warning light SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2014 1.G Owner's Guide

›The SafeLock system is switched on.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of injury and accidents! These individu-
als might also not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help
themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than approx. 3 metres
away » page 170 .
■
When leaving the vehicle, always check if it is locked.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Note
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the
vehicle.With the key on the lock cylinder unlock / lockFig. 30
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
The key allows you to unlock or lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door.
Unlocking / locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 30
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
Fig. 31
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
Function and description of the remote control key » Fig. 31
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Button for the fold out / fold in of the key
Warning light 
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Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Briefly pressing the symbol key unlocks the boot lid. After unlocking, the
boot lid can be opened with the button in the handle above the number plate.
Pressing and holding the symbol key 
releases the boot lid (partially
opened).
If the boot lid is unlocked or released with the key symbol 
on the remote
control key, then the lid is automatically locked after closing.
You can set a lock delay » page 55.
CAUTION
■
Operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal inter-
ference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same fre-
quency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).■
Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and
the vehicle is in your line of sight.
■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
Note
A ŠKODA partner can also activate/deactivate the acoustic signals on vehicles
with an anti-theft alarm system.
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 32
Door handle/door opening lever
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on door handle
A
» Fig. 32 on the door you wish to open.
Opening from the inside›Pull on door opening lever B of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the out-side. The vehicle cannot be opened from the inside any more.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instru-
ment cluster after switching off the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Log book!
CHECK DEADLOCK
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
›
By locking twice within 2 seconds.
›
By disabling the interior monitoring » page 54, Interior monitor and towing
protection .
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds. 
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Switch-on display
The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards
it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Individual settings
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Opening a single door
The function allows you to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. The other doors and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked after be-
ing opened again.
Automatic locking/unlocking
All doors are locked from a speed of around 15 km/h. The button in the handle
of the boot lid is deactivated.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. It
is also possible to unlock the vehicle by pressing the central locking button .
Note
■
Individual settings can be carried out in a specialist workshop.■For some countries with right-hand steering the function of the single door
opening is set at the factory.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 33
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
If the vehicle has not been locked from outside, the » Fig. 33 button can be
used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Unlocking / locking » Fig. 33
If the icon 
in the button is lit, the vehicle is locked.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking.
› Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked
doors are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access
to the vehicle.
WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
If the Safelock system is switched on » page 51, the door opening levers
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
CAUTION
If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.52Using the system

Child safety lockFig. 34
Rear door: left / right
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in- side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the cooling system on and off » Fig. 34
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Failure of the central locking
Upon failure of the central locking system the key only unlocks and locks the
driver's door. The other doors and the boot lid can be opened and closed in an
emergency.
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 171.
› Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
» page 171.
Displaying an error
If the indicator light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2
seconds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flash-
ing again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Discharged battery in the remote control key
If the red warning light
B
» Fig. 31 on page 50 does not flash when you press
a button on the remote control key, the battery is empty.
Replace the battery » page 170.
Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
54
Interior monitor and towing protection
54
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
trying to break into the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 54.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 54.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 125, Attaching and detaching trailers .
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.53Unlocking and opening

Note■When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventila-
tion system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. 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.■
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heating protection has cooled down.
Opening/closing the windows
Fig. 37
Power window buttons
Read and observe
and on page 55 first.
All windows can be operated from the driver's seat.
Power window buttons » Fig. 37
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
Right rear door
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
ABCDEThe driver's window can be completely opened automatically by briefly press-
ing the button as far as it will go. Renewed pressing of the button causes the
window to stop.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
›
Press the button
E
» Fig. 37 .
When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the warning light 
in the
button
E
illuminates.
WARNINGIf the rear seats are accommodating people who are not completely inde-
pendent, e.g. children, it is recommended that for safety reasons the but-
tons in the rear doors are disabled with the button E
.
Force limit
Read and observe
and on page 55 first.
The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter.
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 switched off 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.
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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the light function
58
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
59
Turn signal and main beam
60
Automatic driving lamp control
60
Fog lights
61
Fog lights with CORNER function
61
Rear fog light
61
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
62
Hazard warning light system
62
Parking light
63
Driving abroad
63
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 39 on page 58 . The symbols which mark the individual
positions of the controls are identical.
WARNING■ The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
WARNING (Continued)■ The 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. The light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under
these conditions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Operating the light function
Fig. 39
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 58 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 39 can be
moved to the following positions.
Turn switch Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Automatic switching lights on and off » page 60
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Switching on the parking light or parking lights1)
» page 63
Switch on low beam 1)
Pull switch Switch on the front fog lamp » page 61
Switching on the rear fog light » page 61
 Headlight range control
Turning the dial B
» Fig. 39 from the position
 in

means the headlight ad-
justment is gradually adjusted and thereby shortens the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol- lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the  or  posi-
tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible
warning signal is switched off after a few seconds or as a result of door con-
tact when the driver's door is closed. However, the side lights remain on to illu-
minate the parked vehicle if necessary.■
If leaving the vehicle without needing the parking lights on, always turn
the light switch to position 
.
Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the frontvehicle range.
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met. The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 39 on page 58 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Deactivating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Remove the fuse for the daytime running lights » page 173, Fuses in the
dash panel .
Activating the function
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Use a fuse of appropriate amperage for the daytime running
lights » page 173 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Disable function on vehicles with the START-STOP system or with the
automatic driving light control
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Slide the turn signal light lever ( » Fig. 40 on page 60 ) downwards and hold
it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition – wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the deacti-
vation of the function.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
Function on vehicles with the START-STOP system or with the automatic
driving light control
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Slide the turn signal light lever ( » Fig. 40 on page 60 ) upwards and hold it in
this position.
›
Switch on the ignition – wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition – an audible signal sounds which confirms the activa-
tion of the function. 
1)
On vehicles with the instrument cluster - Version 1
» page 30 the symbol  also illuminates on the light
switch.
59Lights and visibility

›Release the turn signal stalk.WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the side lights (neither at
the front nor the rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore al-
ways switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 40
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 58 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 40
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position)
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
Main beam
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The warning light 
illuminates in the instrument cluster when the headlight
is switched on.
Flasher
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The warning light 
illuminates in the instrument cluster when the headlight
flasher is switched on.
Flashing
When the left flashing light is switched on, the warning light 
flashes in the
instrument cluster.
ABCDWhen the right flashing light is switched on, the warning light  flashes in the
instrument cluster.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal
light fails.
“Convenience turn signal”
If you only wish to flash three times, briefly push the lever to the upper or low-
er pressure point and release again.WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 41
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 58 first.
If the light switch is in position 
» Fig. 41 , the parking lights, low beam and
number plate lights are switched on or off automatically.
The light on/off switching is controlled by a sensor mounted under the wind- screen in the holder of the inside mirror.
If the light switch is in position 
, the lettering 
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol 
next to the
light switch also illuminates. 
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Automatic driving light control during rain
The low beam is switched on automatically if the following conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 41 .
Automatic wiping with rain - position 1
or wiping - position
2
or
3
is
turned on » page 66, Activating the windscreen wipers and washers .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTION
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on the
windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.
Fog lights
Fig. 42
Light switch - Switch front and
rear fog light
Read and observe on page 58 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
or 
» Fig. 42 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The front fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light 
» page 34 illuminates in the instrument cluster when the
fog lights are switched on.
Fog lights with CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on each side of the vehicle to
illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to
the right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position  and
the low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position  or

» Fig. 42 on page 61 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The warning light 
» page 34 illuminates in the instrument cluster when the
rear fog light is switched on.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by
pulling out the light switch directly to the only possible setting.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer illuminates if the vehicle has a factory-fit-
ted towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, 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.
61Lights and visibility

COMING HOME / LEAVING HOMERead and observe
on page 58 first.
COMING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as a function) switches the light
automatically for a short time after leaving the vehicle.
LEAVING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as a function) switches the light
automatically for a short time when approaching the vehicle.
The function switches on the following light, depending on the equipment
fitted.
› Parking lights
› Low beam
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors
› Licence plate light
Poorer visibility is evaluated by sensor mounted in the holder of the interior
mirror.
COMING HOME
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 41 on page 60 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The function was activated before leaving the vehicle by briefly switching
on the headlight flasher » page 60, Turn signal and main beam .
The driver's door was open - within 60 seconds after turning off the igni-
tion.
The light goes out 10 seconds after closing all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 41 on page 60 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The vehicle was unlocked with the radio remote control.
The light goes off after 10 seconds or when locking the vehicle.
CAUTION■
Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen to avoid impairing the function or its reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul travel.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 43
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 58 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 43 .
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn-
ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic congestion.
■
The vehicle must may have to be parked on the roadside due to a fault.
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