Rear Mirror - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Every time the windscreen is cleaned represents the tenth time each headlight is
sprayed.
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any
snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!

Rear mirror

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror
Exterior mirrors
WARNING
Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other objects.
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Convex (curved outward) exterior mirrors increase the field of vision. They
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do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These mirrors are
therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the following vehi-
cles.
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
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the following vehicles.
The illuminated display of an external navigation unit can lead to operation-
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al faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.
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Using the system
WARNING
Automatic dimming mirrors contain an electrolytic fluid which may leak should
the mirror glass break.
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath apparatus.
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Immediately seek out fresh air and leave the vehicle. If this is not possible,
open all windows and doors.
If you swallow electrolytic fluid, seek medical assistance immediately.
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If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immediately
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wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. Then con-
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sult a doctor immediately.
CAUTION
Never mechanically fold in or fold back the exterior mirrors with the fold-in func-
tion  by hand as this will damage the electric drive.
Note
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Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the sun screen for the rear
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window in the housing on the boot cover is not in use or the light striking the in-
terior rear-view mirror is not affected by other objects.
If the automatic interior mirror dimming is switched off, the exterior mirror dim-
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ming is also switched off.
Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
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switched on.
If the the electrical exterior mirror setting fails at any time, the two mirrors can
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be adjusted by hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Contact your ŠKODA specialist garage if there is a fault with the power setting
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of the exterior mirrors.
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