Owner Manual Owner manual

Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from

the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with

petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-

ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor

performance of blades may be present with chattering,

marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions

are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-

sary.

Adding Washer Fluid

The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should

be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the

reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra-

diator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reser-

voir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or

towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help

blade performance.

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system

in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or

exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This

rating information can be found on most washer fluid

containers.

WARNING!

Commercially available windshield washer solvents

are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care

must be exercised when filling or working around

the washer solution.

After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster for

a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or

freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Windshield

washer solution used with water as directed on the

container, aids cleaning action, reduces the freezing point

to avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.

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