Skoda Rapid (2019 year). Manual - part 3

Fault on the engine oil level sensor



 



 illuminates

Message:

Oil sensor: please visit workshop.

OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP

▶

Immediately drive to the nearest specialist garage with appropriate caution.

CAUTION

If it is not possible to top up with engine oil, 



 stop driving - there is a risk of

engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist

garage.



 Lamp failure



Read and observe   on page 38 first.



 



 illuminates - one of the lamps is faulty.

A message will appear in the display about the affected lamp.



 Particulate filter



Read and observe   on page 38 first.

The particulate filter separates and burns the soot particles from the exhaust.



 



 illuminates - the filter is clogged with soot.

To clean the filter, if allowed by the traffic conditions 

» 

, you should drive at a

speed between 50-120 km/h in the recommended gear.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light  extinguishes.
If the indicator light  does not go out within 30 minutes, the filter was not

cleaned.

▶

Immediately drive to the nearest specialist garage with appropriate caution.

WARNING

■

Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-

rain and traffic conditions.

■

The particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a fire haz-

ard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the vehicle at

places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact with

flammable materials, such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled fuel or

the like.

CAUTION

■

As long as the warning light  illuminates, one must take into account an

increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.

■

As long as the indicator light  is lit, the START-STOPfunction is not availa-

ble.

Note

We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This supports the correct

function of the particulate filter.



 Windscreen washer fluid level



Read and observe   on page 38 first.



 



 illuminates - the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.

▶

Top up the windscreen washer fluid 

» page 197

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

 Headlight assist



Read and observe   on page 38 first.



 illuminates - the high beam assistant is activated 

» page 61

, Headlight as-

sist (Light Assist).



START-STOPsystem



Read and observe   on page 38 first.

The warning lights   indicate the status of the START-STOP sys-

tem

» page 158

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Operation



Display of a low temperature



Read and observe   on page 38 first.



 illuminates - the outside temperature is below +4 °C.

WARNING

Even at temperatures of around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road

surface! You should therefore not only rely on the outside temperature dis-

play for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.



Front Assist



Read and observe   on page 38 first.

The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.



 illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-

mum.
Information on the Front Assist system 

» page 176

.



 Advance warning / Emergency braking (Front Assist)



Read and observe   on page 38 first.



 lights up – the system has recognized the risk of a collision or automatically

triggered an emergency braking manoeuvre 

» page 176

.



 emergency call



Read and observe   on page 38 first.



 



 lights up – there is a fault in the emergency call system.

▶

Seek help from a specialist garage.



 Service



Read and observe   on page 38 first.



 illuminates – note regarding a due service appointment 

» page 51

, Display-

ing the distance and days until the next service interval.

Information system

Driver information system

Display in the instrument cluster

Fig. 34  Display types: MAXI DOT display / Segment display

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis-

play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information 

» Fig. 34

.

Time / symbols of the Infotainment voice control
Engaged gear / gear recommendation

Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox

Warning lights of the START-STOP system

Compass display
Driving data (multifunction display)

Warning lights

Information messages

Door alarm

Service interval display
Outside temperature
Cruise control / speed limiter

Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Time
Warning lights of the START-STOP system

Engaged gear / gear recommendation

Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox

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1

2

3

4
5

6
7
8

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Information system

Outside temperature

Warning lights

Driving data (multifunction display)
Total distance travelled

Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)

Cruise control / speed limiter

Service interval display

Information messages
Fuel gauge

Door, luggage compartment and bonnet alarm

When the door or luggage compartment / bonnet is open, a graphic warning

appears in the display.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a

door is open.

Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)

›

Press button 

A

 

» Fig. 35

 on page 46.

Setting the time

Fig. 35 

Button in the instrument cluster

Set the time using the button in the instrument cluster

›

Switch on the ignition.

›

Press and hold the button 

A

 

» Fig. 35

 until the time is shown in the display.

›

Release the button 

A

 and the system switches to the hour setting function.

›

Press the button 

A

 again and set the hours.

›

Wait 4 seconds, the system switches to the minutes setting.

›

Press the button 

A

 again and set the minutes.

›

Wait 4 seconds, the system switches to the initial setting.

9

10

11

Gear recommendation

Fig. 36 

Information on the selected

gear / Gear recommendation

A suitable engaged gear or, where appropriate, a recommended gear is dis-

played, with the aim of conserving the life of the engine and increasing driving

efficiency.
Display 

» Fig. 36

Optimal gear engaged
Gear recommendation (e.g.    means that it is advantageous to switch

from 3rd to 4th gear)

For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be

shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.

WARNING

The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different

driving situations (e.g. when overtaking).

Vehicle status

Fig. 37 

Vehicle status







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Operation

Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked

continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a fault in the system,

the following message will appear in the display of the instrument cluster.
As long as the faults are not rectified the messages are always shown. After

the message is displayed for the first time, the warning lights 



 (danger) or 



(warning) continue to be displayed.
The vehicle status can be displayed in the Infotainment in menu 



 →  →

Vehicle status.
In the screen, information regarding vehicle condition or function of the tyre

pressure monitor is displayed.

›

Using the function surfaces  , select the Vehicle status menu item.

Function surfaces and screen display 

» Fig. 37

A

Vehicle representation (the zones of the vehicle are shown in different

colours, corresponding to any warning messages that occur. The warn-

ing messages are displayed once you touch the “vehicle”)



No message/warning messages relating to vehicle status and the num-

ber (if there is only one message, one warning message text is dis-

played)



Display information about the status of the START-STOP system

 



Activation/deactivation of messages relating to the START-STOP

system messages in another screen display

Operation of the information system

Operation via the operating lever

Fig. 38 

Buttons on the control lever

Operating the multifunction display

Press (up or down) - select data / set values
Press show / confirm entry

Operating the MAXI DOT display

Press (up or down) - move to the selected menu

Hold (up or down) - display main menu
Press - confirm selected menu item

Operation via the multifunction steering wheel

Fig. 39  Buttons/dials on the multifunction steering wheel

Buttons/dials on the multifunction steering wheel

Switch on/off voice control
Turn - sets the volume

Press - sound on / off
Skip to next track/station
Switch to previous track/station
Display the assistance systems menu

Show previous menu (if one has been selected) / display phone menu

Operating the multifunction display

Turn - select data / set values

Press show / confirm entry



A
B

A

B



A









B

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Information system

Operating the MAXI DOT display

Hold - display main menu

Press - return to a previous level in the menu
Turn - move in the selected menu

Press - confirm selected menu item

Driving data (Multifunction display)



Introduction

The driving data display is only possible with the ignition switched on.
The units can be set in the Infotainment in the 



 →  → Units menu.

Information Overview

Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment).
Range - drive distance in km which can be covered with the existing tank ca-

pacity and with the same driving style. If you drive more efficiently this value

can increase.
Average fuel consumption - is calculated continuously since the last clearing

of the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 100

m driven.
Current fuel consumption - when the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly,

the fuel consumption is displayed in l/h (in models in some countries the fol-

lowing appears --,- km/l).
Oil temperature - if the temperature is lower than 50 °C or if there is a fault in

the system for checking the oil temperature, the  symbols are displayed.
Warning when the preset speed is exceeded - allows the setting of a speed

limit where, if exceeded, an acoustic warning signal and a warning message ap-

pears on the display of the instrument cluster.
Current speed - digital speedometer.
Average speed - value constantly recalculated, for distance since last clearing

the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m

driven.
Distance driven - distance driven since the memory was last cleared.



B

Driving time - driving time since last clearing the memory.
Coolant temperature - if the coolant temperature is in the range 70-120 °C,

the engine operating temperature has been reached. If the temperature is be-

low 70 ° C, high engine speeds and straining the engine should be avoided. If

the temperature is above 120 ° C, the warning light  illuminates in the instru-

ment cluster 

» page 43

.

Infotainment display

Fig. 40 

Driving data

›

In the Infotainment, in menu 



, tap in the function surface  → Tap Journey

data.

Screen display 

» Fig. 40

Distance travelled
Driving time
Average speed
Average fuel consumption
Transit point rating (DriveGreen Function)
Graphic fuel level display (if the estimated range is less than 300 km, the

vehicle starts to approach the symbol )
Approximate range

Use the function surfaces   to select one of the following presets.

▶

Since start - Driving data for the individual trip

▶

Long-term - Long-term driving data

▶

Since refuel - Data since refuelling

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

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Operation

Warning at when exceeding the set speed

The system offers the possibility to set a speed limit beyond which an acoustic

warning signal will sound and the following warning message appears in the

display of the instrument cluster.

Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary

›

Select the menu item Warning at at () or  () and confirm.

›

The desired speed limit is 5 km/h steps.

›

Confirm the set value, or wait several seconds; your settings will be saved

automatically.

Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving

›

Select the menu item Warning at at () or  () and confirm.

›

Drive at the desired speed.

›

Confirm the current speed as the speed limit.

The set speed limit can be manually adjusted later if needed.

Reset speed limit

›

Select the menu item Warning at at () or  () and confirm.

›

By confirming the speed stored in the memory, the speed limit is reset.

The set driving mode remains stored even after switching the ignition on and

off. After a gap between driving exceeding 2 hours, the pre-set speed limit is

deactivated.

Memory

Fig. 41 

Memory display: MAXI DOT dis-

play () / Segment display ()

The system saves the data in the three memories described below which are

displayed at the position 

A

» Fig. 41

.

Since start () or “1” ()

Driving data is stored from when the ignition is switched on to when it is

switched off. If the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the ig-

nition, new data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving infor-

mation.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically

erased.

Long-term () and “2” ()

The memory gathers driving data from any number of individual journeys up to

a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving time or 9999 kilometres driven.
The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is

exceeded.

Since refuel () or “3” ()

The driving data is stored in the memory since the last fuel refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.

›

For the storage choice, repeatedly confirm the selected indication and se-

lect the desired memory.

›

For deleting the memory for the selected information, hold down the button

confirming the specification.

The following Driving data is stored in different memory banks.

▶

Average fuel consumption

▶

Distance travelled

▶

Average speed

▶

Driving time

Note

Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.

MAXI DOT display



Introduction

The MAXI DOT display is a user interface which, depending on the equipment

configuration, provides information about the Infotainment, the multifunction

display, the assistance systems etc.



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Information system

The menus with details can be operated and displayed using the buttons on

the operating lever or the multifunction steering wheel 

» page 47

.

Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment)

■

Driving data 

» page 48

■

Assist systems 

» page 50

■

Navigation 

» page 50

■

Audio 

» page 50

■

Telephone 

» page 50

;

■

Vehicle 

» page 46

Note

■

If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed

to access the main menu.

■

The display language can be set in the Infotainment 

» page 98

, Infotainment

language settings or 

» page 105

, Infotainment language settings.

■

For vehicles without Infotainment, the display language can only be adjusted

by a specialist garage.

Menu item Navigation

The following information is displayed in the Navigation menu item.

▶

Driving recommendations

▶

Compass

▶

Last destinations

Menu item Audio

E.g. the following information is displayed in the Audio menu item.

Radio

▶

Currently playing station (name/frequency).

▶

The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the

station button (e.g. FM3), if the station is stored in the memory list.

▶

List of available stations (if more than 5 stations can be received).

▶

TP traffic announcements.

Media

▶

Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding

title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3

tag on the audio source.

Menu Telephone

The call list with the following symbols is displayed in the Telephone menu item.

Incoming call
Outgoing call
Missed call

Symbols in the display

Telephone battery charge (this function is only supported by some mobile

phones)

Signal strength (this function is only supported by some mobile phones)

A telephone connected to the Infotainment system
Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of calls is shown

next to the symbol)
Switch-off microphone

Apple CarPlay

An external device connected to the Infotainment system via Apple CarPlay

can be operated via the multifunction steering wheel as well as via menus in

the instrument cluster display.
The following symbols are displayed in the Telephone menu option.

Answer the incoming call
Reject incoming call / end call
Activate / deactivate microphone (applies for the infotainment Swing)

Menu item Assist systems

In the menu item Assist systems, the Front Assist system can be activated/deac-

tivated.

Service intervals



Introduction

Compliance with the service intervals is of crucial importance for the serv-

ice life and value retention of the vehicle. Never exceed the service date.
The specialist garage will inform you about the type of service interval, the op-

tion to change it, and the service scope.

























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Operation

The service interval display in the display of the instrument cluster will notify

you when a service is due.

Proof of service

A specialist garage will confirm the corresponding service record in the service

information system called Digital Service Plan.
We recommend that you always print out the respective service record.

Note

The customer is responsible for covering the cost of all services including

changing or replenishing the oil, even during the warranty period, unless stated

otherwise in the ŠKODA AUTO warranty terms or other binding agreements.

Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval

Fig. 42 

Button in the instrument cluster

Information in relation to the remaining kilometres and days until the next

service appointment can be displayed in Infotainment in menu 



 →  → Serv-

ice or with the button in the instrument cluster.

Use the key to display

›

Switch on the ignition.

›

Press and hold the button 

A

 

» Fig. 42

 until theService menu item is shown in

the display.

›

Release the button 

A

.

In the display, the symbol  appears for 4 seconds along with the following

message for the kilometres or days to the next service appointment.

Service messages

Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol  as well as a

message about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the

display after the ignition is switched on.
Once the service interval is reached, the symbol  appears in the display after

the ignition is switched on, together with the message:

Resetting the service interval display

Have the display reset by a specialist garage.

We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-

correctly setting the service interval display can cause problems to the vehicle.

Variable service interval

For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-

ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-

played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating

conditions of the vehicle.

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Information system

Unlocking and opening

Unlocking and locking



Introduction

The vehicle is equipped with a central locking system which makes it possible

to unlock / lock all the doors, the fuel filler flap and boot lid simultaneously.
The door unlocking can be adjusted individually 

» page 54

.

The unlocking of the vehicle is displayed by the turn signal lights flashing

twice.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next

45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically.
The locking of the vehicle is displayed by the turn signal lights flashing once.
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle doors have been

locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.

WARNING

■

Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthorised

persons (e.g. children) could lock the vehicle, turn on the ignition or start

the engine - danger of injury and accidents!

■

When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-

dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals

might not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help themselves.

Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!

CAUTION

■

Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected

against moisture and severe shocks.

■

Keep the key grooves clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.) have a nega-

tive effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ignition lock.

Unlocking/locking with the key via the lock cylinder

Fig. 43 

Left side of the vehicle: Turning

the key for unlocking and lock-

ing the vehicle



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key 

» Fig. 43

Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle

CAUTION

If the locking cylinder is provided with a cap, the cap must be removed before

unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key 

» page 217

.

Unlocking/locking with the remote control key

Fig. 44 

Key with pop-out key bit



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

Description of the key 

» Fig. 44

Unlock button
Lock button
Button for unlocking/unlatching the boot lid













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Operation

Button for popping out/pushing in the key bit
Battery status warning light - if the warning light does not flash when you

press a button on the key, the battery is discharged.

Unlocking / locking the boot lid

Press the  button to unlock the lid.
Hold down the  button to unlock and unlatch the lid (partially opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the  button, then the lid is automatical-

ly locked after closing. The period of time after which the flap is locked can be

set 

» page 57

.

CAUTION

■

The remote control may be affected by signal superimposition by transmit-

ters close to the vehicle.

■

The range of the remote control key is about 30 m. The battery must be re-

placed if the central locking only reacts to the remote control at a distance of

less than approximately 3 m away 

» page 216

.

Locking/unlocking - KESSY

Fig. 45  Vehicle unlocking / vehicle locking



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and

locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.

›

Grip the door handle to unlock 

» Fig. 45

 -  the vehicle.

›

Touch the sensor on the door handle with your finger to lock 

» Fig. 45

 - 

the vehicle.

A
B

When unlocking/locking the vehicle, the key must be at a maximum distance

of approximately 1.5 m from the front door handle.

Information on locking

On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved

into the position P before unlocking.
After locking the car, it is not possible to unlock within the next 2 seconds by

touching the door handle. This can be used to check whether the vehicle is

locked.

Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle

If one of the doors is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which

the vehicle was locked remains in the passenger compartment, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked. After automatically unlocking, the turn signal lights

will flash four times. If no door is opened within 45 seconds, the vehicle is au-

tomatically locked again.
If the boot lid is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which the

vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment, the lid is automatical-

ly unlatched (partially opened). After automatically unlocking, the turn signal

lights will flash four times. The boot lid remains unlatched (partially opened);

the other doors remain locked.

CAUTION

Some types of gloves can affect the unlocking or locking device via the sen-

sors in the door handle.

Deactivating KESSY



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

›

Lock the vehicle with the button  on the key.

›

Within 5 s, touch the sensor on the door handle with your finger 

» Fig. 45

 on

page 53 - . Deactivation is confirmed by a single flash of the direction indi-

cators.

›

To check the deactivation, wait at least 10 seconds and then pull the door

handle. The door must remain locked.

The KESSY system is activated again automatically after the vehicle is un-

locked.

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Unlocking and opening

Vehicle locking / unlocking with the central locking button

Fig. 46 

Central locking button



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

Conditions for the locking/unlocking using the central locking button.

The vehicle is not locked from the outside.
All doors are closed.

›

To lock/unlock, press the  Press 

» Fig. 46

Locking is indicated by illumination of the 



 symbol in the button.

The following applies after locking.

▶

Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.

▶

The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the

opening lever of the respective door.

WARNING

Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the

vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!

SafeLock



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

SafeLock prevents the doors from being opened from inside as well as win-

dow operation. This makes an attempted break-in to the vehicle more difficult.

Activating

SafeLock is activated when the vehicle is locked from the outside.





This function is pointed out by the following message on the display of the in-

strument cluster after the ignition is switched off.

Check SAFELOCK! Owner's manual!
CHECK SAFELOCK

Activation display

When SafeLock is activated, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for 2

seconds in rapid succession, then starts to flash at longer intervals.

Deactivating

▶

By locking twice within 2 seconds.

▶

or: by deactivating the interior monitor and the towing protection

» page 56

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The warning light in the driver door flashes rapidly for about 2 seconds, then

goes out and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door

can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
The SafeLock switches on the next time the vehicle is locked.

WARNING

If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people

must remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door

or open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult

for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!

Individual settings



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

The following functions of central locking can be individually adjusted in the In-

fotainment menu 



 →  → Opening and closing.

All doors

The function allows you to unlock all doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap.







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Operation

Single door

The function allows you to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap

with the radio remote control. KESSY allows the unlocking of a single door

which is in the vicinity of the key, as well as the fuel filler flap. The other doors

and the boot lid are only unlocked once the door handle is unlocked or

touched.

Doors on a vehicle side

This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side and the fuel

filler flap with the radio remote control unit. KESSY allows the unlocking of

both doors which are in the vicinity of the key, as well as the fuel filler flap. The

other doors and the boot lid are only unlocked once the door handle is un-

locked or touched.

Automatic locking/unlocking

This function enables the locking of all doors and the boot lid from a speed of

15 km / h. Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
The renewed unlocking of the doors and the boot lid is carried out when the

ignition key is removed or when the door is opened from inside (depending on

the individual setting for the central locking system).

Opening/closing the door

Fig. 47  Door handle/door opening lever



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

›

To open from the outside, unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle 

A

 in

the direction of the arrow 

» Fig. 47

.

›

To open from the inside, pull the door opening lever 

B

 and push the door

away from you.

›

To lock from the inside, grab handle 

C

 and close the door.

WARNING

■

The door must be closed properly, otherwise it could open whilst the ve-

hicle is in motion - can be fatal!

■

Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing

range – risk of injury!

■

Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!

■

An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the

vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!

Child safety lock

Fig. 48  Rear door: Child safety system switch on / off



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-

side. The door can only be opened from the outside.

Switching on and off

›

Toturn on the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position 

» Fig. 48

.

›

To turn off the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position .

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Unlocking and opening

Malfunctions



Read and observe   and   on page 52 first.

Synchronising the remote control

If the buttons on the remote control key have been depressed several times

beyond the effective range of the equipment or the battery has been replaced

in the remote control key and the vehicle cannot be unlocked with the remote

control, the key must be synchronised.

›

Press any button on the remote control key.

›

Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing

the button.

Fault with the central locking

If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-

onds, and then illuminates for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing

again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
In the event of a failure in the central locking system, the vehicle doors and the

boot lid can emergency locked or unlocked 

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.

Failure of the system KESSY

If there is a fault in the KESSY system, the appropriate error message is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

Low voltage of the key battery

If the voltage of the key battery is too low, a message appears in the display of

the instrument cluster referring to the need to replace the battery. Replace the

battery 

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.

Anti-theft alarm system



Introduction

The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to

break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after

the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release.

CAUTION

Before leaving the vehicle, check that all doors and windows are closed in or-

der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.

Note

The alarm system has its own power source, whose service life is 5 years. In

order to ensure functionality of the alarm system, we recommend that you get

the alarm checked after this time by a specialist garage.

Alarm trigger



Read and observe   on page 56 first.

The alarm is triggered when one of the following unauthorised actions is acti-

vated on the vehicle with an activated warning system.

▶

Opening the bonnet.

▶

Opening the boot lid.

▶

Opening the doors.

▶

Manipulation of the ignition lock.

▶

Towing the vehicle.

▶

Movement in the vehicle.

▶

Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.

▶

Uncoupling the trailer.

An alarm is triggered also when the driver's door is unlocked and opened by

the lock cylinder.
The alarm is switched off by pressing the  button on the key or switching on

the ignition.

Interior monitor and towing protection



Read and observe   on page 56 first.

The interior monitor detects movements inside the locked vehicle and then

triggers the alarm.
The anti-towing detects tilts in the locked vehicle and then triggers the alarm.
These functions should be deactivated if there is a possibility that the alarm

will be triggered by movements (e.g. by people or animals) within the vehicle

interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.

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Operation

Disable both functions once

▶

In infotainment in the menu, 



 →  → Open and close.

▶

By locking twice within 2 seconds.

Safelock is switched off during deactivation 

» page 54

.

CAUTION

The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-

terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the

glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-

cle.

Boot lid



Introduction

WARNING

■

Never drive with the boot lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust

gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!

■

Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,

the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was

locked – risk of accident!

■

Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -

there is danger of injury!

■

Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack

– risk of injury!

Opening / closing the boot lid

Fig. 49  Opening / closing tailgate



Read and observe   on page 57 first.

›

To open the boot lid, press button 

A

 in the direction of arrow 

1

 

» Fig. 49

.

›

Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow 

2

.

›

To close, grab the mount 

B

 and pull in the direction of arrow 

3

.

Note

Button 

A

 

» Fig. 49

 is disabled when starting off or driving at a speed of over 5

km/h. The button is reactivated when the vehicle has stopped and a door is

opened.

Delayed locking of the boot lid



Read and observe   on page 57 first.

If the boot lid is unlocked with the button  on the key, then the boot lid is

automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by

a specialist garage.

CAUTION

There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked

automatically.

Window operation



Introduction

WARNING

■

Always close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise,

you may cause considerable crushing injuries to yourself or fellow passen-

gers.

■

Power windows in the driver's door and the rear doors are equipped with

a force limiter 

» page 59

. If there is an obstacle (e.g. If a body part gets

trapped), the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by

several centimetres. However, the windows should be closed carefully –

risk of injury!

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Unlocking and opening

CAUTION

■

Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-

tionality of the electric windows.

■

Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.

Note

If the windows are opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle

and in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.

Mechanical windows

Fig. 50  Window Operation: Left/right



Read and observe   and   on page 57 first.

›

To open, turn the crank in the direction of arrow 

A

 

» Fig. 50

.

›

To close, turn the crank in the direction of arrow 

B

.

Electric power windows

Fig. 51  Buttons for window-openers: Version 1/version 2

Fig. 52 

Button of the window lifter on

the passenger side



Read and observe   and   on page 57 first.

The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is

switched on.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the front windows - Variant 1 or

the front and rear windows - Variant 2 can be operated by pushing/pulling the

door buttons in the driver’s door 

» Fig. 51

.

The window in the front passenger door and the windows in the rear doors

(variant 2) are operated via the button in each door.
Power window buttons 

» Fig. 51

Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
Right rear door
Deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors (the deactivation may be

advantageous if, for example, children are transported on the rear seats)

Opening/closing windows

›

To open, lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the win-

dow has moved into the desired position.

›

To close, pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold

until the window has moved into the desired position.

The driver's window can be automatically opened & closed fully by pushing or

pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pushing/pulling of the button cau-

ses the window to stop immediately.

Deactivating/activating buttons in the rear doors

›

To deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors, press the 

E

 button. If

the buttons are deactivated, the warning light 



 lights up in button 

E

.

A
B
C
D

E

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Operation

Force limiter



Read and observe   and   on page 57 first.

If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes

down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-

onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down

by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-

ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet

been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not

possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched

on.
The force limiter is only not operational if you attempt to close the window

again within the next 10 seconds – the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.

WARNING

The front passenger window with the electric window has no force limiter.

The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!

Operational faults



Read and observe   and   on page 57 first.

Repeatedly opening and closing the window can cause the window mechanism

to overheat and become temporarily blocked. You will be able to operate the

window again as soon as the operating mechanism has cooled down.
After disconnecting the vehicle battery, automatic opening/closing of the win-

dow can be deactivated. In this case, the system must be activated as follows.

Activating window operation

›

Switch on the ignition.

›

Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.

›

Release the button.

›

Pull up the respective button and hold for 1 second.

Lights and visibility

Light



Introduction

Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
For the basic position of the light switch, use position .

Note

The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is on, the light-emit-

ting surface demists after a short time.

Operating the lights

Fig. 53 

Light switch and control dial for

headlight range adjustment

Toswitch the lights on/off,turn the 

A

» Fig. 53

 switch to one of the following

positions (equipment-dependent).

Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)

Switching the light on/off automatically 

» page 61

Switching on the parking lights or parking lights on both sides 

» page 63

Switch on low beam

Depending on the vehicle load, adjust the headlight range by turning the con-

troller 

B

 

» Fig. 53

 to the following positions.

Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded



















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Lights and visibility