Lights And Visibility; Lights - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Lights and visibility

Lights

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching lights on and off
Function DAY LIGHT (daytime running lights)
Fog lights
Rear fog light
Headlamp range adjustment
Turn signal and main beam lever
Parking light
Fog lights with the function CORNER
Switches for the hazard warning light system
On models fitted with right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in » Fig. 18 on page 34. The symbols which mark the switch po-
sitions are identical, however.
WARNING
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright enough
to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other oncom-
ing traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or if visi-
bility is poor.
CAUTION
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with na-
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tional legal requirements.
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the lights.
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Using the system
Note
If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the driv-
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er's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning signal
is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ig-
nition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if
necessary.
In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
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up from inside. The temperature difference between interior and external area of
the headlight lenses is decisive. When the driving lights are switched on, the light
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outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although the headlight
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lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. It also concerns reverse light
and turn signal lights. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
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Switching lights on and off
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Fig. 18 Dash panel: Light switch/fuse box: Switch for daytime running lights
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Switching on the parking light
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Turn the light switch » Fig. 18
Switching on the low beam
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Turn the light switch » Fig. 18
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
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Turn the light switch » Fig. 18
–  to position .
–  to position .
–  to position 0.
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