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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Fully insert the dipstick. When adding 
fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make 
sure it doesn’t pass full.

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Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

•

Use the cold scale only as a 
reference.

•

If outside temperature is lower than 
about 20

°

C (70

°

F), start the engine 

and inspect the fluid level after the 
engine reaches operating 
temperature.

•

If the vehicle has been driven for an 
extended period at high speeds or in 
city traffic in hot weather, inspect 
the level only after stopping the 
engine and allowing the fluid to 
cool for 30 minutes.

NOTE

Inspect the fluid on both sides of the 
dipstick in a well lit area for an 
accurate reading.

CAUTION

Washer Fluid

Substitute Washer Fluid:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer 
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the 
windshield, it will dirty the 
windshield, affect your visibility, and 
could result in an accident. Use only 
windshield washer fluid or plain 
water in the reservoir.

Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-
freeze Protection in Cold Weather:
Operating your vehicle in 
temperatures below 4 degrees C (40 
degrees F) using washer fluid without 
anti-freeze protection is dangerous as 
it could cause impaired windshield 
vision and result in an accident. In 
cold weather, always use washer fluid 
with anti-freeze protection.

NOTE

State or local regulations may restrict 
the use of volatile organic compounds 
(VOCs), which are commonly used as 
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A 
washer fluid with limited VOC content 
should be used only if it provides 
adequate freeze resistance for all 
regions and climates in which the 
vehicle will be operated.

WARNING

WARNING

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