Windscreen Wipers And Washers - KODA Citigo Owner's Manual

Windscreen wipers and washers

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the windscreen wipers and washers
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Replacing the rear windscreen wiper blade
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ig-
nition is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once 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 37.
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.
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.
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Using the system
» page 122.
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
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These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
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
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Periodic wiping is dependent on the driving speed. The faster the driver is go-
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38 ing, the more frequent the wiper action.
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
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obstacle. If the wiper is blocked by an obstruction, the wiper will remain station-
ary. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper on again.
The capacity of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is approximately 3 litres.
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The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen clean-
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er to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or
cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example.
Operating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 31 Operating lever: Activating the windscreen wipers/rear window wip-
er
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 36.
Flick wipe
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If you only wish to wipe the windscreen briefly, push the lever into the spring-
tensioned position » Fig.
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31.
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