Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 185

Do-it-yourself
Practical information
Questions and answers
If you suspect a malfunction or damage during handling of the vehicle, read and
observe the following notes before visiting a Škoda partner or specialist garage. In
addition, the index entries "Particulars" or "Checklist" may be helpful.
Particulars
Engine will not start.
Vehicle can not be unlocked or locked with
the vehicle key.
Unusual noise.
Strange handling characteristics.
Functions are not as described in manual.
Road is not illuminated properly.
Electrical loads do not work.
Vehicle overview Before driving
Possible causes among others
Vehicle battery is discharged.
A wrong vehicle key is being used.
The fuel level is low.
Clutch pedal not fully depressed.
– Battery in vehicle key empty.
– Distance from vehicle too far.
– Buttons pressed outside the effective range.
Cold engine, brake assist systems.
Automatic gearbox is too hot.
Settings have been made in the Škoda information
system.
– Headlight has been set for left-hand or right-hand
traffic.
– Headlight set too high.
– Bulbs failed.
– Low beam not switched on.
Low vehicle battery status.
Low fuel level.
Blown fuse.
When driving
Practical information
Possible remedy
– Use jump-start aid ⇒ p age 209.
– Charge vehicle battery ⇒ p age 144.
Use a valid vehicle key ⇒ p age 32.
Fill up with fuel ⇒ p age 123.
Release clutch and depress clutch pedal fully again ⇒ p age 98.
– Replace battery ⇒ p age 32.
– Go closer to the vehicle.
– Synchronise the vehicle key ⇒ p age 32.
– Unlock or lock the vehicle manually ⇒ p age 187.
See under index entry "Noise".
Stop the vehicle immediately ⇒ p age 103.
Check and, if necessary, reset to factory settings ⇒ p age 23.
– Convert headlight for left-hand or right-hand traffic ⇒ p age 71.
– Adjust headlight beam ⇒ p age 71.
– Replace bulbs ⇒ p age 203.
– Switch on low beam ⇒ p age 71.
Charge vehicle battery ⇒ p age 144.
Fill up fuel ⇒ p age 123.
Check fuse and replace if necessary ⇒ p age 200.
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