tailgate SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owner's Manual

Opening / closing the boot lidFig. 36
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
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To open the lid, press » Fig. 36 button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
.
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Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
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To close , grab the mount
B
and pull in the direction of arrow
3
.
Note
Button A » Fig. 36 is disabled when starting off or driving at a speed of over 5
km/h. The button is reactivated when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the button 
on the key, then the boot lid is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically.Window operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical windows
52
Electric window
52
Force limiter
53
Operational faults
53
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.
WARNING■ Always close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise
these could cause severe crushing injuries!■
Power windows in the driver's door and the rear doors are equipped with
a force limiter » page 53. If there is an obstacle, the closing process is
stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres. However, the
windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-
tionality of the electric windows.■
Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.
Note
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.51Unlocking and opening