display SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2017 Owner's Guide

Selector lever lockFig. 111
Shift lock button
Read and observe and on page 92 first.
The selector lever is locked in modes P and N to prevent the forwards travel
mode from being selected accidentally and setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning light .
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
›
Press the brake pedal and the lock button at the same time in the direction
of
1
» Fig. 111 .
To move the selector lever from mode N to D / S only the brake pedal is press-
ed.
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N
(e.g. from R to D/S ). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck,
e.g. in a bank of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in posi-
tion N for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being de-
pressed.
If it is not possible to release the gear selector from mode P in the usual man-
ner, then this can be emergency unlocked » page 151.
Note
If you want to switch the selector lever from mode P to mode D/S or vice ver-
sa, move the selector lever quickly. This prevents modes R or N from being ac-
cidentally selected.Manual shifting (Tiptronic)Fig. 112
Selector lever
Read and observe and on page 92 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears on the selector lever. This mode can be selected both while stopping and while driving.
Switching to manual shifting using the selector lever
›
Push the gear selector from position D/S towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle. The current gear is maintained.
Gear changing
›
To change up , tap the selector lever forwards
+
» Fig. 112 .
›
To change down , tap the selector lever backwards
-
» Fig. 112.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the » Fig. 110 on page 92 display.
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 38.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear
is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
over-revving.
Note
It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual
shifting of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and
hence the wear of the brakes.93Starting-off and Driving

Starting-off and drivingRead and observe
and on page 92 first.
Moving off and pausing temporarily
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Start the engine.
›
Press the locking button and move the selector lever to the desired position
» page 92 .
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time (e.g. at a crossroads). However, the brake pedal should be de-
pressed, in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Accelerating at maximum speed during the journey (kickdown function)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is in forward drive mode,
the kick-down function is turned on.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to achieve maximum acceleration.
WARNINGRapid acceleration ( e.g. on slippery roads) can lead to a loss of control over
the vehicle – risk of accident!
Running in and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running in the engine
94
Tips on economical driving
94
DriveGreen function
94
Running in the engine
During the first 1,500 km, the driving style is decisive for successful the run-
ning in process is.
During the first 1,000 km , the engine should not be charged with more than
3/4 of the maximum permitted engine revs and without the trailer.
From about 1,000 to 1,500 km , the engine can be pushed up to the maximum
permitted engine speed.
Tips on economical driving
Fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road and weather conditions,
and similar such factors.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed. ▶ Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
▶ Engage the recommended gear » page 38.
▶ Avoid full throttle and high speeds.
▶ Reduce idling.
▶ Avoid short distances.
▶ Ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure is maintained » page 137.
▶ Avoid unnecessary ballast.
▶ Remove the roof rack before driving if it is not needed.
▶ Only turn on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as necessary.
▶ Briefly ventilate before turning on the cooling system, do not use the cooling
system with the windows open.
▶ Do not leave windows open at high speeds.
DriveGreen function
Fig. 113
Shown in the infotainment dis-
play
The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as DriveGreen) evaluates the
driving efficiency based on the information with regard to driving style.
DriveGreen can be displayed on the Infotainment as follows.
›
Press the  button in Infotainment and then tap on the

→
DriveGreen
function surfaces in the display.
A
driving liquid display
With the driving is fluid, the display is located in the middle (near the green
dot). When accelerating, the display moves down, and upwards when braking. 
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B“Green leaf”
The greener the leaf, the more economic the driving style. With less economi-
cal driving, the leaf is presented without any green colouring or it can be com-
pletely hidden.C
bar graph
The higher the green bars, the more economical the driving style. Each bar
shows the driving efficiency in 5-second steps, the current bar is on the left.
D
scoring (0 - 100)
The higher the indicated value, the more economical the driving style. When
you tap the function surface
D
, a detailed assessment showing the driving ef-
ficiency during the last 30 minutes is displayed.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add the assessment from the previous journey (the bars are shown in dark green).
E
the average fuel consumption from the start
When you tap the
E
function surface, a detailed overview of the average fuel
consumption during the last 30 minutes is shown.
If the trip lasts less than 30 minutes from the start, then the overview will add the overview of the average fuel consumption from the previous journey (the
bars are shown in dark green).
F
symbols
The display may show the following four symbols, which give information on
the current driving style.
Economical driving style
The current speed has a negative effect on fuel consumption.
If the driving is not fluid, drive with anticipation
Recommended gear
Tips for economical driving
Tap on the
B
leaf to display tips for economical driving.
Note
Resetting the single-trip memory “Since start” also resets the average con-
sumption E and the driving assessment D.Avoiding damage to your vehicle
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving Tips
95
Driving through water
95
Driving Tips
Only drive on roads and terrain that are appropriate to the vehicle parameters
» page 162 , Technical data .
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can cope
with the conditions and the terrain.
WARNING■ Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions. Too high a speed or an erroneous manoeuvre may
cause serious injury and damage to the vehicle.■
Combustible objects such as dry leaves or twigs caught under the base of
the vehicle could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over ob-
jects which are larger than the ground clearance, the vehicle can get damaged.■
Any objects that get trapped under the vehicle floor must be removed as
soon as possible. These items can cause damage to the vehicle (e.g. to parts of
the fuel or brake system).
Driving through water
Fig. 114
Maximum permissible water lev-
el when driving through water 
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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 . 
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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.
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Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
99
Display in the Infotainment display
100
Activation / deactivation
100
Automatic system activation when moving forward
101
Park Assist (hereinafter referred to as the system) draws attention via acoustic
signals or the Infotainment display when manoeuvring around obstacles in the
vicinity of the vehicle.
WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 96, in section Introduction .■
Moving persons or objects may not be recognised by the system sensors.
■
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the system signals. There is a danger that such ob-
jects or people may not be recognised by the system sensors.
■
External noise sources may affect the signals of the system sensors.
There is a danger that obstacles may not be recognised by the system sen-
sors.
■
Before reversing, you should satisfy yourself that there are no small ob-
stacle, such as a rock, thin post etc., in front or behind your vehicle. Such
obstacles may not be recognised by the system sensors.
CAUTION
■ Keep the system sensors » Fig. 116 on page 99 clean, snow-and ice-free
and do not cover with any objects of any kind, otherwise the system function-
ing may be impaired.■
In adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or high
temperatures, etc.), the functioning of the system may be impaired - “incorrect
recognition of obstacles”.
■
Accessories additionally installed on the vehicle rear, such as bicycle carriers,
can impair the system function.
FunctionFig. 116
Installation location of the sensors on the left side of the vehicle:
front / rear
Fig. 117
Sampled areas and range of the
sensors
Read and observe and on page 99 first.
The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the
bumper and an obstacle. The ultrasonic sensors are, depending on vehicle
equipment,, located in the back or in the front bumper » Fig. 116.
Depending on the equipment, the following system variants are possible
» Fig. 117 .
▶ Variant 1: warns of obstacles in the areas
C
,
D
.
▶ Variant 2: warns of obstacles in the areas
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
. 
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Approximate range of sensors (in cm)Area » Fig. 117Variant 1
(3 sensors)Variant 2
(7 sensors)A-120B-60C160160D6060
Audible signals
The interval between the acoustic signals becomes shorter as the clearance is
reduced. At a distance of approx. 30 cm, a continuous tone starts to sound -
danger area. From this moment do not continue to move towards the obsta-
cle!
The acoustic signals can be set in Infotainment » Owner´s Manual - Infotain-
ment .
Towing a trailer
When towing, or when another accessory is connected to the trailer socket on-
ly the areas
A
and
B
» Fig. 117 are active in the system.
Note
The signal tones for front obstacle recognition are factory-set to be higher
than for rear obstacle recognition.
Display in the Infotainment display
Fig. 118
Display
Read and observe and on page 99 first.
Function surfaces and warnings » Fig. 118ARoad display.  Depending on the Infotainment type: Switching off park assistant dis-
play.  Switching audible parking signals on/off.Change to rear-view camera display.There is an obstacle in the collision area (the distance to the obstacle
is less than 30 cm). 
Stop moving in the direction of the obstacle!There is an obstacle in the road (the distance to the obstacle is great-
er than 30 cm).An obstacle is located outside of the road (the distance to the obsta-
cle is greater than 30 cm).System failure (there is no indication of obstacles).
Road display
The road display
A
» Fig. 118 indicates the road on which the vehicle would
take the current steering wheel and shift / selector lever position.
The shift lever is in the neutral position and the gear selector is in mode N, the
road display is at the front.
Activation / deactivation
Fig. 119
System key (option 2)
Read and observe and on page 99 first.
Activation
The activation of the system is initiated when the reverse gear is engaged, or
vehicles with the variant 2, also by pressing the button

» Fig. 119 .
When activating, an alarm sounds and the symbol  illuminates in the button.
Deactivation
On vehicles with Version 1, the system can be deactivated by moving out of re-
verse gear. 
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For vehicles with variant 2, the system is automatically deactivated by press-
ing the  button or at a speed above 15 km/h (the  symbol in the button
goes out).
Displaying an error
If a warning signal sounds for 3 seconds after activating the system and there
is no obstacle close to your car, this indicates a system fault. The fault is also
indicated by the symbol 
flashing in the button. Seek help from a specialist
garage.
Note
The system can only be activated with the button at a speed of below 15
km/h.
Automatic system activation when moving forward
Fig. 120
Infotainment display: Display
with automatic activation
Read and observe and on page 99 first.
The automatic system activation occurs when moving forward at a speed be- low 10 km/h when the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
After activation, the following is shown in the left pane of the Infotainment
display » Fig. 120 .
Acoustic signals are sounded as of a distance from the obstacle of around
50 cm.
The automatic display can be activated / deactivated in Infotainment » Owner
´s Manual - Infotainment .
Reversing camera
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
102
Guidelines and function keys
102
The rear view camera (following as system) helps the driver when parking and
manoeuvring by displaying the area behind the vehicle in the Infotainment dis-
play (following as display).
WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 96, in section Introduction .■
The camera may not be soiled or obscured, otherwise the system function
will be significantly affected - there is a risk of accident. For information on
cleaning » page 123 , Exterior car care .
CAUTION
■
The camera image is distorted by contrast with eyesight. The display is
therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to following vehicles.■
Some items, such as thin columns, chain link fences or lattice, may not be
represented adequately in terms of display resolution.
■
In a crash or damage, the vehicle's rear camera can possibly deviate from the
correct position. If this is the case, have the sensor checked by a specialist ga-
rage.
Note
The camera must be equipped with a cleaning system » page 61. The spraying
is carried out automatically when the rear window is sprayed.101Assist systems

OperationFig. 121
Installation location of the camera / scanned area behind the ve-
hicle
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
The camera for capturing the area behind the vehicle is in the grip of the bootlid » Fig. 121 .
Area behind the vehicle » Fig. 121
Detection range of the camera
Area outside the detection range of the camera
The system can assist the driver when parking and manoeuvring under the fol- lowing basic conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The reverse gear is engaged. 1)
The luggage compartment lid is completely closed.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 15 km/h.
The area behind the vehicle is clearly visible.
The selected parking / manoeuvring area is clear and even.
Note
■ The display can be interrupted by pressing the symbol button  » Fig. 119 on
page 100 .■
After disengaging the reverse gear, automatic display of the parking aid is
carried out (variant 2, 3) » page 99.
ABGuidelines and function keysFig. 122
Infotainment display: orientation lines / functional surfaces
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
Orientation lines are shown along with the monitored area behind the vehicle
in the display.
Distance of the orientation lines behind the vehicle » Fig. 122
The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit).
The distance is about 100 cm.
The distance is about 200 cm.
The distance may vary slightly depending on the load of the vehicle and the
road inclination.
The distance between the side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle
width including mirrors.
Functional surfaces » Fig. 122
Depending on the Infotainment type: Turns the display of the area be-
hind the vehicle off
Display settings - brightness, contrast, colour Switching on/off audible parking signals
Switching on/off the reduced park assistance display
Change to park assistance display 
ABC
     1)
The area behind the vehicle can be displayed for a few seconds more after disengaging the reverse gear.
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CAUTIONThe objects shown in the display can be closer or even further away than they
appear. This is especially the case in the following situations.■
Protruding objects, such as the rear of a truck and the like.
■
When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression.
■
When driving from a slope or a depression onto a horizontal surface.
Speed control system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
103
Operation description
104
The Cruise Control System (CCS) maintains a set speed without you having to
actuate the accelerator pedal. The status where the CCS maintains the speed
is referred to hereinafter as the control.
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 96, in section Introduction .■
After pressing the clutch pedal, no interrupted control occurs! For exam-
ple, if a different gear is engaged and the clutch pedal is released, control is
continued.
Operation
Fig. 123
MAXI DOT display: Examples of status displays the CCS
Fig. 124
Segment display: Examples of status displays the CCS
Read and observe
on page 103 first.
CCS status displays » Fig. 123 , » Fig. 124
Speed set, but control is inactive.
Control is active.
No speed set.
System fault - seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Basic requirements for starting the control The CCS is activated.
On vehicles with a manual transmission , the second gear or higher is en-
gaged.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission , the selector lever is in the
D/S position or in the Tiptronic position.
The current speed is higher than 20 km/h.
This, however, is only possible to the extent permitted by the engine output
and braking power of the vehicle.
WARNINGIf the engine output or engine braking effect is insufficient to maintain the
set speed, the driver must assume control of the accelerator and brake
pedals!103Assist systems