Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 41

The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the igni-
tion is switched on.
The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid
WARNING
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
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and safe driving » page 40.
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
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heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windshield and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
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switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
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windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be-
tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
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Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
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If the windshield wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
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windshield.
Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
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These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Service Partner.
The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
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ded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while do-
ing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet.
Note
Keep the wiper blades clean. The wiper blades can become soiled with wax resi-
dues after washing in automatic vehicle wash systems
On vehicles equipped with washer nozzles for the windscreen, these are heated
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when the engine is running.
» page 131.
» page 117.
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 38.
Flick wipe
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If you only wish to wipe the windscreen briefly, push the lever into the spring-
tensioned position » Fig.
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Periodic wiping
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Position the lever upwards into position
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Set the desired break between the individual wiper strokes with the switch
Slow wipe
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Position the lever upwards into position
Fast wipe
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Position the lever upwards into position
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
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Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position
» Fig. 28, the wash system and the windshield wipers will operate.
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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
windscreen).
Wiping the rear window pane
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Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position
windscreen wipers will operate regularly after a few seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
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Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position
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» Fig. 28, the windshield wiper and wash system will operate.
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Fig. 28
Windshield wiper lever
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