Contents

Preface
Table of Contents
Board literature
Notes
Structure and more information about the Operating Instructions
Abbreviations
Safety
- Passive Safety
  - General information
    - Introduction
    - Before setting off
    - Driving safety
    - Safety equipment
  - Correct and safe seated position
    - Introduction
    - Correct seated position for the driver
    - Adjusting the steering wheel position
    - Correct seated position for the front passenger
    - Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
    - Examples of incorrect seated positions
- Seat belts
  - Using seat belts
    - Introduction
    - The physical principle of a frontal collision
    - Fastening and unfastening seat belts
    - Belt height adjustment on the front seats
  - Inertia reels and belt tensioners
    - Introduction
    - Inertia reels
    - Belt tensioners
- Airbag system
  - Description of the airbag system
    - Introduction
    - System description
    - Airbag deployment
  - Airbag overview
    - Introduction
    - Front airbags
    - Side airbags
    - Head airbags
  - Deactivating airbags
    - Introduction
    - Deactivating airbags
    - Deactivating the front passenger airbag
- Transporting children safely
  - Child seat
    - Introduction
    - Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
    - Use of the child seat in the front passenger seat
    - Child safety and side airbag
    - Classification of child seats
    - Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
  - Fastening systems
    - Introduction
    - Attachment points of the -system
    - Use of child seats with the -system
    - Attachment points of the -system
Using the system
- Cockpit
  - Overview
- Instruments and Indicator Lights
  - Instrument cluster
    - Introduction
    - Overview
    - Revolution counter
    - Display
    - Speedometer
    - Coolant temperature gauge
    - Fuel gauge
    - Counter for distance driven
    - Display of the second speed
    - Auto Check Control
  - Indicator lights
    - Introduction
    - Handbrake
    - Brake system
    - Seat belt warning light
    - Generator
    - Door open
    - Engine oil
    - Coolant
    - Power steering
    - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    - Traction Control System (ASR)
    - Antilock brake system (ABS)
    - Rear fog light
    - Lamp failure
    - Exhaust inspection system
    - Glow plug system (diesel engine)
    - Engine performance check (petrol engine)
    - Diesel particulate filter (Diesel motor)
    - Fuel reserve
    - Airbag system
    - Tyre inflation pressure
    - Windscreen washer fluid level
    - Turn signal system
    - Fog lights
    - Cruise control system
    - Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
    - Main beam
- Information system
  - Driver information system
    - Introduction
    - Using the information system
    - Display a low temperature
    - Gear recommendation
    - Door, boot or engine compartment warning
  - Multifunction display (MFD)
    - Introduction
    - Memory
    - Information overview
    - Warning at excessive speeds
  - MAXI DOT display
    - Introduction
    - Main menu
    - Settings
    - Compass point display
  - Service interval display
    - Introduction
    - Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
    - Prompt in the segment display
    - Resetting the service interval display
- Unlocking and opening
  - Unlocking and locking
    - Introduction
    - With the key on the lock cylinder unlock / lock
    - Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
    - Opening/closing a door
    - Safe securing system
    - Individual settings
    - Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
    - Child safety lock
    - Malfunctions
  - Anti-theft alarm system
    - Introduction
    - Activating/deactivating
    - Interior monitor and towing protection
  - Luggage compartment lid
    - Introduction
    - Opening/closing
    - Delayed locking of the boot lid
  - Power windows
    - Introduction
    - Opening/closing the windows
    - Force limit
  - Mechanical windows
    - Introduction
    - Open / close window
- Lights and visibility
  - Lights
    - Introduction
    - Operating the light function
    - Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
    - Turn signal and main beam
    - Automatic driving lamp control
    - Fog lights
    - Fog lights with CORNER function
    - Rear fog light
    - COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
    - Hazard warning light system
    - Parking light
    - Driving abroad
  - Interior lighting
    - Introduction
    - Front interior light
    - Rear interior light
  - Visibility
    - Introduction
    - Rear window heater
    - Front sun visors
  - Windscreen wipers and washers
    - Introduction
    - Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
    - Headlight cleaning system
  - Rear mirror
    - Introduction
    - Interior mirror
    - Exterior mirror
- Seats and head restraints
  - Seats and head restraints
    - Introduction
    - Adjusting the front seats
    - Head restraints - adjusting height
    - Headrests - removing and installing
  - Seat features
    - Introduction
    - Front seat heating
    - Front armrest
    - Rear armrest
    - Seat backrests
- Transporting and practical equipment
  - Useful equipment
    - Introduction
    - Car park ticket holder
    - stowage compartments in the doors
    - Storage compartment in the centre console
    - Cup holders
    - Cigarette lighter
    - Ashtray
    - 12-Volt power outlet
    - Waste container
    - Multimedia holder
    - Storage compartment in the front arm rest
    - Glasses compartment
    - Storage compartment on the front passenger side
    - Clothes hook
    - Storage pockets on the front seats
    - Net pockets on the front seat rest
  - Luggage compartment
    - Introduction
    - Fastening elements
    - Fixing nets
    - Hooks
    - Luggage compartment cover
    - Parking position of the boot cover
    - Storage compartment in the boot
    - Cargo elements
    - Double-sided floor covering
    - Class N1 vehicles
  - Roof rack
    - Introduction
    - fixing points for base support
    - Roof load
- Heating and air conditioning
  - Heating, ventilation, cooling
    - Introduction
    - Air outlet vents
    - Air distribution control
    - Heating
    - Air conditioning (manual air conditioning)
    - Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
    - Efficient handling of the cooling system
    - malfunctions
- Communication and multimedia
  - Universal telephone installation GSM II
    - Introduction
    - Introductory information
    - Phone Phonebook
    - Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
    - Symbols in the display
    - Connecting the mobile phone to the hands-free system
    - Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
  - Voice control
    - Introduction
    - Dialogue
    - Voice commands
  - Multimedia
    - Introduction
    - Music playback via Bluetooth
    - Operating the radio and navigation system on the multifunction steering wheel
    - AUX and MDI inputs (AUX and USB)
  - SmartGate
    - Introduction
    - Connection with SmartGate
    - Smart Gate website
    - Password Management
Driving
- Starting-off and Driving
  - Starting and turning off the engine
    - Introduction
    - Electronic immobilizer
    - Lock/unlock steering lock
    - Ignition on / off and start the engine
    - Switching off the engine
  - Brakes and parking
    - Introduction
    - Information on braking
    - Handbrake
    - Parking
  - Manual gear changing and pedals
    - Introduction
    - Manual gear changing
    - Pedals
  - Automatic gearbox
    - Introduction
    - Modes and use of selector lever
    - Selector lever lock
    - Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
    - Starting-off and driving
  - Retraction and economical driving
    - Introduction
    - Driving in
    - Tips for economical driving
  - Driving through water and driving off of made-up roads
    - Introduction
    - Driving through water
    - Driving off paved roads
- Assist systems
  - Braking and stabilisation systems
    - Introduction
    - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    - Antilock Braking System (ABS)
    - Traction Control System (TCS)
    - Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
    - Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
    - Hill Hold Control (HHC)
  - Parking aid
    - Introduction
    - Function
    - Activation/deactivation
  - Cruise Control System
    - Introduction
    - Functioning
    - Operating Description
  - START-STOP
    - Introduction
    - Operating conditions of the system
    - Operation in vehicles with manual gearbox
    - Operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox
    - System related automatic start-up
    - Manually deactivating/activating the system
    - Information messages
  - Tyre pressure monitoring
    - Introduction
    - Save tyre pressure values
- Hitch and trailer
  - Hitch
    - Introduction
    - Description
    - Adjusting the ready position
    - A correctly set ready position
    - Assembling the bar ball - Step 1
    - Assembling the bar ball - Step 2
    - Check proper fitting
    - Removing the bar ball - Step 1.
    - Removing the bar ball - Step 2.
    - Accessories
  - Trailer
    - Introduction
    - Attaching and detaching trailers
    - Loading a trailer
    - Towing a trailer
    - Anti-theft alarm system
General Maintenance
- Care and maintenance
  - Service work, adjustments and technical alterations
    - Introduction
    - Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
    - Statutory checks
    - KODA Service Partners
    - KODA Original parts
    - KODA Original accessories
    - Spoiler
    - Airbags
    - Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
  - Washing vehicle
    - Introduction
    - Washing by hand
    - Automatic car wash systems
    - Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
  - Cleaning vehicle exterior
    - Introduction
    - Vehicle paint work
    - Plastic parts
    - Rubber seals
    - Chrome parts
    - Decorative films
    - Windows and external mirrors
    - Headlight glasses
    - Door closing cylinder
    - Cavity protection
    - Jack
    - Wheels
    - Towing device and mounting recess
    - Under-body protection
    - Wiper blades
  - Interior care
    - Introduction
    - Natural leather
    - Artificial leather, materials and Alcantara
    - Seat covers
    - Safety belts
- Inspecting and replenishing
  - Fuel
    - Introduction
    - Refuelling
    - Lead-free petrol
    - Diesel fuel
  - Engine compartment
    - Introduction
    - Opening and closing the bonnet
    - Engine compartment overview
    - Radiator fan
    - Windscreen washer system
  - Engine oil
    - Introduction
    - Specification
    - Checking the oil level
    - Replenishing
  - Coolant
    - Introduction
    - Checking the coolant level
    - Replenishing
  - Brake fluid
    - Introduction
    - Checking the brake fluid level
    - Specification
  - Vehicle battery
    - Introduction
    - Opening the cover
    - Checking the battery electrolyte level
    - Charging
    - Replacing
    - Disconnecting and reconnecting
    - Automatic load deactivation
- Wheels
  - Tyres and wheel rims
    - Introduction
    - Notes on using wheels
    - Tyre pressure
    - Tyre wear
    - Tyre wear indicator and wheels exchange
    - Tyre damage
    - Unidirectional tyres
  - Manufacturer-approved tyre variants
    - Introduction
    - Explanation of the tyre labelling
    - Rapid
    - Rapid Green Line
    - Rapid Green tec
  - Winter operation
    - Introduction
    - Winter tyres
    - Snow chains
Do-it-yourself
- Emergency equipment and self-help
  - Emergency equipment
    - Introduction
    - Placement of the first-aid kit and warning triangle
    - Placement of the reflective vest
    - fire extinguisher
    - Vehicle tool kit
  - Reserve and temporary spare wheel
    - Introduction
    - Remove / store wheel
    - Spare wheel
  - Changing a wheel
    - Introduction
    - Preliminary work
    - Full wheel trim
    - Wheel bolts
    - Changing a wheel
    - Follow-up work
    - Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
    - Raising the vehicle
    - Anti-theft wheel bolts
  - Puncture set
    - Introduction
    - Components of the puncture repair kits
    - General information
    - Preparations for using the breakdown kit
    - Sealing and inflating the tyre
    - Notes for driving with tyre repaired
  - Jump-starting
    - Introduction
    - Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
  - Towing the vehicle
    - Introduction
    - Front towing eye
    - Rear towing eye
    - Vehicles with a tow hitch
  - Remote control
    - Introduction
    - Replacing the battery in the remote control key
    - Synchronising the remote control
  - Emergency unlocking/locking
    - Introduction
    - Locking the door without a locking cylinder
    - Unlocking the tailgate
    - Selector lever-emergency unlocking
  - Replacing windscreen wiper blades
    - Introduction
    - Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
    - Replacing the rear window wiper blade
- Fuses and light bulbs
  - Fuses
    - Introduction
    - Fuses in the dash panel
    - Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
    - Fuses in the engine compartment
    - Fuse assignment in the engine compartment
  - Replacing bulbs
    - Introduction
    - Bulb arrangement in the headlights
    - Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
    - Replacing bulb for main beam, daytime running lights and parking light
    - Changing the front turn signal bulb
    - Replacing the bulb for the fog light
    - Replacing the bulb for the licence plate light
    - Rear Light
    - Replacing bulbs in rear light
Technical data
- Technical data
  - Vehicle data
    - Introduction
    - Vehicle characteristics
    - Operating weight and payload
    - Measurement of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions according to ECE Regulations and EU Directives
    - Dimensions
    - Angle
    - Vehicle-specific details per engine type
Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
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Škoda Rapid 2014 Owner's Manual

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Škoda Rapid 2014 Car Specification

The Škoda Rapid 2014 is a compact sedan that blends practicality with a sleek design. It features a 1.6-liter MPI petrol engine, delivering 105 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 153 Nm at 3,800 rpm. This engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, providing smooth gear shifts and an engaging driving experience. The car's exterior dimensions include a length of 4,483 mm, a width of 1,706 mm, and a height of 1,461 mm, offering a balanced footprint for urban and highway driving. Its wheelbase measures 2,602 mm, ensuring ample interior space.

The Škoda Rapid 2014 is equipped with McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabilizer in the front, and a compound link crank-axle at the rear, ensuring a comfortable ride and stable handling. The braking system comprises front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, providing reliable stopping power. The car rides on 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers, wrapped in 185/60 R15 tires that offer a good balance of comfort and grip.

Inside, the Škoda Rapid 2014 features a spacious cabin with high-quality materials and thoughtful ergonomics. The interior includes a multi-function steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, and a 2-DIN audio system with MP3 playback, USB, and AUX inputs. Safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and an engine immobilizer. The car boasts a generous boot capacity of 530 liters, making it ideal for families and long trips.

Overall, the Škoda Rapid 2014 combines efficient performance, a spacious and well-designed interior, and reliable safety features, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of drivers.

Škoda Rapid 2014 Car F.A.Q.

How do I reset the service indicator on the Škoda Rapid 2014?

To reset the service indicator on the Škoda Rapid 2014, press and hold the '0.0' button on the instrument cluster. Turn the ignition on while holding the button. Release the button, then press it again briefly. This should reset the indicator.

What is the recommended tire pressure for the Škoda Rapid 2014?

The recommended tire pressure for the Škoda Rapid 2014 is typically 32 psi for the front tires and 30 psi for the rear tires. However, always check the sticker on the driver's side door jamb for the most accurate information.

How do I replace the headlight bulb on the Škoda Rapid 2014?

To replace the headlight bulb, open the hood and locate the back of the headlight assembly. Remove the cover, disconnect the wiring harness, and unclip the retaining spring. Replace the old bulb with a new one, ensuring not to touch the glass surface. Reassemble in reverse order.

What type of engine oil is recommended for the Škoda Rapid 2014?

The Škoda Rapid 2014 typically requires 5W-30 engine oil that meets the VW 502 00 or VW 504 00 specifications. Always refer to the owner's manual for the most accurate information.

How can I troubleshoot a non-functioning air conditioning system in the Škoda Rapid 2014?

First, check the AC fuse in the fuse box. If the fuse is intact, inspect the AC compressor and refrigerant levels. If the issue persists, it may require professional diagnosis to check for leaks or electrical faults.

What are common causes for the Škoda Rapid 2014 engine to overheat?

Common causes of engine overheating include a malfunctioning thermostat, a leaking coolant system, a faulty water pump, or a blocked radiator. Ensure regular maintenance and coolant level checks to avoid these issues.

How do I pair my phone with the Škoda Rapid 2014 Bluetooth system?

Activate Bluetooth on your phone and make it discoverable. On the car's infotainment system, navigate to the Bluetooth menu and select 'Pair new device'. Select your phone from the list and confirm the pairing code on both devices.

What is the maintenance schedule for the Škoda Rapid 2014?

Regular maintenance includes oil changes every 10,000 miles, brake checks every 20,000 miles, and timing belt replacement every 60,000 miles. Always refer to the owner's manual for detailed service intervals.

How do I check the transmission fluid level in the Škoda Rapid 2014?

The Škoda Rapid 2014 typically uses a sealed transmission system, which doesn't require regular fluid level checks. If you suspect a leak or issue, consult a professional mechanic.

How can I improve the fuel efficiency of my Škoda Rapid 2014?

To improve fuel efficiency, ensure your tires are properly inflated, perform regular maintenance, drive at steady speeds, and avoid excessive idling. Removing unnecessary weight can also help.