Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 99

Note
When starting the engine, major electrical loads are switched off temporarily.
Note
The engine running noise may be louder for a short time after starting the cold
engine. This is normal and is not an operating problem.
Switching off the engine
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 94.
Perform the actions in the specified order.
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop ⇒
1.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal until after step 4.
3. For an automatic gearbox, move the selector lever to position P.
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4.
5. Turn the vehicle key in the ignition lock to position
6. For a manual gearbox, engage the 1st or reverse gear.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine when the vehicle is in motion. This can cause loss
of vehicle control, accidents and serious injuries.
● The airbags are disabled when the ignition is switched off.
● The brake booster will not work when the engine is switched off. More
pressure on the brake pedal would be necessary to stop the vehicle.
● The power steering does not work when the engine is switched off so you
need greater physical force to steer the vehicle.
● If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock, the steering lock may
be engaged so the vehicle can no longer be controlled.
NOTICE
If the vehicle was driven with a high engine load for longer periods of time,
the engine may overheat after it has been switched off. To avoid engine dam-
age, allow the engine to run in neutral for approx. two minutes before switch-
ing it off.
Vehicle overview Before driving
Note
In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the vehicle key can be removed from the igni-
tion lock only when the selector lever is in position P.
Note
After switching off the engine, the radiator fan in the engine compartment may
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continue to run a few minutes even when the ignition is switched off or the vehi-
cle key has been removed. The radiator fan switches off automatically.
Electronic immobiliser
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
.
The immobiliser helps prevent the engine being started with a non-authorised ve-
hicle key thereby moving the vehicle.
The vehicle ignition key contains a chip. The immobiliser is deactivated automati-
cally with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted into the ignition lock.
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The electronic immobiliser is deactivated automatically when the vehicle key is re-
moved from the ignition lock.
Therefore, the engine can be started only with an original Škoda vehicle key hav-
ing the matching coding. Coded vehicle keys are available from your Škoda partner
⇒ p age 32.
Note
Proper operation of the vehicle is ensured only with original Škoda vehicle keys.
When driving
Starting, shifting gears, parking
on page 94.
Maintenance, cleaning, servic- Do-it-yourself
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