest fully upwards in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 55 and then
move it back down completely.
›
Move the armrest into one of the 5 locking positions.
The armrest includes a storage compartment » page 73.
Rear armrest
Fig. 56
Fold the armrest forward
Folding forward
›
Pull on the loop
A
» Fig. 56 and fold the armrest forward in the direction of
the arrow.
A cup holder may be located in the armrest » page 70.
Seat backrests
Fig. 57
Opening for inserting the belt tongue / fold the seat backrest for-
wards
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backr-
ests forward. The seat backrests can also be folded forward individually on ve-
hicles with divided rear seats. 
67Seats and head restraints

Folding forward
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests 1)
.›
Put the belt tongue into the opening
A
» Fig. 57 into the side cladding -
safety position.
›
Press the release lever
B
and fold the back seat rest forward in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
Folding backwards
›
If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest
tilted slightly forwards.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the locking
button
B
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
C
is hidden.
WARNING■
The seat belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after
folding back the seat backrests – they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. Only then can
the seat belt for the middle seat reliably fulfil its function.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the seat belts be jammed by the folded
back seat backrests.Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
69
stowage compartments in the doors
69
Storage compartment in the centre console
69
Cup holders
70
Cigarette lighter
70
Ashtray
71
12-Volt power outlet
71
Waste container
72
Multimedia holder
72
Storage compartment in the front arm rest
73
Glasses compartment
73
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
73
Clothes hook
74
Storage pockets on the front seats
74
Net pockets on the front seat rest
74WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may distract you
from concentrating on the traffic – there is the risk of an accident!■
When driving, ensure that no objects from the centre console or from oth-
er storage compartments can get into the driver's footwell. You would not
be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger of causing
an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
1)
If the front seats are too far back, we recommend that you have the rear head restraints removed before
the seat backrests are folded forward. Store the removed head restraints in such a way that they are not
be damaged or soiled.
68Using the system

Closing›Lift the lid upwards until it clicks into place.
Air supply into the storage compartment›
Turn the control dial » Fig. 70 - 
anti-clockwise to the limit to open the air
supply.
›
Turn the control dial - anti-clockwise to close the air supply.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
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 68 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the middle door pillars of the vehicle and onthe 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.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.Storage pockets on the front seatsFig. 71
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The storage pockets » Fig. 71 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.
Net pockets on the front seat rest
Fig. 72
Meshed pocket
Read and observe on page 68 first.
The net pockets are used for storage of small and light objects, such as mobile phones and the like. 
74Using the system

The net pockets are located on the inner sides of the front seat backr-
ests » Fig. 72 .WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets.
Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the meshed pockets is 150 g.■Never put large objects into the meshed pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with
sharp edges – risk of damaging the meshed pockets.
Luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
76
Fixing nets
76
Hooks
77
Luggage compartment cover
77
“Parking position” of the boot cover
78
Storage compartments in the boot
78
Flexible storage compartment
79
Storage net bag
79
Double-sided floor covering
79
Class N1 vehicles
79
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or by using the fixing
nets » page 76 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.WARNING■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing eyes.■Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger
of death!
■
Please note that transporting heavy objects alters the handling proper-
ties of the vehicle due to the displacement of the centre of gravity – risk of
accident! The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
around, always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
■
The transported items must be stowed in such a way that no objects are
able to slip forward on sudden driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of in-
jury!
■
When transporting objects 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 » page 9, Correct seated position
for the passengers in the rear seats .
■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that
the seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poison-
ing!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot! 
75Transporting and practical equipment

Button /
wheel » Fig. 96ActionRadioAudio sourcesNavigation5
Turn upwards
Switch to the previous station and at
the same time
display list of saved/available sta- tions
Skip to next track
Show the option to stop navigation
or display the list of recent destina- tions
5
Turn downwards
Switch to the next station and at thesame time
display list of saved/available sta- tions
Switch to start of track a)
6Press brieflyCall up the main menua)
To go to the previous track, press the adjustment wheel twice or rotate it by two positions.
AUX and MDI inputsFig. 97
AUX input/MDI input
Depending on the equipment, your vehicle may have AUX or MDI inputs (AUX
and USB) for connecting external audio sources.
The connected external audio sources (e.g. iPod or MP3 player) can then be
used for audio playback on your factory installed radio or radio-navigation sys-
tem.
Extension cables to connect external sources are available from ŠKODA origi-
nal accessories.
For a description of use, refer to the operating instructions for the relevant ra-
dio or navigation system.
AUX input
The AUX input is located in one of the following places:
› Between the front seats in the centre console
» Fig. 97 - 
;
› On the front of the Amundsen+ navigation system.
Multi-Device Interface (MDI) input
If vehicles are equipped with the MDI input, this will be located above the stor-
age compartment in the front centre console » Fig. 97 - 
.
External sources such as iPod ®
, iPad ®
or iPhone ®
connected to the MDI input
can be operated via your unit.
When the ignition is on and a device is connected via a connecting cable, the
device battery is charged.96Using the system

NoteThe accessories authorised by the company ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be offered
by the ŠKODA Partners in all countries where the company ŠKODA AUTO a.s.
has a sales and after-sales service network. This will usually be in the form of a
printed catalogue of ŠKODA Genuine Accessories, in the form of separate prin-
ted brochures or in the form of ŠKODA Genuine Accessories on the ŠKODA
Partner websites.
Spoiler
Read and observe
on page 119 first.
If your new vehicle is fitted with a spoiler on the front bumper in combination
with the spoiler on the luggage compartment lid, then the following instruc-
tions must be adhered to.
› For safety reasons, the vehicle must only be fitted with a spoiler on the front
bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the luggage compart-
ment lid.
› This kind of spoiler cannot be left on the front bumper either on its own, in
combination with another spoiler not on the luggage compartment lid or in
combination with an unsuitable spoiler on the luggage compartment lid.
› We recommend that you consult the ŠKODA Service Partner for any repairs
to or replacement, addition or removal of spoilers.
WARNING■ If work on your vehicle's spoilers is not carried out properly, this can lead
to operational faults - risk of accident and serious injuries!■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
The front brakes may overheat, which can have a negative impact on the
functioning of the braking system – risk of accident!
Airbags
Read and observe
on page 119 first.
The system components of the airbag system can be situated in the front
bumper, doors, front seats, roof lining or body.
WARNINGAny work on the airbag system, including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel), must only be carried out by a specialist garage.■
Modifications, repairs and technical alterations that have been carried out
unprofessionally can cause damage and operational faults, and can also se-
riously impair the effectiveness of the airbag system – risk of accident and
fatal injury!
■
The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
Airbag modules cannot be repaired.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.■
Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed
from old cars or have been recycled.
■
Never install damaged airbag parts in the vehicle. The airbags may then
not be deployed properly or even at all in the event of an accident.
■
No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.
WARNING■ A change to the vehicle's wheel suspension, including the use of non-ap-
proved wheels and tyre combinations, can alter the functioning of the air-
bag system - risk of accident and fatal injury!■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
Read and observe
on page 119 first.
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to
protecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODAvehi-
cles can be recycled by up to 95 % and can always 1)
be returned free of charge. 
1)
Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
121Care and maintenance

Artificial leather, materials and Alcantara®
Read and observe
and on page 127 first.
Artificial leather
Clean artificial leather with a damp cloth.
If this method does not completely clean the artificial leather, use a mild soap
solution or cleaning products specially designed for this purpose.
Fabric
Clean upholstery cover materials and cloth trims on doors, boot cover, etc. us-
ing specific cleaning agents, e.g., dry foam.
Use a soft sponge, brush, or commercially available microfibre cloth.
Use a cloth and a cleaning agent specifically designed for this purpose to clean
the roof trim.
Remove any lumps on the cover fabric and any fabric residue using a brush.
Remove stubborn hair using a “cleaning glove”.
Alcantara ®
Dust and dirt in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface.
Therefore, they must be removed regularly at short intervals with a cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
Minor changes in colour caused by use are normal.
CAUTION
■ For Alcantara ®
seat covers, do not use any solvents, floor wax, shoe cream,
stain remover, leather cleaners or similar agents.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order
to stop the artificial leather, materials or Alcantara ®
from bleaching. During ex-
tended periods of standing outdoors, protect artificial leather, fabrics or Alcan-
tara ®
by covering.
■
Some clothing materials, e.g. dark denim, do not have sufficient colour fast-
ness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers,
even when used correctly. This applies particularly to light-coloured seat cov-
ers. This does not relate to a fault in the seat cover, but rather to poor colour
fastness of the clothing textiles.
Seat covers
Read and observe
and on page 127 first.
Electrically heated seats
Use a specific cleaning agent for cleaning the covers e.g. dry foam among oth-
ers »
.
Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning products specially de-
signed for this purpose.
Indented points arising on the fabrics by everyday use, can be removed by
brushing against the direction of hair with a damp brush.
Always clean all parts of the covers, so that there are no visible edges. Then
allow the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION
■ Do not clean the covers of electrically heated seats either with water or with
other liquids - there is a risk of damaging the seat heating system.■
Regularly remove dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
■
Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
heater.
■
Do not sit on wet seats - risk of seat deformation.
■
Always clean the seats “from seam to seam”.
Safety belts
Read and observe
and on page 127 first.
Wash dirty seat belts with mild soapy water.
Remove coarse dirt with a soft brush.
WARNING■ The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.■Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive
liquids (e.g. acids).
■
The seat belts must be fully dried before being rolled up.
128General Maintenance

›Move the gear shift lever into
Neutral or move the selector lever for the au-
tomatic gearbox into position P.›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Uncouple any trailers.
›
Remove the vehicle tool kit » page 150 and the spare wheel » page 146 from
the boot.
Full wheel trim
Read and observe
on page 151 first.
Removing
›
Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit » page 150into the reinforced
edge of the wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Installing
›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve open-
ing » .
›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks
correctly in place.
CAUTION
■ Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim! The
cover could be damaged.■
When using the anti-theft wheel bolt, ensure that it is in the hole in the
valve area.
■
If wheel trims are fitted, it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air is
assured to cool the brake system. We recommend that you use child seats
from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel boltsFig. 138
Remove the cap
Read and observe on page 151 first.
Removing
›
Push the extraction pliers » page 150sufficiently far onto the cap until the in-
ner catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap.
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 138.
Installing
›
Push the cap onto the wheel bolt up to the stop.
The wheel bolt caps are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel or in the
storage space for the spare wheel.
Changing a wheel
Read and observe
on page 151 first.
›
Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
›
First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel bolts.
›
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground.
›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
›
Lower the vehicle.
›
Alternately tighten wheel bolts opposite (diagonally) with the wheel wrench.
Tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt last.
›
Replace the wheel trim or the caps. 
152Do-it-yourself

No.Power consumer16Power steering, speed sensor, engine control unit, control unit for
fuel pump17Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP18Mirror heater19Ignition lock input20Engine control unit, electronic control unit for fuel pump, fuel pump21Reversing lamp (automatic gearbox), fog lights with the function
CORNER
22
Operating controls for the heating, electronic control unit for air con-
ditioning system, telephone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, multi-function steering wheel, ignition key removal lock, di-
agnostic port, rain sensor23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment,
side lights24Central control unit25Light switch26Rear window wiper27Steering wheel module28Petrol engine: ACF valve, PTC heater29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition system, cruise control31Lambda probe32High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Switch illumination, number plate light, parking light36High beam, light switch37Rear fog light, DC-DC converter38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40Not assigned41Heated front seats42Rear window heaterNo.Power consumer43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Boot lid lock, central locking system46Alarm47Cigarette lighter48ABS49Turn signal lights, brake lights50DC-DC converter, radio51Electric windows (driver's window and rear left window)52Electric windows (front passenger's window and rear right)53Windscreen washer54START-STOP instrument cluster, steering wheel module, multi-func-
tion steering wheel55Control unit for automatic gearbox56Headlight cleaning system57Headlights front, rear58Headlights front, rear
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 156
Vehicle battery: Cover for the
fuse box - variant 1 
165Fuses and light bulbs