Skoda Rapid - Windscreen Wipers and Washers

Windscreen wipers and washers
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Checking and replenishing the windscreen washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior views ⇒ page 6
● Recirculated air mode of the air conditioning system ⇒ page 117
● Preparing to work in the engine compartment ⇒ page 131
● Maintaining and cleaning the vehicle exterior ⇒ page 148
WARNING
Windscreen washer fluid without sufficient antifreeze protection may freeze
on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
● Use the windscreen washer system in cold weather only with sufficient
antifreeze protection.
● Never use the windscreen washer system in cold weather as long as the
windscreen has not been warmed up with the ventilation system. Otherwise
the antifreeze mixture may freeze on the windscreen and restrict visibility.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents
and serious injuries.
● Always change wiper blades whenever they are damaged or worn and not
able to clean the window sufficiently.
NOTICE
In frosty weather, before switching on the windscreen wipers, check that the
wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen! When the vehicle is parked in
cold weather, the service position of the windscreen wipers may be helpful
⇒ page 152.
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Windscreen wiper lever
Fig. 48 Operating the wind-
screen wipers.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 77.
Move the lever to the desired position ⇒ :
0
OFF Windscreen wipers switched off.
1

Intermittent wipe. Set with the switch
A
the desired break between
the individual wiper strokes.
2
LOW Slow wipe.
3
HIGH Fast wipe.
4

x
Flick wipe - short wipe.
5

Automatic wash-wipe to clean the windscreen while pulling the lev-
er.
NOTICE
When the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are on, the
windscreen wipers will resume wiping in the same wiper stage when you
switch on the ignition again the next time. Frost, snow and other obstructions
on the windscreen may damage the windscreen wipers and the wiper motor.
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77Lights and visibility
Vehicle overview Before driving When driving Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
Do-it-yourself