weight SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2014 1.G User Guide

›Grasp the ball bar from
below » Fig. 120 .›Pull the hand wheel A in the direction of the arrow 1.›
Turn the hand wheel in the direction of the arrow
2
to the stop, and hold in
this position.
›
Remove the tow bar from the mounting recess downwards and in the direc-
tion of the arrow
3
.
At the same time, the ball head latches into the ready position and is thus
ready to be re-inserted into the mounting recess »
.
Subsequent steps
After removing the tow bar the following work must be carried out.
›
Fit the cover for the mounting recess
A
in the opposite direction to arrow
1
» Fig. 115 on page 122 .
WARNINGNever allow the tow bar to remain unsecured in the boot. This could cause
damage on sudden braking and could put the safety of the occupants at
risk!
CAUTION
■ If the hand wheel A is not turned all the way to the stop, then it will return
to its initial position when the tow bar is removed and will rest on the tow bar
and not engage into the ready position. The ball head then needs to be
brought into this position before the next time it is fitted » page 121, Adjusting
the ready position .■
The mounting recess must be closed with the cover following removal. This
prevents foreign bodies from getting into the mounting recess.
Note
Clean any dirt from the tow bar before stowing it away in the box with the ve-
hicle tool kit.AccessoriesFig. 121
Representation of the maximum
permissible level of the ball head
of the towing hitch and the per-
missible total weight of the ac-
cessories including the load de-
pending on the load centre of
gravity
Read and observe and on page 120 first.
An accessory can be mounted on the ball head of the towing hitch (e.g. bicycle carrier).
If this accessory is used, the maximum permissible overhang of the ball head
of the towing hitch and the permissible gross vehicle weight of the accesso-
ries including load are to be checked.
The maximum permissible overhang of the ball head of the towing hitch is 70
cm » Fig. 121 .
The total permitted weight of the accessory including load changes with in-
creasing distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball head of the
towing hitch.
Distance of the centre of gravity of the load from the ball headPermissible total weight of the ac- cessory, including load0 cm50 kg30 cm50 kg60 cm25 kg70 cm0 kgWARNING■Never exceed the permissible gross weight of the accessory including
load - there is a risk of damaging the ball head of the towing hitch.■
Never exceed the permissible overhang of the ball head of the towing
hitch - there is a risk of damaging the ball head of the towing hitch. 
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Loading a trailer
The vehicle/trailer combination must be balanced. Whereby the maximum per-
missible draw bar load must be utilised. If the draw bar load is too low, it jeop-
ardises the performance of the vehicle/trailer combination.
Distribution of the load
Distribute the load in the trailer in such a way that heavy items are located as
close to the axle as possible. Secure the items from slipping.
The distribution of the weight is very poor if your vehicle is unladen and the
trailer is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving
with this combination.
Tyre pressure
Correct the tyre inflation pressure on your vehicle for a “full load” » page 153.
Towing capacity and trailer weight
The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstan-
ces » page 181 , Technical data .
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The trailer loads specified apply only to altitudes up to 1,000 metres above
mean sea level.
The engine output falls as altitude increases, as does the vehicle's climbing
power. Therefore, for every additional 1,000 m in height (or part), the maximum
permissible towed weight must be reduced by 10%.
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehi-
cle and the loaded trailer.
The trailer and draw bar load information on the type plate of the towing de-
vice is merely a test value for the towing device. The vehicle-specific values
are detailed in the vehicle documents.WARNING■ The maximum permissible axle and drawbar load and the permissible
weight of the trailer must not exceed - this could cause an accident!■
A sliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safe-
ty - there is a risk of accident!
Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive faster than 80 km/h when towing a trailer.
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by acceler-
ating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply
the brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting
from the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as
a brake.
Engine overheating
If the needle for the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand
area or the red area of the scale, the speed must be reduced immediately.
Stop and switch off the engine if the warning light  illuminates or starts to
blink in the instrument cluster.
The following guidelines must be observed » page 36.
The coolant temperature level can be reduced by switching on the heating.WARNING■ Always drive particularly carefully with the trailer.■Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic
situation.
CAUTION
If you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your vehicle inspected be-
tween service intervals.
Anti-theft alarm system
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated when the electrical connec-
tion to the trailer is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or un-
coupled » page 53 . 
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Technical data
Technical data
Vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle characteristics
181
Operating weight and payload
181
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
182
Dimensions
183
Angle
184
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
185
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reduc- ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle characteristics
Fig. 170
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 170 -
 is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also stuck into the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine
code
Partial vehicle description
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 170 - 
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the
driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into
the engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit identifier and serial number) is stamped on the engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!
Operating weight and payload
Operating weight
This value represents the minimum operating weight without additional
weight-increasing equipment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or
trailer hitch. 
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The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight
of the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
Operating weight of the vehicle » page 185, Vehicle-specific details per en-
gine type .
Payload
It is possible to calculate the approximate maximum payload from the differ-
ence between the permissible total weight and the operating weight.
The payload consists of the following weights.
› The weight of the passengers.
› The weight of all items of luggage and other loads.
› The weight of the roof, including the roof rack system.
› The weight of the equipment that is excluded from the operating weight.
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 50 kg).
Note
If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle at a specialist
garage.
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to
ECE Regulations and EU Directives
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions were not available at the
time of going to press.
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are given on the ŠKODA
websites or in the sales and technical vehicle documentation.
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the en-
gine. Afterwards urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in
all gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed
varies between 0 and 120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of
about 37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle.
Note■ The fuel consumption and emission levels given on the ŠKODA websites or in
the commercial and technical vehicle documentation have been established in
accordance with rules and under conditions that are set out by legal or techni-
cal rules for the determination of operational and technical data of motor vehi-
cles.■
Depending on the extent of the equipment, the driving style, traffic condi-
tions, weather influences and vehicle condition, consumption values can in
practice result in fuel economy figures in the use of the vehicle that differ from
the fuel consumption values listed on the ŠKODA websites or in the commer-
cial and technical vehicle documentation.
182Technical data

DimensionsFig. 171
Principle sketch: Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions for operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 171SpecificationValueAHeightBasic dimension1459/1471 a)Vehicles with an off-road package.1472/1484 a)B
Front track
Basic dimension1457For vehicles fitted with the 1.2 l/55 kW MPI and 1.2 l/63 kW TSI engines and 14"
wheel rims.1463CWidth1706D
Rear track
Basic dimension1494For vehicles fitted with the 1.2 l/55 kW MPI and 1.2 l/63 kW TSI engines and 14"
wheel rims.1500EWidth including exterior mirror1940FClearanceBasic dimension134Vehicles with an off-road package.141GWheel base2602HLength4304a)
Valid for vehicles with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
183Technical data

Vehicle-specific details per engine typeThe specified values have been determined in accordance with rules and under conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for determining operational
and technical data for motor vehicles.
1.2 l/55 kW MPI engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)55/5400112/37503/1198 Performance and WeightsMG5Top speed (km/h)172Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s)13.8Operating weight - minimal (kg)1130Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Increases up to 12 %750Increases up to 8 %950Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)560
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)63/4800160/1500 - 35004/1197 Performance and WeightsMG5Top speed (km/h)180Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s)11.7Operating weight - minimal (kg)1150Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Increases up to 12 %900Increases up to 8 %1100Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)570 185Technical data

1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI engineOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm3
)77/5000175/1550 - 41004/1197 Performance and WeightsMG6Top speed (km/h)193Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s)10.2Operating weight - minimal (kg)1170Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Increases up to 12 %1100Increases up to 8 %1200Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)580
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)90/5000200/1500 - 40004/1390 Performance and WeightsDSG7Top speed (km/h)203Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s)9.4Operating weight - minimal (kg)1225Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Increases up to 12 %1200Increases up to 8 %1200Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)610 186Technical data

1.6 l/77 kW MPI engineOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm3
)77/5600153/38004/1598 Performance and WeightsMG5AG6Top speed (km/h)191190Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s)10.511.8Operating weight - minimal (kg)11501190Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Increases up to 12 %10001000Increases up to 8 %12001200Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)570590
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR engine
Output (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)66/4200230/1500 - 25004/1598 Performance and WeightsMG5MG5 Green LineDSG7Top speed (km/h)182184182Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s)11.911.912.1Operating weight - minimal (kg)126012581280Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Increases up to 12 %120010001200Increases up to 8 %120010001200Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)630628640 187Technical data

1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR engineOutput (kW per rpm)Max. torque (Nm per rpm)Number of cylinders/displacement (cm3
)77/4400250/1500 - 25004/1598 Performance and WeightsMG5Top speed (km/h)190Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (s)10.3Operating weight - minimal (kg)1260Permissible trailer load, braked (kg)Increases up to 12 %1200Increases up to 8 %1200Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)630188Technical data

Luggage StorageStorage net bag84
M
Main beam
60
Warning light41
Maintenance see vehicle care
133
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
90
Operating elements91
Manual gear changing refer to gear changing
108
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
46
MAXI DOT display46
Main menu46
Operation42
Settings47
Maximum permissible weights
181
Maximum speed185
MDI101
Mechanical windows57
open and close57
Media see radio / navigation system
4
MFD See multifunction display
43
Mirror Exterior mirror
68
Make-up65
Mobile phone94
Connecting to the hands-free system96
Modifications128
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
130
Service129
Spoiler130
Multifunction display Functions43
Information45
Memory44
Operation42
Multimedia99
Multimedia holder77
N
N1
85
Nameplate181
Navigation system4
Nets81
Notes for driving with tyre repaired166
Notes on using wheels152
O
Oil Information messages
36
See Engine oil145
Oil pressure Information messages
36
On-board computer See multifunction display
43
Operating weight181
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
140
Vehicle battery150
Original accessories129
Outside temperature45
Overview Engine compartment
143
Indicator lights34
P
Parking
107
Parking aid114
Parking aid114
Function115
Parking light58
Parking space107
Parking vehicle Parking
107
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload181
Pedals108
Footmats108
Petrol see fuel
139
Plastic parts133
Pockets on the front seat rests80
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
133
Power outlet 12 V
76
Power steering Warning light
37
Power windows55
Practical equipment 12-Volt power outlet
76
Net pockets on the front seat rests80
Reflective Vest158
Practical features Storage pockets on the front seats
79
Waste container77
Puncture set164
R
Radiator fan
143
Radio4
Raise vehicle163
Rear interior light
64
194Index