traction control SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2016 1.G Owner's Manual

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAGAutomatic gearboxAGMVehicle battery typeTCSTraction controlCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlETRim depthEUEuropean UnionHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistKESSYKeyless unlocking, starting and lockingkWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputLEDLighting element typeMCBMulti-collision brakeMGManual gearboxMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionMSREngine drag torque controlN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torquePINpersonal identification numberTDI CRDiesel engine with turbo charging and common rail injection
systemTSATrailer stabilisationAbbreviationDefinitionTSIPetrol engine with turbo charging and direct injectionVINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of powerWi-Fiwireless data network9Abbreviations

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
52
Door opening lever
48
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
62
Air outlet vents
84
Ticket holder
67
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
55
▶Speed regulating system
103
▶Speed regulator
104
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
15
Buttons for operating the information system
37
Instrument cluster
28
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
60
▶Information system
37
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Storage compartment
68
▶Infotainment » User Owner's Manual for Infotainment
Button for hazard warning light system
57
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
18
Interior rear-view mirror
62
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
18
Front passenger airbag
15
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment) » Owner's Manual - Infotainment
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
72
Electric window in the front passenger door
52
Storage compartments
68
Light switch
54
Headlight range control (in the dashboard)
5412345678910111213141516171819202122Bonnet release lever129
Steering wheel locking lever
11
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
87
▶Starter button
87
Storage compartment
68
Handbrake lever
90
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
91
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
92
Cup holder
69
AUX / USB input
68
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Left seat heating
66
▶
 Traction control (TCS)
97
▶
 Parking aid
99
▶
 Central locking system
47
▶
 Rear window heater
59
▶
 START STOP
88
▶
 Windscreen heater
59
▶
 Right seat heating
66
Controls for heating / air conditioning
82
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 16.2324252627282930313227Cockpit

Coolant temperature gaugeFig. 19
Coolant temperature gauge
Applies to cars with the instrument cluster - Version 1 » Fig. 17 on page 28 .
The display » Fig. 19 only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range - the pointer is in the range
A
, the engine has not yet reached its
operating temperature. Avoid high speeds and high engine loads.
Operating range - the pointer is in the range
B
.
High temperature range - the pointer is in the range
C
. The coolant tempera-
ture is too high. The warning light  illuminates in the instrument cluster
» page 35 .
Fuel gauge
Fig. 20
Fuel gauge: in the instrument cluster / the display of the instru-
ment cluster
The display » Fig. 20 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve level A or B, the warning light  illumi-
nates in the instrument cluster » page 33.WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! Irregular supply of fuel can
cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the ex-
haust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates a fraction less.■
The arrow 
next to the symbol 
within the fuel gauge displays the installa-
tion location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
30
 Braking system
30
 Front seat belt warning light
30

 Power steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)
31
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
31
 Traction control (TCS) deactivated
32
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
32
 Rear fog light
32
 Emission control system
32
 Preheating unit (diesel)
32
 Inspection of the engine electronics (petrol engine)
32
 Airbag system
32
 Tyre pressure
33
 Fuel reserve
33

29Instruments and warning lights

If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 minutes, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
illuminates permanently.
  Power steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
Fault in the power steering
 lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
 lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
▶ Switch off the ignition, start the engine again and travel a short distance.
▶ If the warning light  does not go out, stop the vehicle,

do not continue
to drive . Seek help from a specialist garage.
▶ If the warning light  does not go out, it is possible to continue driving ap-
propriately. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Steering lock defective (engine start push-button)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
 flashes
Steering column lock faulty. Stop!STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
▶ Park the vehicle, and 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components
(e.g. Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 flashes
Steering lock: Workshop!STEERING WORKSHOP
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Steering lock not unlocked (engine start push-button)
 flashes
Move the steering wheel!MOVE STEERING WHEEL
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
▶ If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is
required.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
System fault
 lights up – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons. ▶ Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er- ror.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
For more information on the ESC system » page 97, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 97, Traction control (TCS) .
31Instruments and warning lights

 Traction control (TCS) deactivatedRead and observe
on page 30 first.
 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – there is an ABS fault.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ If the warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 30 ,  Braking system ,  do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – the rear fog light is switched on.
 Emission control system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light 
does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Inspection of the engine electronics (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 30 first.
System fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: AirbagAIRBAG ERROR
▶
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then
flashes for approximately 12 seconds. 
32Using the system

The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided
when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads).›
Therefore, always determine the depth of the water before driving through
water. The water level must not go above the web of the lower beam
» Fig. 114 .
›
Drive at no more than walking pace, otherwise a wave may form in front of
the vehicle, which could cause the water to enter into the vehicle’s systems
(e.g. the air intake system for the engine).
›
Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
CAUTION
■ If water gets into the vehicle’s systems (e.g. the air intake system for the en-
gine) it can cause serious damage to the vehicle!■
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
sible water level for your vehicle.
■
Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. A vehicle
coming into contact with salt water is to be thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa-
ter.
Assist systems
General information
 Introduction
WARNING■
The assistance systems only serve to support the driver and do not re-
lieve the driver of the responsibility for driving the vehicle.■
The increased safety provision, as well as the increased occupant protec-
tion provided by the assistance systems must not tempt you to take risks -
risk of accident!
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
■
The assistance systems have physical and system-related limitations. For
this reason, the driver may experience some undesired or delayed system
responses in certain situations. You should therefore always be alert and
ready to intervene!
■
Only enable, disable or set the assistance systems so that you have the
car fully under control in every traffic situation - risk of accident!
Braking and stabilisation systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stability Control (ESC)
97
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
97
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
97
Traction control (TCS)
97
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
98
Brake Assist (HBA)
98
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
98
Multi collision brake (MCB)
98
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)
98
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter » page 29, Warning lights . 
96Driving

WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 96, in section Introduction .
Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 97 first.
The ESC improves vehicle stability when driving at the limit (e.g. if the vehicle
starts to skid) by braking individual wheels to maintain the desired direction.
If there is a TCS intervention, the warning light  flashes in the instrument
cluster.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 97 first.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when braking. Thereby, it helps the
driver to maintain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres- sure on the brake pedal.
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Read and observe
on page 97 first.
MSR counteracts the tendency of the drive wheels to lock during downshifts
or sudden deceleration (e.g. on icy or an otherwise slippery road surface).
If the drive wheels should lock, then the engine speed is automatically in-
creased. This reduces the braking effect of the engine and the wheels can ro-
tate freely again.
Traction control (TCS)Fig. 115
Button for the TCS system
Read and observe on page 97 first.
TCS prevents the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle. TCS reduces the
drive power transmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thereby,
for example, driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
During a TCS intervention, the indicator light  flashes in the instrument clus-
ter.
The deactivation/activation of TCS can be carried out, depending on equip-
ment, in one of the following ways. ▶ Infotainment » Owner's Manual - Infotainment .
▶ By pressing the 
» Fig. 115 button.
With deactivation , the warning light
lights
up in the instrument cluster and
an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
With activation , the warning light
 is
extinguished and an appropriate mes-
sage is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example. ▶ When driving with snow chains.
▶ When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
▶ When “rocking a car free” when it has become stuck.
97Assist systems

Speed limiter104
Warning light34
Speed regulating system Warning light
34
Speed symbol138
Spoiler119
Stabilisation system96
Stability Control (ESC)97
START-STOP88
Jump-starting147
Manually deactivating/activating the system89
operation88
Warning light36
START-STOP system88
Start engine immobiliser
86
Starter button Lock / unlock the steering lock
86
Problems with the engine start88
Starting / stopping the engine87
Switch on/off ignition87
Starting engine Jump-starting
147
Starting the engine Jump-starting
147
Key87
Starter button87
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
31
Steering wheel Buttons
39
Correct posture11
setting11
Stopping See Parking
91
Stopping the engine Key
87
Starter button87
Storage67
Storage compartment Glasses compartment72
in the boot78
in the centre console68
in the front arm rest72
on the dashboard68
on the front passenger side72
Storage compartments67
Storage net bag79
Stowage compartments in the doors
68
Sun visors59, 60
Switch Car battery
135
Switch light on/off54
Switch off Alarm
50
Switch off ignition87
Key87
Switch off TCS Warning light
32
Switch on ignition87
Key87
T
Tablet holder
74
TCS Deactivate/activate
97
Function97
Warning light31, 32
Technical data162
Telephone See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Ticket holder67
Time38
Tiptronic93
Tools141
TOP TETHER24
Towing149
Towing a trailer117
Towing away148
Towing device115
Accessories115
Description111
Vertical load111
Towing eye149
Towing protection50
Towing the vehicle148
Traction control (TCS)31, 97
Trailer Connect and disconnect
115
Load116
Loading116
Towing a trailer117
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)98
Trailer towing111
Transport Luggage compartment
75
Roof rack81
Towing device and trailer111
Transporting children19
Triangle140
TSA98
Turn signal55
Turn signal system Warning light
33, 34
Tyre load capacity138
Tyre pressure137
Warning light33
Tyre pressure monitoring109
Warning light33
Tyre repair145
Tyres136
damage136
Explanation of the label138
new136
Tyre pressure137
Wear indicator137
175Index