wiper fluid 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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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those travelling
with you in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle.
This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper blades
are free of any defects.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
▶ Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
» page 19 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. If
your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at
risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10

8Safety

The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 173.WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 173.■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the windscreen.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
arms could damage the paint of the bonnet.
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the windscreen washer jets can be heated
automatically after starting the engine.
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 56
Operation of windscreen wiper and washer: front/rear
Read and observe and on page 66 first.
Operating lever positions
 Wipers off
 Depending on specification:
▶ Interval windscreen wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
 Slow windscreen wiping
 Rapid windscreen wiping
  Flick windscreen wiping/service position of the wiper arms (spring-loa-
ded position)
 Spraying and wiping the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
 Wiping the rear window
 Spraying and wiping the rear window (spring-loaded position)
 Depending on specification:
▶ To set the wiper interval for the windscreen
▶ Sensitivity setting of the automatic wiping with rain
By setting the switch in the direction of the arrow wipers sweep more of-
ten.
Spraying and wiping the windscreen 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 1 to 3 wiper
strokes.
Spraying and wiping the rear window 
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 1 to 3 wiper
strokes.
The operating lever remains in position
6
.
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
The function can be enabled/disabled in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual
Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Automatic rear wiper
After selecting reverse gear and when the windshield wiper is switched on,
the speed of the windshield wiper is transferred to the dependent intermittent
wiper of the rear window.
Depending on the equipment, the function can be enabled / disabled in the In- fotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings or
at a specialist garage. 

01234567A66Using the system

WARNINGInformation for working on the fuel system or the electrical system■Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.■
Do not smoke.
■
Never work near open flames.
■
Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
WARNING■Read and observe the information and warning instructions on the fluid
containers.■
Keep the working fluids in sealed original containers and safe from peo-
ple who are not completely independent, e.g. children.
■
Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.
■
If you intend to work underneath the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle
from rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks; the car
jack is not sufficient – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend
that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
Note
■ Please consult a specialist garage for any questions relating to fluids.■Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.Opening and closing the bonnetFig. 151
Opening the bonnet
Read and observe
and on page 143 first.
Open flap
›
Open the driver door.
›
Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row
1
» Fig. 151 .
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.
›
Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The flap is then unlocked.
›
Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
4
from the holder.
›
Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow
5
. 
144General Maintenance

Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)Warning light35
Brakes Brake booster
102
Brake fluid150
Braking and stabilisation systems109
Handbrake102
Information messages32
Running-in106
Warning light32
Brakes and parking101
Brake system109
Braking Information on braking
101
Button CAR see Infotainment
4
Button in driver's door electric windows
56
C
Car care Jack
137
Car computer see multifunction display
40
Care and maintenance130
Cargo element85
Car park103
Car park ticket holder73
Carrier Roof rack
89
Cavity protection137
Central locking49
Problems53
Central locking button51
Change Engine oil
146
light bulb in tail light181
Changing bulbs
177
Front turn signal bulb180
Wheels161
Changing a wheel Follow-up work
165
Preliminary work162
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
165
Charging a vehicle battery152
Check Fit ball head properly
124
Checking Battery electrolyte level
152
Brake fluid150
Coolant148
Engine oil147
Oil level147
Windscreen washer fluid145
Checks Statutory checks
130
Children and safety19
Child safety Side airbag
21
Child safety lock53
Child seat Classification
21
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat20
TOP TETHER24
Use of child seats21
Use of ISOFIX child seats23
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
136
Cigarette lighter75
Clean Anodized parts
136
Chrome parts136
Cleaning Alcantara
139
and maintaining belts140
artificial leather139
headlight glasses136
materials139
natural leather138
plastic parts135
seats covers of the electrically heated seats140
wheels137
Cleaning safety belt
140
Cleaning seat covers
140
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
139
Seat covers140
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
137
Decorative films135
Door locking cylinder137
Headlight glasses136
Protective films135
Towing device137
Under-body protection138
wheels137
Windows and external mirrors136
Cleaning vehicle133
Cleaning vehicle exterior134
Anodized parts136
Chrome parts136
Plastic parts135
Rubber seals136
Vehicle paint work135
Wiper blades138
Clean interior Safety belt
140
Climatronic air distribution control
93
Automatic mode93
Operating elements92
Clothes hook79
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Phonesee Infotainment4
Plastic parts135
Pocket in the luggage compartment
83
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
79
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
135
Power outlet 12 V
75
Power steering/steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
32
Power windows56
Button in the front passenger door57
Practical equipment 12-Volt power outlet
75
Reflective vest160
Practical features Pockets on the backs of the front seats
79
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats79
Waste container76
Protective films135
Puncture set165
R
Radiator fan
145
Radio see Infotainment
4
Raise vehicle164
Rear interior light
64
Rear fog light61
Warning light34
Rear mirror67
Exterior mirror68
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
67
Refuelling141
Fuel141
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery171
Synchronisation process172
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
171
Removing the tow bar, Step 1
125
tow bar, Step 2125
Repairs and technical alterations130
Replacement parts130
Replacing Bulb for main beam, daytime running lights andparking light
179
Bulb for the fog light180
Bulb for the licence plate light181
Bulb in rear light182
Fuses174
Fuses in the dash panel175
Fuses in the engine compartment176
High beam bulb (halogen headlights)179
Rear window wiper blade173
Vehicle battery153
windscreen wiper blades173
Replenishing Coolant
149
Engine oil147
Windscreen washer fluid145
Revolution counter29
Roof Load
90
Roof rack89
mounting points89
Roof load90
Rubber seals136
Running-in Brake linings106
Engine106
Tyres106
S
SAFE See Safe securing system
52
SAFELOCK See Safe securing system
52
Safe securing system52
Safety8
Child safety19
Child safety seats19
Correct seated position8
Head restraints69
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER24
Save electrical energy106
Save fuel106
Seals Vehicle care
136
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt height adjustment
12
Warning light32, 36
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners13
fastening and unfastening13
Inertia reels13
The physical principle of a frontal collision12
Seat features70
Seats Front armrest
71
Head restraints69
Heating70
Rear armrest71
Seat backrests72
Seats and head restraint69
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Under-body protections138
washing133
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
39
Vehicle data sticker183
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
183
Vehicle dimensions186
Vehicle height186
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)183
Vehicle length186
Vehicle tool kit161
Vehicle width186
vest holder for reflective vest
160
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
183
Visibility64
Visors See front sun visors
65
W
Warning triangle
160
warning when speeding41
Washing Automatic car wash system
134
by hand133
High-pressure cleaner134
Washing vehicles133
Waste container76
Weather conditions130
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
163
Caps163
Loosening and tightening163
Wheel rims154
Wheels Age of wheels
154
Changing161
Driving style156
Full trim162
General information154
Load index158
Snow chains159
Speed symbol158
Storage of wheels154
Tyre damage157
Tyre pressure155
Tyre size158
Tyre wear156
Tyre wear indicator156
Unidirectional tyres157
Wheel balance156
Wheels exchange156
Winter tyres158
Wi-Fi Connection
47
Password47
Password change49
Setting48
Wi-Fi Direct Connection
48
Password change49
Setting48
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
173
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
145
Replenishing145
Warning light38
Winter145
Windscreen washer system145
Windscreen wipers66
Windscreen wipers Activating
66
Replacing the windscreen wipers173
Windscreen washer fluid145
Windscreen wipers and washers65
Winter operation158
De-icing windows136
Snow chains159
Winter tyres158
Winter tyres See Wheels
158
Wiper blades138
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 173
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
138
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