2011 SKODA ROOMSTER windshield wipers

Windshield wiper and wash system
Windshield wiper You can operate the windshield wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windshield wiper lever.
Fig. 30 Windshield wiper lever
The windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 30 has the following positions:
Finger-operated wiping
– If you wish to wipe the windshield only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
position 4 .
Intermittent wiping
– Position the lever up into position 1 .
– Set with the switch A the desired break between the individual wiper
strokes.
Slow wipe
– Position the lever up into position 2 .
Fast wipe
– Position the lever up into position 3 .
Automatic wipe/wash for windshield
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position
5 , the wash system and the windshield wipers will operate. –
Release the lever. The windshield wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windshield).
Wiping the rear window pane
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6 ⇒ fig. 30, the
windshield wiper will operate every 6 seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window pane
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned posi-
tion 7 , the windshield wiper and wash system will operate.
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windshield wash system to stop and the
windshield wiper to continue for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the
period of spraying of the windshield). The lever will stay in position after re-
leasing it 6 .
Switching windshield wipers off
– Move the lever back into its home position 0 .
The windshield wipers and the windshield washer system only operate if the igni-
tion is switched on.
The rear window will be wiped again if the window wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
The windshield washer nozzles for the windshield are heated when the ignition is
switched on.
Top up with wash liquid ⇒
  page 160. WARNING
● Properly maintained windshield wiper blades are essential for clear visibili-
ty and safe driving ⇒

 page 47.
● 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.
● In the event of a freezing up of the windshield, first of all remove the ice
⇒

 page 143 and then operate the windshield wiper otherwise the windshield
wiper blades could be damaged. £46
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CAUTION
● In cold temperatures and in winter, check before the trip or before switching
on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen. Switching on windshield wip-
ers when the blades are frozen to the windshield may result in damage both to
the blades and the motor of the windshield wipers!
● If you switch off the ignition while the windshield wipers are on, the wipers
will sweep in the same mode the next time the ignition is switched on. At low
temperatures, the wipers may freeze to the window between switching off the ig-
nition and the next time you switch the ignition on again.
● Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
● Remove snow and ice from the window wipers before driving. Note
The content of the windshield wiper reservoir is 3.5 litres. On vehicles which are
equipped with a headlight cleaning system, the content of the reservoir is 5.4 li-
tres. 
Headlight cleaning system The headlights are being cleaned after the windshield washer system has been
operated for the fifth time, the low beam or main beam are switched on as well as
the windshield wiper lever is held in the position
5
⇒
 fig. 30 for about 1 second.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight len-
ses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. Please refer to the following
guidelines ⇒ page 144, 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. CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlamp cleaning system by hand - risk of
damage! Replacing wiper blades for the windshield wipers Fig. 31 Wiper blade for the windshield
wiper
Removing the wiper blade
– Fold windshield wiper arm away from the windshield.
– Press the locking button, in order to unlock the wiper blade and pull off in the
direction of arrow.
Attaching the wiper blade
– Push the wiper blade until it locks up to the stop.
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
– Fold the windshield wiper arm back onto the windshield.
Windshield 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 residues left
on the windshield by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is
therefore important to degrease the lips of the windshield wiper blades after ev-
ery pass through an automatic vehicle wash system .£ 47
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WARNING
● If the windshield wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage
to the windshield.
● You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windshield 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 windshield wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. Windshield wiper blades are available at specialist garages. 
Replacing the wiper blade on the rear window wiper Fig. 32 Wiper blade for the rear window
Removing the wiper blade
– Fold windshield wiper arm out from the windshield and position the wiper
blade at right angles to the wiper arm ⇒
 fig. 32.
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.
– With the other hand unlock the locking button A in the direction of arrow and
remove the wiper blade.
Attaching the wiper blade
– Position the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and lock the locking button A .
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒ page 47. 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. 
Rear mirror You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically.
Fig. 33 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to
the rear.
Dimming the interior mirror
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror toward rear (the lever on the
interior mirror must point forwards in it home position).
Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position  ⇒
 fig. 33.
Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden-
tical to the movement of the rotary knob. £48
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Inspecting and Replenishing
Engine compartment
Bonnet remote release Fig. 121 Bonnet release lever
Bonnet remote release
– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the left-hand side ⇒  fig. 121.
The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force. 
Opening and closing the bonnet. Fig. 122 Radiator grille: Locking lever/securing the bonnet with the bonnet support
Opening the bonnet
–
Unlock the bonnet ⇒
 fig. 121. –
Ensure that the arms of the windshield wipers are correctly in place against
the windshield before opening the bonnet, otherwise damage could occur to
the paintwork.
– Pull on the locking lever ⇒ fig. 122 - left, the bonnet is then unlocked.
– Grip the bonnet and lift it up.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening designed
for it ⇒ fig. 122 - right.
Closing the bonnet
– Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the bonnet sup-
port into the holder designed to hold it.
– Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 20 cm into the lock - bonnet
do not press down on it! 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.
● For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when driv-
ing. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact engaged properly af-
ter 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! 
Working in the engine compartment Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the en-
gine compartment!
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the en-
gine 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 ⇒

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£150
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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 windshield wipers
and windshield 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. CAUTION
● Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine. On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage or destroy the catalytic converter. You can
use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid ⇒ page 175,
Jump-starting.
● If the gearbox of your vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect,
your vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the
ground, or on a special vehicle transporter or trailer.
● The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possi-
ble to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater
than 50

km.
● To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should be
elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a similar-
ly elastic material.
● One should be constantly vigilant not to allow impermissibly high towing
forces or jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage
resulting at the points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you at-
tempt to tow a vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
● Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eyes provided for this
purpose ⇒ page 177

, Front towing eye and ⇒ page 178, Rear towing eye. Note
● We recommend a tow rope from the range of
ŠKODA Original Accessories that
you can purchase from an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner.
● Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled driv-
ers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in. ●
When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed.
● The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in
the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle. 
Front towing eye The towing eye is stored in the box of the vehicle tool kit.
Fig. 144 Front bumper: Cover/installing the towing eye
–
Press on the left half of the cover at the point of the arrow ⇒
 fig. 144 - left.
– Pull the cover out of the front bumper.
– Screw in the towing eye by hand to the left up to the stop ⇒ fig. 144 - right. For
tightening, we recommend that you use for example the wheel wrench, the
lashing eye of another vehicle or a similar object which you can push through
the eye.
– In order to reinstall the cover after screwing out the towing eye, insert it in the
mounts and then press on the right side of the cover. The cover must engage
firmly. CAUTION
The towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing.  177
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