Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual page 32

Button for:
5
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Setting the clock » page 31
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Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)
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Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 46
Coolant temperature gauge
6
Fuel gauge » page 30
7
Revolution counter
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Read and observe on page 28 first.
The tachometer » Fig. 19 on page 28 or
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tual engine speed per minute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 39.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!
Display
1)
Applies only to the segment display (instrument cluster - version 2).
» page 30
» page 29
» Fig. 20 on page 28 shows the ac-
Fig. 21
Display types
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Read and observe on page 28 first.
Display types » Fig. 21
MAXI DOT display
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Segment display
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The following information will be displayed.
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Exterior temperature information
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Distance travelled » page 30
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Time » page 31
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Warning lights » page 31
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Information system data » page 39
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Fuel gauge » page 30
1)
CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key if coming in contact with the display (e.g. when clean-
ing) to prevent any possible damage. On vehicles with a starter button, switch
off the ignition and open the driver's door.
Coolant temperature gauge

Read and observe on page 28 first.
Applies to cars with the instrument cluster - Version 1
The display » Fig. 22 provides information on the engine coolant temperature.
The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 22
Coolant temperature gauge
» Fig. 19 on page 28.
Instruments and Indicator Lights
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