Windshield Washer System - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING (continued)
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Never charge a battery which has a too low electrolyte level - risk of explo-
sion and caustic burns.
Caution
On vehicles with the "START/STOP" system, the pole terminal of the charger must
not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery, but only
to the engine earth  page 214, fig.
Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery
On disconnecting and reconnecting the battery the following functions are initially
deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free:
Operation
Electrical power window (operational faults)
Enter the car stereo/radio navigation system
code number
Set hours
Data in the multi-functional indicator are
deleted.
We recommend having the vehicle checked by an authorised Škoda Service Partner
to ensure full functionality of all electrical systems.
Replacing the battery
When replacing a battery, the new new battery must have the same capacity,
voltage (12 V), amperage and be the same size. Suitable types of vehicle battery are
available from an authorised Škoda Service Partner.
We recommend you have a battery change carried out by an authorised Škoda
Service partner, who will properly install the new battery and dispose of the original
one.
Using the system Safety
184.
Operating measure
 page 45
see operating instructions for the
car stereo/radio navigation sys-
tem
 page 18
 page 18
Driving Tips
Caution
Vehicles with a "START-STOP" system are fitted with a special battery type which
allows the battery control unit to check the energy level for recurring engine start.
This battery must only be replaced by a battery of the same type.
For the sake of the environment
Batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. For this
reason, it must be disposed of properly. Under no circumstances must it be disposed
of in the communal rubbish.

Windshield washer system?

The windshield washer reservoir contains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or
rear window and for the headlamp cleaning system. The reservoir is located at the
front right of the engine compartment
The filling level of the container is about 3 litres and about 5,5 litres on vehicles
which have a headlight washing system.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and headlights. We
therefore recommend using clean washing water together with the screen cleaner
from Škoda genuine accessories (in winter additionally with antifreeze) which is
capable of removing stubborn dirt. Follow the instructions for use on the packaging
when using screen cleaning products.
You should always add antifreeze to the cleaning water in winter even if your
vehicle is fitted with heated windscreen washer nozzles.
It is also possible in exceptional cases to use methylated spirits when no screen
cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated spirits must
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and Replenishing
Fig. 169 Engine compartment: Wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir
 fig.
169.
Technical data
197