Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 47

The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the igni-
tion is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid
WARNING
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
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and safe driving » page 188.
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
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heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
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sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
CAUTION
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
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switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
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windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be-
tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
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Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
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If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
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windscreen.
The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
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ded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while do-
ing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet.
Note
Keep the wiper blades clean. They may become soiled, e.g., with wax residues
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after washing in automatic car wash systems
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
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gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10 °C.
» page 158.
» page 143.
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
Lever positions » Fig. 32
Wipers off
0
Interval windscreen wiping
1
slow windscreen wiping
2
rapid windscreen wiping
3
Flick windscreen wiping (spring-tensioned position)
4
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-tensioned position)
5
Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regular inter-
6
vals after a few seconds)
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-tensioned position)
7
Switch for setting the desired interval between the individual windscreen
A
wipes ( Interval windscreen wiping)
1
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe somewhat
later.
Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
wiper to continue for another 1-3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of
spraying of the windscreen).
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes somewhat
later.
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Fig. 32
Operating lever: Windscreen
wipers and washer settings
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Lights and visibility
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