Washer Fluid; Inspecting Washer Fluid Level; Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze- Page 372

Washer Fluid

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Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:

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.

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.

Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.

 
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.

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