air conditioning SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner´s Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Using seat belts
11
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
18
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
27
Overview
26
Instruments and Indicator Lights
28
Instrument cluster
28
Indicator lights
31
Information system
39
Driver information system
39
Driving data (Multifunction display)
40
MAXI DOT display
42Service interval display46SmartGate47
Unlocking and opening
49
Unlocking and locking
49
Anti-theft alarm system
54
Luggage compartment lid
55
Window operations
56
Lights and visibility
59
Lights
59
Interior lighting
63
Visibility
64
Windscreen wipers and washers
65
Rear mirror
67
Seats and head restraints
69
Seats and head restraints
69
Seat features
70
Transporting and practical equipment
73
Useful equipment
73
Tablet holder
80
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
81
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
86
Roof rack
89
Heating and ventilation
90
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
90
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
95
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
95
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
97
START-STOPsystem
99
Brakes and parking
101Manual gear changing and pedals103Automatic gearbox104
Running-in and economical driving
106
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
108
Assist systems
109
General information
109
Braking and stabilisation systems
109
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
112
Speed control system
114
Front Assist
116
Fatigue detection
119
Tyre pressure monitoring
119
Hitch and trailer
121
Hitch
121
Trailer
126
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
130
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
130
Washing vehicle
133
Cleaning vehicle exterior
134
Interior care
138
Inspecting and replenishing
140
Fuel
140
Engine compartment
143
Engine oil
146
Coolant
148
Brake fluid
149
Vehicle battery
150
Wheels
154
Tyres and wheel rims
154
Winter operation
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Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric power windows
56
Door opening lever
53
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
94
Parking ticket holder
74
Operating lever (depending on specification):
▶ Indicators, main and dipped beam, headlight flasher
60
▶Cruise control system
114
Steering wheel (depending on equipment):
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever (depending on specification):
▶ Windscreen wiper and washer system
66
▶Information system
39
Infotainment » User manual for Infotainment
Button for hazard warning light system
62
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
18
Air outlet vents
94
Interior rear-view mirror
67
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
18
Front passenger airbag
15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
78
Air outlet vents
94
Front passenger door power window
56
Door opening lever
53
Light switch
59
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
59
Bonnet release lever
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Steering wheel adjustment lever
9
Depending on specification:
▶ Ignition lock
96
▶Starter button
97
Pedals
103
Storage compartment
74
Handbrake lever
102
Depending on specification:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
103
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
104
Depending on specification:
▶ Cup holder
74
▶Multimedia holder
77
▶Ashtrays
75
AUX and MDI input (AUX and USB)
80
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Seat heater on the front left seat
70
▶
 Traction control (TCS)
110
▶
 Parking aid
112
▶
 Central locking system
51
▶
 Rear window heater
64
▶
 START STOP
99
▶
 Seat heater on the front right seat
70
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
91
▶Operating controls for the manual air conditioning system
91
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
92
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.242526272829303132333427Cockpit

Window operations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lefter
56
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
56
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
57
Force limit
58
Operational faults
58
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.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the ice
» page 136 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the electri-
cal power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehi-
cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
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.Mechanical window lefterFig. 43
Window operation: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
Using the respective window crank only one window can be operated mechan-
ically.
Opening
›
Lift the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 43 .
Closing
›
Turn the crank in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 43 .
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
Fig. 44
Buttons for window-openers: Version 1/version 2
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on. 
56Using the system

Glasses compartmentFig. 79
Opening the glasses storage box
Read and observe on page 73 first.
The maximum permissible load of the glasses compartment is 250 g.
Opening
›
Press on the lid of the glasses storage box in area
A
» Fig. 79 .
The box folds in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
›
Move the compartment in the opposite direction to that of the arrow » Fig. 79
until it audibly clicks in place.
WARNINGThe compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting the
glasses and is otherwise kept closed - it could cause a restricted view to
the outside or to an injury!
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - with high
temperatures there is risk of damage.■
The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle – risk of im-
pairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system.
Storage compartment on the front passenger sideFig. 80
Open storage compartment / close storage compartment and
open air supply
Read and observe
on page 73 first.
There is enough space in the storage compartment for a bottle of a with a ca-
pacity max. 1 l.
The storage compartment is equipped with an inner light that illuminates
when opening and closing the storage compartment.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 80 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Screw in the filler cap in the direction of arrow
3
until it audibly clicks into
place » Fig. 80 .
Air supply operation
›
By turning the rotary switch in the direction of arrow
A
until it stops, the air
supply is opened » Fig. 80 .
›
By turning the rotary switch opposite direction of arrow
A
until it stops the
air supply is closed.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or in-
terior air to flow into the storage compartment. 
78Using the system

Arrangement of the mounting points » Fig. 105
Front attachment points
Rear attachment points
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to the instructions provided.
Roof load
Read and observe
and on page 89 first.
Do not exceed the permissible roof load of 75 kg, this includes the carrier sys-
tem.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. The maximum capacity of the carrier system
should never be exceeded.
ABHeating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
91
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
92
Climatronic - automatic mode
93
Air distribution control
93
Air outlet vents
94
The heating and air conditioning ventilate and heat the vehicle interior. The air
conditioning system also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system only operates if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approx. +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during
winter months.
It is possible to briefly activate re-circulated air mode to enhance the cooling
effect » page 93 .
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air temper-
ature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
▶ The cooling system is to be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, disinfection of the manual air conditioner or the Climatronic is to
be carried out by a specialist company. 
90Using the system

WARNING■For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting. The blower should always be on to
prevent the windows from misting up.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
CAUTION
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free from ice, snow or leaves,
for example, to ensure that the heating and cooling system works 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. 106
Heating Controls
Fig. 107
Controls of the manual air conditioning
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the rotary switch or
pressing the respective button. When the function is switched on, the indica-
tor light in the button lights up.
Functions of the individual control elements » Fig. 106 and » Fig. 107
Set the temperature
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Set the blower speed (Level 0: Fan off, Level 4: Highest speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 94
▶  Air flow to the windows
▶  Air flow to the upper body
▶  Air flow to the footwell
▶  Air flow to the windows and the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 93
Switch the cooling system on/off
Information on the cooling system
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met
» page 90 .
The warning light in the button 
» Fig. 107 lights up after activation, even if
not all of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met.
By lighting up of the warning light in the button, the operational readiness of
the cooling system is signalled. 
ABC91Heating and ventilation

NoteDuring operation of the manual air conditioning, an increase in engine idle
speed may occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient
heating comfort.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 108
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
The Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the
temperature of the out-flowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the rotary switch or
pressing the respective button. When this function is switched on, the corre-
sponding icon appears in the display.
Functions of the individual control elements and display indicators » Fig. 108
Set the temperature
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Selected temperature
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
Automatic operation of the air conditioning system is switched on
Intensive windshield defroster switched on
Direction of air flow
Recirculated air mode activated
Cooling system activated
Set blower speed
123456789Set the blower speed (the set blower speed is indicated by the corre-
sponding number of segments in the display)
▶ Turn to the left: Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Interior temperature sensor Switching the intensive windshield defroster on/off - when this function
is switched on, the warning light illuminates in the button
Switching automatic mode on
Switching the airflow to the windows on and off
Switching the airflow to the upper body on and off
Switching the airflow to the footwell on and off
Switch recirculation on/off » page 93
Switch the cooling system on/off
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains active, whereby the lowest temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Setting temperature
The temperature can be set between +16 °C and +29 °C. The temperature is
regulated automatically within this range.
If  illuminates in the display, then the Climatronic is working with
maximum
cooling (temperature setting below +16°C).
If  illuminates in the display, then the Climatronic is working with
maximum
heating (temperature setting above +29°C).
There is no automatic temperature control in the two end positions.
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Press buttons and
 simultaneously and hold for about 2 seconds.
The desired temperature unit (item 3
» Fig. 108 ) appears on the display.
WARNING■
Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.■Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor 11 » Fig. 108 as this could impair
the functioning of the Climatronic. 101192Using the system

Note■As soon as the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the
 button once the windscreen has demisted.■
During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc-
cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
Climatronic - automatic mode
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
To switch on press the
 button. The display shows
 (pos.
4

» Fig. 108
on page 92 ).
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is
nevertheless regulated.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the In-terior of the vehicle.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Switching on/off
›
Press the  button.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
If the air distribution control is set to position  when the recirculation modes
is switched on, the recirculated-air mode is switched off. Recirculated air mode
can be switched on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing the symbol
button .
Climatronic
With the recirculated-air mode switched on the symbol  appears in the dis-
play.
The symbol  disappears from the display after turning off the air recircula-
tion.
Depending on the moisture conditions in the vehicle interior the air recircula-
tion may shut-down automatically.WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Note
If recirculated air mode is switched on for around 15 minutes, the symbol 
will begin to flash in the Climatronic display as a sign that the recirculated air
mode is switched on long-term. If the recirculated air mode is not switched off,
the symbol flashes for around 5 minutes.93Heating and ventilation

Air outlet ventsFig. 109
Air outlet vents
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
» Fig. 109 , the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
Changing the direction of air flow
›
To change the height of the air flow, turn the horizontal fins upward or
downward using the movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 109 .
›
To adjust the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the
movable adjuster
A
to the left or to the right.
Opening
›
Turn the regulator
B
upwards » Fig. 109 .
Closing
›
Turn the regulator
B
downwards » Fig. 109.
Overview of the available settings for adjusting the direction of the air outlet
Set the direction of the air outletActive air vents » Fig. 1091, 2 , 41, 2 , 4 , 5Set the direction of the air
outletActive air vents » Fig. 1093, 44 , 5
CAUTION
To ensure that the heating, the manual air conditioning and the Climatronic
systems work properly, do not block up the air outlet vents with any objects.94Using the system

OperationFig. 113
Display
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a
halt, the shift lever is moved into neutral and the clutch pedal is released.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the clutch pedal is depressed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a
halt and the brake pedal is operated.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the brake pedal is released.
Requirements for the system to function correctly
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The bonnet is closed.
The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after the last stop.
No trailer is coupled.
System status
The system status is shown in the display when the vehicle comes to a halt
» Fig. 113 .
The engine is switched off automatically; when moving off, the ignition
process will be initiated automatically.
The engine is not switched off automatically.
Reasons for the engine running
It may be essential for the engine to keep running when the vehicle comes to
a halt, for the following reasons. ▶ The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet
been reached.
▶ The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
▶ The current consumption is too high.
▶ High air-conditioning or heating capacity (high fan speed, big difference be-
tween the desired and actual interior temperature).
When the engine is shut-down automatically and the system detects that the
engine is required such as when the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly then
the system automatically starts the engine.
Infotainment display
Information about the current status of the system can be displayed in the In-
fotainment display » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle set-
tings (CAR button) .
Note
■
If the vehicle remains outdoors for a long time in minus temperatures or in
direct sunlight, it can take several hours until the internal temperature of the
vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for proper operation of the
START STOP system.■
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the
driver's door is opened during stop mode, the engine will have to be started
manually.
■
No automatic engine shut-down takes place when a vehicle with automatic
transmission is moving at low speed (e.g. during a traffic jam) and remains sta-
tionary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shut-down
takes place if you press the brake pedal down with more force.
■
For vehicles with automatic transmission there is no automatic engine shut-
down when the system detects a manoeuvring action due to a large steering
angle.
100Driving