Skoda SUPERB - 05-2010 - Visibility

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Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data
– Lever off the cover of the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed object
at the point of the lock-off clips  page 70, fig. 58.
– Remove the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
– Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
– Insert the cover of the rechargeable batteries and press on it until it is heard to lock
in place.
WARNING
Pay particular attention when using the narrow and pointed object to change
the rechargeable batteries - risk of injury.
Caution
We recommend having the faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a specialist
garage. If the lamp is not correctly opened, it can be damaged.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the faulty rechargeable batteries in accordance with environmental regula-
tions.
Note
 Pay attention to the correct polarity when replacing the rechargeable batteries.
 The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as the
original rechargeable batteries. If other types of rechargeable batteries are used, the
power output can be reduced and it can lead to a malfunction of the lamp.
Visibility
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 59 Switch for windscreen heater / switch for rear window heater
Windscreen heater*
– You can switch the windscreen heater on or off by pressing the switch  fig. 59
- left, the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
Rear window heater
– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
 fig. 59 - right, the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The windscreen and rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The windscreen and rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
 page 199, “Saving electricity”.
Note
 If the on-board voltage drops, the windscreen or rear window heater is switched
off automatically, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
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