Windscreen Wipers And Washers - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

Front sun visors
Fig. 52 Fold down the cover / swivel cover to the door and slide the mir-
ror cover
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Read and observe on page 64 first.
Operation and description of the sun shade
Fold down the cover
1
Swivel cover towards the door
2
Make-up mirror with cover
A
Slide mirror cover
B
WARNING
When objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.

Windscreen wipers and washers

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Headlight cleaning system
The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the
ignition is switched on.
» Fig. 52
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Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
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Switch on the windscreen wipers.
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Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position
WARNING
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
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bility and safe driving » page 165.
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
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heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
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ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
Carefully peel frozen wiper blades off the windscreen.
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Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
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If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
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the windscreen.
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
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arms could damage the paint of the bonnet.
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, the windscreen washer jets can be heated
automatically after starting the engine.
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Lights and visibility