engine SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK 2018 Owners Manual

Emergency unlocking/locking of doors219
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
220
Fuses and light bulbs
222
Fuses
222
Bulbs
225
Technical data
Technical data
231
Basic vehicle data
231
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
235
Index
5Table of Contents

If the warning light ! comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons.

CAUTIONIf it is not possible to top up with engine oil,

Gear recommendationFig. 35
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
A suitable engaged gear or, where appropriate, a recommended gear is dis-
played, with the aim of conserving the life of the engine and increasing driving efficiency.
Display

CAUTION
vThe sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts - otherwise the
electrical system of the vehicle may be damaged.
v
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!

v
Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch
off the devices which are connected to the sockets - there is a risk of damage
to the equipment due to voltage fluctuations.
12-volt socket
Fig. 93
12-volt socket cover: in the front centre console/in the luggage
compartment

Note
vThe air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.
v
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!

v
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. 116
Controls of the heating / air conditioning

If the vehicle is fitted with the starter button, Infotainment will switch off au-
tomatically after the engine is switched off and the door is opened.
With the ignition off, Infotainment will automatically switch off after about 30
minutes.
Infotainment switches off automatically under certain circumstances. Infotain-
ment informs you of this via a text message on the Infotainment display.
Infotainment restart
If Infotainment stops responding (if it “freezes”), it can be restarted by press-
ing and holding 
for longer than 10 s (does not apply to Infotainment Blues).
Show time and date on the screen
Does not apply to Infotainment Blues.
You can display the time and date on the Infotainment screen in standby mode
and in "Screen off" mode.
Standby mode
With the ignition on and infotainment off (Standbymode), it is possible to dis-
play the time and date on the Infotainment screen.
Applies to Infotainment Amundsen

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine

Note
vThe engine running noises may be louder at first for a short time after start-
ing the cold engine.
v
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period, otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

v
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may (also intermittently)
continue to operate for approx. 10 minutes.
Problems with starting the engine - Vehicles with starter button
Fig. 187
Starting the engine - Press the
button with the key

Before negotiating a long or steep gradient , reduce speed and shift down a
gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. If, nevertheless, there is a need for additional braking, it
should be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking warning - if it is necessary to brake hard, the system may
cause the brake lights to automatically flash, to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be “run in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
If the brake fluid level is too low, it can cause faults in the braking system