Skoda Rapid - Page 76

Note
In cool or wet weather conditions, the headlights as well as the taillights and turn
signals may become temporarily fogged inside. This is normal and has no influ-
ence on the life of the lighting system of the vehicle.
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Masking the headlights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 71.
When driving in countries in which the traffic drives on the other side of the road
than in your home country, the asymmetrical low beam may dazzle oncoming driv-
ers. Therefore, when travelling abroad, certain areas of the headlight lenses may
need to be masked with foils or converted by a specialist garage.
More information is available from a specialist garage. Škoda recommends a Škoda
partner for this purpose.
Note
The use of foils on the headlights is permitted only if they are used for a short pe-
riod of time. For a permanent conversion, see a specialist garage. Škoda recom-
mends a Škoda partner for this purpose.
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Headlight beam adjustment
Fig. 46 Beside the steering
wheel: Control for headlight
beam adjustment
1
.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 71.
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Headlight beam adjustment
With the headlight beam adjustment ⇒ fig. 46
1
, the driver is able to adjust the
beam of the headlights continuously depending on the vehicle load. This allows
the driver to obtain best visibility without dazzling oncoming traffic ⇒ .
The headlights can be regulated only when the low beam is switched on.
To adjust, turn control
⇒ fig. 46
1
:
Setting Vehicle load
a)
– Front seats occupied, boot empty.
1 All seats occupied, boot empty.
2
All seats occupied, boot loaded until reaching the permissible
rear axle load.
3
Only driver’s seat occupied, boot loaded until reaching the per-
missible rear axle load.
a)
Intermediate settings of the control are possible for differing vehicle loadings.
WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle can cause the headlights to dazzle and distract
other road users. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.
● Always adjust the beam of light to the load condition of the vehicle so that
other drivers are not dazzled.
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Interior lighting and reading lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 71.
Button or
position
Function

Interior lights off.

Interior lights on.
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