Skoda Rapid - Lights and Visibility; Lights

Lights and visibility
Lights
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Turn signal and main beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Switching lights on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Lights and visibility – parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Masking the headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Interior lighting and reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Observe the country-specific statutory provisions for the use of vehicle lighting.
The driver is always responsible for the correct headlight setting and driving light.
Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior views ⇒ page 6
● Bulb replacement ⇒ page 203
WARNING
Headlights that are set too high and improper use of the main beam can dis-
tract and dazzle other road users. This can cause accidents and serious inju-
ries.
● Always make sure that the headlights are properly set.
● Never use the main beam or headlight flasher, if other road users can be
dazzled.
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Indicator lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 71.
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Illumi-
nates
Possible cause Remedy
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illuminates: Driving lights failed
partially or completely.
⇒
page 203
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Turn signal, left or right.
The indicator light flashes at twice
its normal rate if a turn signal fails
on the vehicle.
Check the lighting of the vehicle
where appropriate.
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Main beam switched on or head-
light flasher operated.
⇒
page 72.
When switching on the ignition, some warning and indicator lights illuminate
briefly as a function test. They will extinguish after a few seconds.
WARNING
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and text messages may result in breaking
down in traffic, accidents and serious injury.
● Never ignore illuminated warning lights and text messages.
● Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.
● Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic such that no parts
of the exhaust system come in contact with highly flammable materials under
the vehicle such as dry grass, fuel, oil, etc.
● A broken-down vehicle is a high accident risk to itself and other road
users. If necessary, turn on the hazard warning light system and place the
warning triangle on the side of the road to warn other road users.
NOTICE
Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and text messages may lead to vehicle
damage.
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71Lights and visibility
Vehicle overview Before driving When driving Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
Do-it-yourself