Replacing Windscreen Wiper Blades - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

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Open the boot lid.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 235 Selector lever-emergency unlocking
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Open the stowage compartment in the front centre console
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Grab hold of the cover in the area of the arrows and carefully raise it for-
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wards in the direction of the arrow
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Use a finger to press the yellow plastic part in the direction of the arrow
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At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move
the selector lever to position N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.

Replacing windscreen wiper blades

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
WARNING
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
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Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 236 Windscreen wiper blade
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Read and observe
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blade, put the windscreen wiper arms
into the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
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Closing the bonnet.
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Switch the ignition on and off again.
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Within 10 seconds, press the lever in position
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The windscreen wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
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Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of
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Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
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Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
in the direction of arrow
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Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
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Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
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Push the windscreen wiper blade to the stop until it locks into place.
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Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
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Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
screen wipers and washers.
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
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and hold it in position for
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Emergency equipment, and self-help
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