Doors - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

38 Opening and closing

Doors

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Warning light
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Child safety lock
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Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior views ⇒ p age 6
● Vehicle key set ⇒ p age 32
● Central locking system and closing system ⇒ p age 35
● Emergency closing or opening ⇒ p age 187
WARNING
An improperly closed door can open suddenly while driving, causing serious in-
juries.
● Immediately stop and close the door.
● When closing make sure that the door locks fully into place. The closed
door must be flush with the surrounding body parts.
● Open or close doors only when no one is within the swivelling range.
WARNING
A door held open with the door strap may close automatically in strong wind
conditions and on slopes, causing injuries.
● Always hold the door handle when opening and closing any door.
Warning light
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 38.
Illumi-
Possible cause
nates
At least one vehicle door is open
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or not closed properly.
When switching on the ignition, some warning and indicator lights illuminate
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briefly as a function test. They will extinguish after a few seconds.
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If a door is open or not closed properly, the warning light  illuminates in the in-
strument cluster.
The warning light  is visible even when the ignition is switched off.
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Remedy
Do not drive the vehicle!
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Open the corresponding vehicle door
and close it again.
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