windshield wipers SKODA FABIA 2011 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual

Windshield wiper and wash system
Windshield wiper You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.
Fig. 32 Windscreen wiper lever
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ 
fig. 32 has the following positions:
Finger-operated wiping
– If you wish to wipe the windscreen 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 windscreen
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position
5 , the wash system and the windscreen wipers will operate. –
Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper contin-
ues for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windscreen).
Wiping the rear window pane
– Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6 ⇒ fig. 32, the
widescreen 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 windscreen wiper and wash system will operate.
– Letting go of the lever will cause the windscreen wash system to stop and the
windscreen wiper to continue for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on
the period of spraying of the windscreen). The lever will stay in position after
releasing it 6 .
Switching windscreen wipers off
– Move the lever back into its home position 0 .
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the ig-
nition is switched on.
The rear window will be wiped again if the window wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the ignition
is switched on.
Top up with wash liquid ⇒ page

163. WARNING
● Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibil-
ity and safe driving ⇒ 

page 49.
● 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.
● In the event of a freezing up of the windscreen, first of all remove the ice
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page 146 and then operate the windscreen wiper otherwise the wind-
screen wiper blades could be damaged. £48
Lights and Visibility

Inspecting and Replenishing
Engine compartment
Bonnet remote release Fig. 126 Bonnet release lever
Bonnet remote release
– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the left-hand side ⇒ 
fig. 126 .
The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force. 
Opening and closing the bonnet. Fig. 127 Radiator grille: Locking lever/securing the bonnet with the bonnet support
Opening the bonnet
–
Unlock the bonnet ⇒ 
fig. 126 . –
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. 127 - 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. 127 - 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 ⇒   .
£ 153
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