The rain sensor automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window is wiped once if the windshield wipers are on when reverse gear
is selected.
After the windscreen wiper switches off each time or the ignition switches off for
the third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an
early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 189.
WARNING
■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 68.
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Do not use the windshield washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windshield beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windshield and restrict the view to the front.
■
The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released from
the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually de-
pending on the visibility conditions.
CAUTION
■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield.
If the windshield wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield , this may damage both the blades and windshield wiper motor!
■
If the ignition is switched off while the windshield wipers are switched on, the
windshield 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.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windshield wipers before driving.
■
If the windshield wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windshield.
■
Replace the windshield wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Service Partner.
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The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
ded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while do-
ing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet.
Note
■
If the slower
2
» Fig. 49 or the faster
3
wiper setting is switched on and the
vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the lower wiper step is switched on au-
tomatically. At a speed increase of more than 8 km/h the previous wiper setting is
established again.
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If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block the wiper, the wiper stops automati-
cally after 5 attempts to eliminate the obstacle, in order to avoid a damage to the
wiper. Remove the the obstacle and switch the wiper on again.
■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than +10 °C.
■
The content of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is 3 litres. On vehicles fit-
ted with the headlight cleaning system, the volume is 5.5 litres. On vehicles fitted
with auxiliary heating, the content of the windshield wiper reservoir is 4.5 litres.
■
The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windshield cleaner
to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or cloth if
they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example.
Activating the windshield wipers and washers
Fig. 49
Windshield wiper lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 65.
Flick wipe
›
If you only wish to wipe the windshield briefly, push the lever into the spring-
tensioned position
4
» Fig. 49. If the lever is held in the lower position for more
than 1 second, the wiper wipes faster.
Periodic wiping
›
Position the lever upwards into position
1
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Using the system
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