Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 56

The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Automatic rear window wiping can be activated/deactivated in the Infotain-
ment » operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Setting vehicle systems
(CAR button).
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 56.
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.
Automatic wiping in rain only operates as a support. The driver is not re-
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leased from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers
manually depending on the visibility conditions.
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.
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Using the system
» page 176.
Note
The windscreen wiper switches off each time the ignition switches off for the
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third time. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
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obstacle. The wiper stops automatically after 5 attempts to eliminate the obsta-
cle, in order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Remove the the obstacle and switch
the wiper on again.
The rear window wiper only operates if the boot lid is closed.
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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.
Keep the wiper blades clean. The wiper blades can become soiled with wax resi-
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dues after washing in automatic vehicle wash systems for example
Windscreen wipers and washers
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 53.
Function of the windscreen wipers and washers in the individual posi-
tions » Fig. 38
Wipers off
0
Periodic windscreen wiping/automatic wiping in rain
1
slow windscreen wiping
2
3 rapid windscreen wiping
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 every 6 seconds)
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» page 160.
Fig. 38
Operating lever: Function of the
the windscreen wipers and
washers
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