2005 SKODA SUPERB wipers

Lights and Visibility
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Windshield wiper and wash system
Windscreen wipers
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic
wipe/wash using the windscreen wiper lever.
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 49 has the following positions:
Finger-operated wiping
– Position the lever down into position if you wish to wipe the windscreen only for a single wipe - spring-tensioned position.
Intermittent wipe
– Position the lever up into position .
– Set with the switch the desired break between the indi- vidual wiper strokes Slow wipe
– Position the lever up into position .
Fast wipe
– Position the lever up into position .
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into position and
the widescreen wiper and wash system will operate - in the
sprung position.
– Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wipers continue operating for a further 4 seconds or so.
Switching windscreen wipers off
– Move the lever back into its home position .
Rain sensor*
– Move the lever into position .
– You can set the sensitivity of the sensor individually with switch .
– If you have switched the ignition off and on again, you must then once again activate the sensor by moving the lever into
home position , and then back into position .
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate
if the ignition is switched on.
The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched
on.
Fig. 49 Windscreen
wiper lever
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A1
AA
A2
A3
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A0
A1
AA
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The rain sensor* automatically regulates the break between the individual
wiper strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
Top up with wash liquid
⇒page 233.
WARNING
•Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for
clear visibility and safe driving ⇒page 68.
•Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures,
without heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window
cleaner could freeze on the windscreen 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 wind-
screen wipers manually depending on the visibility conditions.
Caution
In frosty weather, please first of all check whether the windscreen wiper
blades are not frozen to the windscreen before switching them on.
Switching on windscreen wipers when the blades are frozen to the wind-
screen may result in damage both to the blades and the motor of the wind-
screen wipers!
Headlight cleaning system*
The headlight lenses are cleaned, when low beam or main beam are
switched on by holding ⇒page 66 the lever for about 2 seconds in the
position .
The headlight washer nozzles are moved forward out of the bumper by the
water pressure for cleaning the headlights.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the head-
light lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer
to the following guidelines ⇒page 209, “The headlight lenses”.
You should remove any snow from the fixtures of the washer nozzles and
clear ice in winter with a de-icing spray in order to ensure proper operation
of the cleaning system.
Fig. 50 Headlight with
washer nozzle
extended
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Replacing windscreen wiper blades
Taking off the wiper blade
– Fold windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen and
position the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm
⇒fig. 51 .
– Press the securing spring in the direction of arrow and press the wiper blade to the windscreen at the same time in
the direction of arrow ⇒.
Attaching a wiper blade
– Push the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. The securing spring must click into place audibly.
Windscreen wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good
visibility. Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust,
insect remains and preserving wax. Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax resi-
dues left on the windscreen by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash
systems. It is therefore important to
degrease the lips of the winscreen
wiper blades after every pass through an automatic vehicle wash
system .
WARNING
•If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk
of damage to the windscreen.
•You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen
cleaner in order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper blade with a
sponge or cloth if it is very dirty, for example from insect residues.
•Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for
safety reasons. We recommend having the windscreen wiper
blades purchased at a Škoda dealer.
Rear-view mirror
Manual dimming interior rear-view mirror
Basic setting
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.
Dimming mirror
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.
Fig. 51 Wiper blades
for the windscreen
AA
AB
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Inspecting and Replenishing
Engine compartment
Bonnet remote release
Bonnet remote release
– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's
side ⇒fig. 168.
The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force. A handle
appears at the same time in the radiator grille.
Opening and closing the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
– Unlock the bonnet ⇒fig. 168.
– Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the windscreen before opening the bonnet
otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork.
– Pull the handle ⇒fig. 169 and lift the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
– Pull the bonnet down far enough to overcome the force of the pressurized gas spring.Fig. 168 Bonnet
release lever
Fig. 169 Radiator
grille: handle
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– Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 30 cm into the
lock - bonnet do not press down on it!
The bonnet is held in the opened position by a pressurized gas spring.
WARNING
•Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is
flowing out of the engine compartmen t - risk of scalding! Wait long
enough until the steam or coolant has stopped escaping.
•For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed
when driving. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact
engaged properly after closing the bonnet.
•Stop your vehicle immediately while driving if you notice that
the lock is not properly engaged and close the bonnet properly -
risk of an accident!
Caution
•Never open the bonnet using the handle - danger of causing damage.
•Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen
wipers are correctly in place against the windscreen. Otherwise, there is
a risk of damage to the paintwork.
Working in the en gine compartment
Particular care is required when carrying out any work in
the engine compartment!
There is a risk of injuries, scalding , accidents and fire when working
in the engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and
other fluids. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the general applicable
rules of safety. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous
area
⇒ .
WARNING
•Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is
flowing out of the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long
enough until the steam or coolant has stopped escaping.
•Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
•Apply the handbrake firmly.
•If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gear-
shift lever into Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox,
move the selector lever into position P.
•Allow the engine to cool down.
•Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
•Do not touch any hot engine parts - risk of burns!
•Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids
(e.g. the antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!
•Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the
battery.
•Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the
engine is still warm. The fan might suddenly start running!
•Never open the cap of the coolant expansion bottle as long as
the engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
•Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a
large cloth when opening it as protection for your face, hands and
arms from hot steam or hot coolant.
•Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the
engine compartment.
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out the battery being ignited by the strong spark which results from
the engine being started.
•Do not affix the cable end to parts of the fuel and brake
system.
•Run the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any
rotating parts in the engine compartment.
•Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!
•The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
•Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering ciga-
rettes etc.) away from the battery - risk of an explosion!
Tow-starting and towing vehicle
General
Please pay attention to the following instructions if you are going
to use a tow rope:
Driver of the towing vehicle
– Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught.
– Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off or depress the accelerator particularly gently if your vehicle is
fitted with an automatic gearbox. Driver of the towed vehicle
– Switch the ignition on so that the steering wheel is not blocked
and you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight
flasher, the windscreen wipers and windscreen washer
system.
– Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
– Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is running. You will require significantly greater
physical force to depress the brake pedal and to steer the
vehicle if the engine is not running.
– Ensure that the tow rope is always kept taught.
Tow rope or tow bar
A tow bar is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any
shocks. You can use a tow rope only if a suitable tow bar is not available.
The tow rope must be elastic to protect the vehicle. Thus one should only
use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eyes provided for
this purpose ⇒page 258, “Front towing eye” and ⇒page 258, “Rear
towing eye”.
Driving style
Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle.
Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be
towed in.
One should be constantly vigilant not to allow impermissibly high towing
forces or jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and
WARNING (continued)
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Index277
Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Vehicle immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
W
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Washing Wash systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
with high-pressure cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Washing vehicle by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Wax treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Slackening and tightening . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 De-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Window lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Windows
De-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Windscreen Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Windscreen heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Windscreen Wiper and Washer System . . . 233 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . 233 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Wiper blades Replacing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . 68
X
Xenon headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
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