wiper blades SKODA OCTAVIA 2006 Owner´s Manual

Sun screen
Fig. 34
Sun screen: unroll/remove
The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover. If re-
quired, you can remove the housing with the sun screen from the luggage com-
partment cover.
Pulling out
› Remove the sun screen using the loop A
and hang it from brackets
B
» Fig. 34.
Folding
› Remove the sun screen from the brackets B
» Fig. 34 and hold it on the loop
A
so that it can slowly roll up into the housing on the luggage compartment
cover without being damaged.
Removing
› Unhook the support straps C
from the boot cover » Fig. 34.
› Roll up the sun screen again into the housing on the luggage compartment
cover.
› Press the locking button in the direction of arrow 1
and take out the sun
screen in the direction or arrow 2
.
Ð Windscreen wipers and washers
ä
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating the windscreen wipers and washers 49
Automatic rear window wiper (Combi) 50
Headlight cleaning system 50
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 51
Replacing the rear window wiper blade 51
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet is closed 1)
.
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depend-
ing on speed.
The rain sensor automatically regulates the break between the individual wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain.
The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
After the windscreen wiper switches off each time or the ignition switches off for
the third time, the position of the windscreen wiper changes, this counteracts an
early fatigue of the wiper rubbers.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 165. WARNING
■ Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 51.
■ 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 windscreen wipers manually de-
pending on the visibility conditions. £1)
On vehicles which do not have a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and wash sys-
tem operates also when the bonnet is opened.
48 Using the system

CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■ If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be-
tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■ Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■ Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■ If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■ Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Service Partner.
■ The ignition must not be switched on if the front windscreen wiper arms are fol-
ded out. The wiper blades would move back into their rest position and while do-
ing so damage the paintwork of the bonnet. Note
■ If the slower 2
» Fig. 35 on page 49 or the faster 3
wiper setting is switched
on and the vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the lower wiper step is
switched on automatically. At a speed increase of more than 8 km/h the previous
wiper setting is established again.
■ If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block the wiper, the wiper stops automati-
cally after 5 attempts to eliminate the obstacle, in order to avoid a damage to the
wiper. Remove the the obstacle and switch the wiper on again. ■ The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10
°C.
■ The content of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is 3 litres. On vehicles fit-
ted with the headlight cleaning system, the volume is 5.5
litres. On vehicles fitted
with auxiliary heating, the content of the windscreen wiper reservoir is 4.5 litres.
■ The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen clean-
er to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or
cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example. Ð Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 35
Windscreen wiper lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Flick wipe
›
If you only wish to wipe the windscreen
briefly, push the lever into the spring-
tensioned position 4
» Fig. 35. If the lever is held in the lower position for more
than 1 second, the wiper wipes faster.
Periodic wiping
› Position the lever upwards into position 1
» Fig. 35.
› Set the desired break between the individual wiper strokes with the switch A
.
Slow wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 2
» Fig. 35.
Fast wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 3
» Fig. 35.
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 5
» Fig. 35, the washer system is activated immediately, while the windscreen
wipers start wiping a little later. The wash system and the windscreen wiper op-
erate simultaneously at a speed of more than 120
km/h.
› Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 3 - 4 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windscreen). At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 sec-
onds after the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the wind-
screen. This feature can be activated/deactivated by a

ŠKODA specialist garage.
Rain sensor
› Place the lever in position 1
» Fig. 35.
£
ä
49
Lights and visibility

Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 36
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
When in the rest position, the wiper arms cannot be fold down from the wind-
screen. Before replacing, the wiper arms must be placed in the service position.
Service position for changing wiper blades
› Closing the bonnet.
› Switch the ignition off and on again.
› Then press the windscreen wiper lever into position 4
» Fig. 35 on page
49
within 20 seconds – the wiper arms move into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
› Fold the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen and position the
wiper blade at a right angle to the wiper arm .
› Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 36.
Attaching the wiper blade
› Slide the wiper blade over the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade into the ver-
tical position.
› Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
› Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen and turn on the ignition. By press-
ing the window wiper lever into the sprung position 4
» Fig. 36 or when driving
at a speed greater than 4

km/h, the windscreen wiper arms move back into the
rest position.
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.
ä
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 .Ð Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 37
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 48.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen and position the
wiper blade at a right angle to the wiper arm » Fig. 37.
› Hold the windscreen 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 but-
ton A
» Fig. 37
.
› Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
› Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen. Ð Rear window
Manual dimming interior mirror
Basic setting
› Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward.
£
ä
51
Lights and visibility

W
Warning lights 18
Warning symbols see Warning lights 18
Warning triangle 178
Washing 148
Automatic car wash system 149
by hand 149
Chrome parts 150
High-pressure cleaner 149
Weights 197
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 182
Caps 174
Loosening and tightening 181
Wheels 170
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel 179
Full wheel trim 174
General information 170
Handling wheels and tyres 172
new tyres 172
Service life of tyres 171
Snow chains 176
Spare wheel 173
Wheel bolts 176
Winter tyres 176
Window convenience operation 36
Windows De-icing 151
See electric power windows 34
Windscreen see Radio reception 151
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 165
Replenishing 165
Warning light 24
Winter 165Windscreen washer system 165
Windscreen wipers 49
Windscreen wiper Automatic rear window wiper (Combi) 50
Replacing the rear window wiper blade 51
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 51
Windscreen wipers Activating 49
Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades 51
Windscreen washer fluid 165
Winter operation Snow chains 176
Winter tyres see Wheels and tyres 176
X
XDS 97
213
Index