Mechanical Windows - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Mechanical windows

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open / close window
The window can be operated mechanically by means of the handle attached to
the respective door panel.
WARNING
The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the
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ice » page 130, Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the elec-
trical power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehi-
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cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily
high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind
noise is more at certain speeds.
Open / close window
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Fig. 38 Window operations: left / right
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Read and observe and
Only one window can be operated mechanically at any time.
Opening
Lift the crank in the direction of arrow
Closing
Turn the crank in the direction of the arrow
on page 57 first.
» Fig. 38.
A
» Fig. 38.
B
Unlocking and opening
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