Contents

Preface
Table of Contents
materials defect liability and KODA warranty for new cars
On-board literature
Notes
Structure of the Owner's Manual and further information
Abbreviations
Safety
- Passive Safety
  - General information
    - Introduction
    - Before setting off
    - Driving safety
  - Correct and safe seated position
    - Introduction
    - The correct seating position for the driver
    - Adjusting the steering wheel position
    - Correct seating position for the front passenger
    - Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats
- Seat belts
  - Using seat belts
    - Introduction
    - Correct routing of seat belt
    - Fastening and unfastening seat belts
  - Inertia reels and belt tensioners
    - Introduction
    - Inertia reels
    - Belt tensioners
- Airbag system
  - Description of the airbag system
    - Introduction
    - System description
    - Airbag deployment
    - Safety instructions
  - Airbag deactivation
    - 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 a child seat on the front seat
    - Child safety and the side airbag
    - Classification of child seats
    - Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
  - Fastening systems
    - Introduction
    - Attachment points of the -system
    - Use of child safety seats with the system
    - Attachment points of the -system
Using the system
- Cockpit
  - Overview
- Instruments and warning lights
  - Instrument cluster
    - Introduction
    - Rev counter
    - Coolant temperature gauge
    - Fuel gauge
  - Warning lights
    - Introduction
    - Handbrake
    - Braking system
    - Front seat belt warning light
    - Power steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)
    - Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
    - Traction control (TCS) deactivated
    - Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    - Rear fog light
    - Emission control system
    - Preheating unit (diesel)
    - Control of the engine electronics (petrol engine)
    - Airbag system
    - Tyre pressure
    - Fuel reserve
    - Turn signal system
    - Trailer turn signal lights
    - Fog lights
    - Speed regulating system / Speed limiter
    - Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
    - Main beam
    - Automatic gearbox
    - Rear seat belt warning light
    - Generator
    - Coolant
    - Engine oil pressure
    - Engine oil level
    - Lamp failure
    - Diesel particle filter (diesel)
    - Windscreen washer fluid level
    - START-STOP system
    - Display of a low temperature
    - Distance warning (Front Assist)
    - Advance warning / emergency braking (Front Assist)
    - Service
- Information system
  - Driver information system
    - Introduction
    - Display in the instrument cluster
    - Setting the clock
    - Gear recommendation
    - Auto Check Control
  - Operation of the information system
    - Operation via the operating lever
    - Operation via the multifunction steering wheel
  - Driving data (Multifunction display)
    - Introduction
    - Information overview
    - Warning when exceeding the set speed
    - Memory
  - MAXI DOT display
    - Introduction
    - Menu itemNavigation
    - Menu itemAudio
    - Menu itemTelephone
    - Menu itemAssist systems
  - Service interval display
    - Introduction
    - Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
    - Service messages
    - Resetting the service interval display
  - SmartGate
    - Introduction to the subject
    - Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi
    - Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi direct
    - SmartGate web interface
    - Password/PIN code
- Unlocking and opening
  - Unlocking and locking
    - Introduction
    - With the key on the lock cylinder unlock / lock
    - Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
    - Unlocking/locking - KESSY
    - Vehicle locking / unlocking with the central locking button
    - SafeLock
    - Individual settings
    - Opening/closing a door
    - Child safety lock
    - Malfunctions
  - Anti-theft alarm system
    - Introduction
    - Alarm trigger
    - Interior monitor and towing protection
  - Luggage compartment lid
    - Introduction
    - Opening / closing the boot lid
    - Delayed locking of the boot lid
  - Window operation
    - Introduction
    - Mechanical windows
    - Electric windows
    - Force limiter
    - Operational faults
- Lights and visibility
  - Lights
    - Introduction
    - Operating the light function
    - Daytime running lights(DAY LIGHT)
    - Turn signal/main beam
    - Automatic driving light control
    - Fog lights/rear fog light
    - Fog lights with the CORNER function
    - COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
    - Hazard warning light system
    - Parking light
    - Driving abroad
  - Interior lighting
    - Introduction
    - Front interior light
    - LED front interior lights
    - Interior lighting, rear
  - Visibility
    - Introduction
    - Windscreen and rear window
    - Sun visors front
  - Windscreen wipers and washers
    - Introduction
    - Front windscreen wipers and washers
    - Rear windscreen wipers and washers/ reversing camera cleaning system
    - Headlight cleaning system
  - Rear view mirror
    - Introduction
    - Interior mirror dimming
    - Exterior mirrors
- Seats and head restraints
  - Front seats
    - Introduction
    - Adjusting the front seats
    - Setting the armrest height
  - Rear seats
    - Introduction
    - Seat backrests
    - Fold down armrest
  - Headrests
    - Introduction
    - Setting the height
    - Removing/inserting the front headrests
    - Removing/inserting the rear headrests
  - Seat heaters
- Useful features
  - Interior fittings
    - Introduction
    - Ticket holder
    - stowage compartments in the doors
    - Storage compartment in the centre console
    - USB and AUX input
    - Storage compartment on the dashboard
    - Cup holders
    - Waste container
    - Cigarette lighter
    - Ashtray
    - 12-volt socket
    - Multimedia holder
    - Storage compartment in the front arm rest
    - Glasses compartment
    - Storage compartment on the front passenger side
    - Storage compartment for umbrella
    - Clothes hook
    - Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
    - Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
  - Tablet holder
    - Introduction
    - Install / remove
    - Handle holder
- Transport of cargo
  - Luggage compartment and transporting objects
    - Introduction
    - Fastening elements
    - Fixing nets
    - Multifunction pocket
    - Hooks
    - Luggage compartment cover
    - Parking position of the boot cover
    - Storage compartment in the boot
    - Cargo elements
    - Floor covering on both sides
    - Class N1 vehicles
  - Transportation on the roof rack
- Heating and ventilation
  - Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
    - Introduction
    - Heating and manual air conditioning
    - Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
    - Climatronic - automatic operation
    - Air distribution control
    - Air outlet vents
Driving
- Starting-off and Driving
  - Starting and stopping the engine
    - Introduction
    - Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
    - Switch on/off ignition
    - Starting / stopping the engine
    - Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
  - START-STOPsystem
    - Introduction
    - Operation
    - Manually deactivating/activating the system
  - Brakes and parking
    - Introduction
    - Handbrake
    - Parking
  - Manual gear changing and pedals
    - Introduction
    - Manual gear changing
    - Pedals
  - Automatic gearbox
    - Introduction
    - Select selector lever position
    - Selector lever lock
    - Manual shifting (Tiptronic)
    - Starting-off and driving
  - Running in and economical driving
    - Introduction
    - Running in the engine
    - Tips on economical driving
    - DriveGreen function
  - Avoiding damage to your vehicle
    - Introduction
    - Driving Tips
    - Driving through water
- Assist systems
  - General information
    - Introduction
  - Braking and stabilisation systems
    - Introduction
    - Stability Control (ESC)
    - Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    - Engine drag torque control (MSR)
    - Traction control (TCS)
    - Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
    - Brake Assist (HBA)
    - Hill Start Assist (HHC)
    - Multi collision brake (MCB)
    - Trailer stabilization system (TSA)
  - Parking aid (ParkPilot)
    - Introduction
    - Function
    - Display in the Infotainment display
    - Activation / deactivation
    - Automatic system activation when moving forward
  - Reversing camera
    - Introduction
    - Operation
    - Guidelines and function surfaces
  - Cruise Control System
    - Introduction
    - Operation
    - Operation description
  - Speed limiter
    - Introduction
    - Operation
    - Description of operation
  - Front Assist
    - Introduction
    - Radar sensor
    - Operation
    - Distance warning
    - Warning and automatic braking
    - Deactivation/activation
    - Malfunctions
  - Fatigue detection
  - Tyre pressure monitoring
    - Introduction
    - Storing the tyre pressure values.
    - Storing the tyre pressure values and Infotainment display
    - Storing the tyre pressure values by means of the key
- Towing device and trailer
  - Hitch
    - Introduction
    - Description
    - Adjusting the ready position
    - Check the setting of the standby 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.
    - Vertical load with mounted accessories
  - Use the towing device
    - Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect
    - Loading a trailer
    - Trailer load
    - 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 partner
    - KODA Original parts
    - KODA Original accessories
    - Spoiler
    - Component protection
    - Airbags
    - Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
  - Service intervals
    - Introduction
    - Overview of service intervals
    - Fixed service intervals QI1 - QI4
    - Variable service interval QI6
    - Digital Service Plan
  - Cleaning and care
    - Introduction
    - Car washing
    - Exterior car care
    - Removing ice and snow from the windows
    - Caring for the interior
- Inspecting and replenishing
  - Fuel
    - Introduction
    - Petrol and diesel refuelling
    - Unleaded petrol
    - Diesel fuel
  - Engine compartment
    - Introduction
    - Opening and closing the bonnet
    - Engine compartment overview
    - Windscreen washer fluid
  - Engine oil
    - Introduction
    - Specification
    - Check and refill
  - Coolant
    - Introduction
    - Checking and refilling
  - Brake fluid
  - Vehicle battery
    - Introduction
    - Check condition
    - Charging
    - Disconnect/reconnect and change
- Wheels
  - Wheels and tyres
    - Introduction
    - Advice on tyre/wheel usage
    - Tyre pressure
    - Tyre wear and wheel change
    - Spare wheel
    - Spare wheel
    - Tyre marking
  - Operating in winter conditions
    - All-year (or winter) tyres
    - Snow chains
Do-it-yourself
- Emergency equipment and self-help
  - Emergency equipment
    - Introduction
    - Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
    - Location of reflective vest
    - fire extinguisher
    - Vehicle tool kit
  - Changing a wheel
    - Preliminary work
    - Changing a wheel
    - Subsequent steps
    - Removing/stowing the emergency or spare wheel
    - Full wheel trim
    - Wheel bolts
    - Anti-theft wheel bolts
    - Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
    - Raising the vehicle
  - Breakdown kit
    - Introduction
    - Description of the breakdown kit
    - Preparing to use the breakdown kit
    - Sealing and inflating tyres
    - Information on driving with repaired tyres
  - Jump-starting
    - Introduction
    - Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle
  - Towing the vehicle
    - Information about the towing process
    - Front towing eye
    - Towing eye rear
  - Remote - change battery
  - Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
    - Introduction
    - Unlocking/locking the driver's door
    - Locking the door without locking cylinders
    - Unlock the boot lid
    - 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 dashboard
    - Fuse arrangement in the dashboard
    - Fuses in the engine compartment
    - Fuse arrangement in the engine compartment
  - Bulbs
    - Introduction
    - Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
    - Replacing the bulb for the low beam (Halogen headlights)
    - Changing the bulb for main beam, separate daytime running lights, and parking light
    - Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light
    - Replacing light bulbs for fog lights
    - Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
    - Removing/inserting the taillight
    - Replacing the bulbs in the taillight assembly
Technical data
- Technical data
  - Basic vehicle data
    - Introduction
    - Vehicle data
    - Operating weight
    - Payload
    - Measurement of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions according to ECE Regulations and EU Directives
    - Dimensions
    - Departure angle
  - Vehicle-specific details per engine type
    - Introduction
    - 1.2 ltr. / 66 kW TSI engine
    - 1.2 ltr. / 81 kW TSI engine
    - 1.4 ltr./92 kW TSI engine
    - 1.6 l/66 kW MPI engine
    - 1.6 l/81 kW MPI engine
    - 1.4 l/66 kW TDI CR engine
    - 1.6 l/85 kW TDI CR engine
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 2016 Owner's Manual

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Škoda Rapid 2016 Car Specification

The Škoda Rapid 2016 is a compact sedan that bridges the gap between practicality and performance. It features a streamlined design with dimensions that enhance both aesthetic appeal and urban maneuverability. The vehicle is powered by a range of engines, including a 1.2-liter TSI petrol engine with outputs of 90 PS and 110 PS, and a 1.4-liter TDI diesel engine providing 90 PS. These engines are paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission, optimizing fuel efficiency and driving dynamics.

The interior of the Škoda Rapid 2016 is designed with comfort and functionality in mind. It offers ample legroom and headroom, complemented by a generous 550-liter boot space, which expands to 1,490 liters with the rear seats folded. The cabin is equipped with modern infotainment systems that include a 6.5-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and smartphone integration via MirrorLink.

Safety is a paramount concern in the Škoda Rapid 2016, which comes equipped with features such as ABS, ESC, multiple airbags, and rear parking sensors. The car also includes advanced driver-assistance systems like fatigue detection and hill hold control, enhancing overall driving safety.

On the exterior, the Škoda Rapid 2016 boasts a sleek silhouette with sharp lines and a distinctive front grille. The car is available in various color options and comes with alloy wheels that add to its contemporary look. The vehicle's suspension system is tuned for a balanced ride, ensuring comfort on both city roads and highways.

Overall, the Škoda Rapid 2016 is a well-rounded sedan that offers a blend of efficiency, comfort, and modern technology, making it a compelling choice for a wide range of drivers.

Škoda Rapid 2016 Car F.A.Q.

How do I reset the tire pressure monitoring system on a Škoda Rapid 2016?

To reset the tire pressure monitoring system, turn on the ignition, press the 'CAR' button on the infotainment system, navigate to the 'Settings' menu, select 'Tire pressure', and then choose 'Set'. Confirm the action to reset the system.

What type of engine oil should be used for the Škoda Rapid 2016?

The recommended engine oil for the Škoda Rapid 2016 is a synthetic 5W-30 oil that meets VW 502 00 or VW 504 00 standards. Always check the owner’s manual for specific requirements.

How can I improve fuel efficiency in my Škoda Rapid 2016?

To improve fuel efficiency, ensure regular maintenance, keep tires properly inflated, avoid excessive idling, use cruise control on highways, and remove unnecessary weight from the vehicle.

What is the recommended service interval for the Škoda Rapid 2016?

The Škoda Rapid 2016 typically requires a service every 15,000 kilometers or once a year, whichever comes first. Always refer to the service manual for specific intervals.

How do I replace the headlight bulb on a Škoda Rapid 2016?

To replace the headlight bulb, open the hood, locate the back of the headlight assembly, remove the cover, disconnect the electrical connector, and replace the old bulb with a new one. Reconnect and secure all components afterward.

What are common causes of a Škoda Rapid 2016 engine overheating?

Common causes of engine overheating include low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator, or a malfunctioning water pump. Check these components if overheating occurs.

How do I pair my phone with the Škoda Rapid 2016 Bluetooth system?

To pair your phone, enable Bluetooth on your device, navigate to the 'Phone' menu on the car's infotainment system, select 'Find new device', and choose your phone from the list. Confirm the pairing on both devices.

What should I do if the Škoda Rapid 2016 battery dies?

If the battery dies, you can jump-start the car using jumper cables and another vehicle. Connect the positive terminals first, followed by the negative terminals, and then start the assisting vehicle before attempting to start the Rapid.

How do I change the windshield wipers on a Škoda Rapid 2016?

To change the windshield wipers, lift the wiper arm, press the release tab on the wiper blade, slide the old blade off, and attach the new blade by sliding it into place until it clicks securely.

What are the signs of a failing transmission in a Škoda Rapid 2016?

Signs of a failing transmission include difficulty shifting gears, unusual noises such as grinding or whining, slipping gears, and a burning smell. Have the transmission inspected if these symptoms occur.