Windshield Wiper And Wash System - Skoda 2011 Praktik Owner's Manual

Windshield wiper and wash system

Windshield wiper
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.
 fig. 43
The windscreen wiper lever
Finger-operated wiping
– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
position A .
4
Intermittent wiping
– Position the lever up into position
A
– Set with the switch the desired break between the individual wiper strokes.
A
Slow wipe
– Position the lever up into position
Fast wipe
– Position the lever up into position
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position
the wash system and the windscreen wipers will operate.
Using the system Safety
Fig. 43 Windscreen wiper lever
has the following positions:
A
.
1
A .
2
A .
3
Driving Tips General Maintenance
– Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the wind-
screen).
Wiping the rear window pane
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position
widescreen wiper will operate every 6 seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position
A
, the windscreen wiper and wash system will operate.
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– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
windscreen wiper to continue for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the
period of spraying of the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after
A
releasing it .
6
Switching windscreen wipers off
– Move the lever back into its home position
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the igni-
tion is switched on.
The rear window will be wiped again if the window wipers are on when reverse gear
is selected.
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the ignition is
switched on.
Top up with wash liquid  page 163.
WARNING

Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving  page 52.

Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.

In the event of a freezing up of the windscreen, first of all remove the ice
 page 147 and then operate the windscreen wiper otherwise the windscreen
wiper blades could be damaged.
A
,
5
Breakdown assistance
Lights and Visibility
A  fig.
43, the
6
A
.
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Praktik Technical data
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