Get Using the system -> Lights and visibility Guide for Skoda Fabia 4 Door Seecond Generation (2007-2013)

Emergency operation

Lights and visibility

Lights

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Parking and low beam lights

Headlight beam adjustment

Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)

Turn signal and main beam lights

Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function

Fog lights

Foglights with the CORNER function

Rear fog light

Tourist lights

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Fig. 39 Point for positioning screwdriver/opening for positioning the key

 Read and observe and on page 53 first.

The sliding/tilting roof can be closed or opened manually if the system is faul-

ty. The emergency operation of the sliding roof is located underneath the

Hazard warning light system

Parking lights

glasses storage box

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» page 82, Glasses storage box.

Open the glasses storage box.

Carefully insert an approximately 5 mm wide screwdriver into the slot in the

positions shown by the arrows

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The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.

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» Fig. 39.

The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles partially differs from

that shown in » Fig. 40 on page 56. The symbols which mark the positions of

the controls are identical.

Carefully fold the glasses storage box downwards by gently pressing down

and turning the screwdriver.

Insert an Allen key, SW 4, up to the stop into the opening 2 and close or

open the sliding/tilting roof.

Reinstall the glasses storage box by first inserting the plastic plugs and then

pushing the entire part upwards.

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WARNING

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Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright

enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-

er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is

dark or if visibility is poor.

Note

It is necessary after each emergency operation (using the Allen key) to move

the sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. This is why the rotary switch

must be set to position A » Fig. 38 on page 54 and pressed forwards for

about 10 seconds.

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The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with

national legal requirements.

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The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the

lights.

Note

The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched

on, the light outlet areas are free from condensation after a short time, al-

though the headlight lenses may still be misted up around the edge. This mist

has no influence on the life of the lighting system.

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Lights and visibility

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

Parking and low beam lights

Turning the rotary switch » Fig. 41 from position  to  gradually adjusts the

headlight beam thereby shortening the beam of light.

Fig. 40

Dash panel: Light switch

The positions of the rotary switch correspond approximately to the following

car load.

 Front seats occupied, boot empty.



All seats occupied, boot empty.

All seats occupied, boot loaded.

Driver seat occupied, boot loaded.





WARNING

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

Light switch positions » Fig. 40.

Always adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.

The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-

cles.

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





Switch on the parking light or parking lights on both sides » page 59

Switch on low beam

Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)

Switch on the front fog lamp » page 58

Switching on the rear fog light » page 58

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The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.

Note

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

We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched

on.

Note

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An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the  or  posi-

tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible

warning signal is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's

door is closed (ignition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate

the parked vehicle if necessary.

Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

Switching on the daytime running lights

Turn the light switch to position 0 » Fig. 40 on page 56.

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Always turn the light switch to the 0 position if you are leaving the vehicle

and don't want to use the parking light.

Activating/deactivating the daytime running lights function

Activate and deactivate the daytime running lights by fitting/removing the

fuse with the appropriate ampere rating for daytime running

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Headlight beam adjustment

lights » page 168, Fuses in the dash panel.

Fig. 41

Deactivating on vehicles with the START-STOP system

Dash panel: Lights and visibility

Switch off the ignition.

At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 42 on page 57 to-

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wards the steering wheel, push it downwards, and hold it in this position.

Switch on the ignition - wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.

Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the deacti-

vation of the daylight driving lights.

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Release the turn signal stalk.

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Activating on vehicles with the START-STOP system

When the left or right turn signal is on, the  or  warning light flashes in the

Switch off the ignition.

At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 42 on page 57 to-

wards the steering wheel, push it upwards, and hold it in this position.

Switch on the ignition - wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.

Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the activa-

tion of the daylight driving lights.

instrument cluster.

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When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the  warning light lights up in

the instrument cluster.

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Turn signal for changing lanes - to flash only briefly, move the stalk up or

down to the pressure point only and hold it in this position.

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Release the turn signal stalk.

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Convenience turn signal

If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or low-

er pressure point and release again.

On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in

the front bumper, the parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on

when activating the function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).

WARNING

If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights for daylight driving lights,

the combination of the low beam, the parking lights (front and rear) including

the licence plate light is used as daylight driving lights.

Only turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will

not be dazzled.

Note

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The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.

The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.

The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched on.

The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.

In vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights (in the bumper below

the main headlights) these lights also serve as side lights.

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Turn signal and main beam lights

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The warning light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb for the turn signal

light fails.

Fig. 42

Stalk: turn signal and main beam

operation

Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with cor-

nering light function are set in the optimal position in line with the vehicle

speed and the steering angle.

WARNING

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

If the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are faulty,

the headlights are automatically lowered to the emergency position, which

prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated

length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and visit a specialist garage

as soon as possible.

The parking light is controlled with the control stalk » page 59.

Control stalk positions » Fig. 42.

A

B

C

Switch on right turn signal 

Switch on left turn signal 

Switch on high beam (spring-loaded position) 

Switch off main beam and headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position) 

D

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Fog lights

Rear fog light

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

Fig. 43

Dash panel: Light switch

Switching on/off

First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 on page 58 to position  or .

Pull the light switch to position 2 .

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The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.

If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 58, the rear fog light is switch-

ed on by turning the light switch to the position  or  and is pulled out di-

rectly to the position 2 . This switch can only be pulled into one position.

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light

is switched on » page 35.

Switching on/off

Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted

towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is

driven with a trailer.

First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 to position  or .

Pull the light switch to position 1 .

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The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.

The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are

switched on » page 35.

Tourist lights

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

Foglights with the CORNER function

Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function

This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system

(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the

mode “tourist light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deacti-

vated.

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on the relevant side of the ve-

hicle to illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.

Activating tourist light

The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions

Before activating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.

are met.

The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the

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Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial

for headlamp beam adjustment in the  position, no gear engaged or selector

lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.

right or left¹⁾.

The engine is running.

The vehicle is stopped or is travelling at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.

The low beam is switched on.

The daytime running lights are not switched on.

The fog lights are not switched on.

Reverse gear is not engaged.

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Switch on the ignition.

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Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:

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Turn the light switch to the  position » page 56, Parking and low beam

lights.

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1)

If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and the

right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.

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Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the R

position (automatic gearbox),

Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from  to  » page 56.

All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard

warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and

the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn-

ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.

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Deactivating tourist light

The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the air-

bags is deployed.

Before deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.

Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial

for headlamp beam adjustment in the  position, no gear engaged or selector

lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light activated.

CAUTION

Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-

curs.

Switch on the ignition.

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You encounter a traffic jam.

The vehicle has broken down.

Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:

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Turn the light switch to the  position » page 56, Parking and low beam

lights.

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Parking lights

Engage reverse gear (manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to the R

position (automatic gearbox),

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 Read and observe on page 55 first.

Turn the headlamp beam adjustment dial from  to  » page 56.

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Switching on the parking light 

Further information » page 113, Headlights.

Switch off the ignition.

Pull the turn signal stalk » Fig. 42 on page 57 upwards or downwards - the

side light on the right or left side of the vehicle is switched on.

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Note

When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light  flashes for 10 sec-

onds each time the ignition is switched on.

Switching on the side lights on both sides 

Turn the light switch » Fig. 40 on page 56 to the  position and lock the ve-

hicle.

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Hazard warning light system

Note

Fig. 44

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The parking light  can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.

If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is

Dash panel: Hazard warning light

system button

switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.

Interior lights

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 Read and observe on page 55 first.

Interior lighting - version 1

Interior lighting - version 2

Rear interior light

Illuminated storage compartment on the passenger side

Luggage compartment light

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Press the  » Fig. 44 button.

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Interior lighting - version 1

Interior lighting - version 2

Fig. 45

Fig. 46

Interior lighting – version 1

Interior lighting – version 2

Positions of sliding switch A » Fig. 45.

Slide switch positions » Fig. 46.



Switch on

Switch off (middle position)

Control by the door contact switch



Switch on

Switch off





 Control by the door contact switch (middle position)

The reading lights can be turned on or off by pressing switch B » Fig. 45.

The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for » page 60, Interi-

or lighting - version 1.

If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switch

A » Fig. 45 is in the  position), the light will come on when one of the fol-

lowing occurs.

Rear interior light

The vehicle is unlocked.

One of the doors is opened.

The ignition key is removed.

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Fig. 47

Interior lights at the rear

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If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switch A » Fig. 45

in the  position), the light will go off when one of the following occurs.

The vehicle is locked.

The ignition is switched on.

About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.

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If a door remains open, or if switch A » Fig. 45is in the  position, the interior

light goes out after 10 minutes to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging.

Press the switch » Fig. 47 to turn the light on or off.

Illuminated storage compartment on the passenger side

When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger

side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.

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The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on

and goes out when the flap is closed.

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Note

Luggage compartment light

If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater switches off automati-

cally, in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine con-

trol » page 149, Automatic load deactivation.

The light comes on automatically when the boot lid is opened. If the tailgate

remains open for more than 10 minutes, the luggage compartment light

switches off automatically.

Sun visors

Visibility

Fig. 49

Sun visor: swivelling out

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Rear window heating

Sun visors

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Rear window heating

Fig. 48

The sun visor for the driver or front passenger can be pulled out of the fixture

Button for rear window heater

and swivelled towards the door in the direction of arrow

1

» Fig. 49.

The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in

the direction of the arrow 2 .

The purpose of the strap A is to store small, light objects, such as a notepad,

etc.

WARNING

The sun visors must not be swivelled towards the side windows in the de-

ployment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens,

etc. are attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if

the head airbag is deployed.

The rear window heater is switched on or off by pressing the  but-

ton » Fig. 48, the warning light in the switch comes on or goes out.

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The rear window heater can only be switched on when the engine is running.

The rear window heater switches off automatically after approximately 7 mi-

nutes.

Windscreen wipers and washers

For the sake of the environment

 Introduction

The heating should be switched off as soon as the window is de-iced or free

from mist. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on

fuel economy » page 111, Saving electrical energy.

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Windscreen wiper and washer

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Headlight cleaning system

Replacing the windscreen wiper blades

Replacing the rear window wiper blade

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Lights and visibility

The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate when

the ignition is switched on.

Windscreen wiper and washer

The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on

when reverse gear is selected.

Fig. 50

Operating stalk: Windscreen

wipers and washer settings

Top up with windscreen wiper fluid » page 140.

WARNING

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Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-

bility and safe driving » page 63.

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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.

Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-

 Read and observe and on page 62 first.

Control stalk positions » Fig. 50.

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sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.

0

1

Wipers off

Interval windscreen wiping

CAUTION

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In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or be-

2

3

4

5

6

Slow windscreen wiping

Rapid windscreen wiping

Single windscreen wipe (spring-loaded position)

Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen (spring-loaded position)

Wiping the rear window (the wiper wipes at regular intervals after a few

seconds)

Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window (spring-loaded position)

Switch for setting the desired interval between the individual windscreen

wipes ( 1 Interval windscreen wiping)

fore 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 fro-

zen to the windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wip-

er motor!

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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 igni-

tion is turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold tempera-

tures between the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned

back on again.

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A

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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

Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen

The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe some-

what later.

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the windscreen.

Releasing the lever will stop the windscreen washer while the wipers continue

for another 1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period the windscreen has

been sprayed).

Note

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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 3.5 litres. On vehicles

fitted with the headlight cleaning system, the volume is around 5.4 litres.

The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen

cleaner 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.

Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window

The wash system operates immediately, the wiper wipes somewhat later.

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Releasing the lever will stop the washer while the wipers continue for another

1 to 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period the window has been sprayed).

The lever will stay in position after releasing it 6 .

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Windshield wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visi-

bility. Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect re-

mains and preserving wax.

Headlight cleaning system

 Read and observe and on page 62 first.

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 every pass through an automatic vehicle wash system.

The headlights are sprayed briefly if the low beam or main beam are switched

on and the windscreen wiper stalk is pulled to position 5 » Fig. 50 on

page 62. To clean the headlights, the windshield is also sprayed after every

five squirts.

You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight

lenses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guide-

lines must be observed » page 131, Headlight lenses.

Replacing the rear window wiper blade

Fig. 52

To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any

snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be

cleared with a de-icing spray.

Rear window wiper blade

CAUTION

Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – there

is risk of damage.

Replacing the windscreen wiper blades

 Read and observe and on page 62 first.

Fig. 51

Removing the wiper blade

Windscreen wiper blade

Raise the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 52.

Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the direction of the wiper arm.

Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism 1 .

Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 2 .

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Fitting the wiper blade

Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.

Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.

Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.

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 Read and observe and on page 62 first.

Rear window

Removing the wiper blade

Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.

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 Introduction

Press the locking button

1

» Fig. 51 and remove the wiper blade in the direc-

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tion of arrow 2 .

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Fitting the wiper blade

Manually dimmed rear-view mirror

Exterior mirrors

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Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.

Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.

Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen.

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The movement of the mirror surface follows the movement of the rotary knob.

WARNING

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Make sure that the mirror is not covered by ice, snow, condensation or

Folding in the exterior mirrors

other objects.

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The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows.

Restore it to its original position, it should be folded back from the side win-

dow until it audibly clicks into place.

Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of

vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These

mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-

lowing vehicles.

Note

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Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to

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The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running.

Do not touch the surface of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater

the following vehicles.

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is switched on.

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If the power setting function fails at any time, the exterior mirrors can be set

Manually dimmed rear-view mirror

 Read and observe on page 64 first.

Basic setting

by hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.

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Contact your specialist garage if there is a fault with the electrical adjust-

ment of the exterior mirrors.

Adjust the lever at the lower edge of the mirror towards the windshield.

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Dimming mirror

Pull the lever on the lower edge of the mirror away from the windscreen.

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Exterior mirrors

Fig. 53

Inner part of door: Knob for the

mirrors

 Read and observe on page 64 first.

The knob can be moved into the following positions.



Adjust the left mirror

Adjust the right mirror

Switch off mirror control

Mirror heater







The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the

direction of the arrow » Fig. 53.

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