Washer fluid
Fig. 139 In the engine compartment: cap on the washer fluid reservoir.
Check the washer fluid level regularly and fill if necessary.
There is a screen in the filler tube in the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The screen keeps large particles of contaminants from entering the washer nozzles when you refill the washer fluid. Take the screen out only to clean it. If the screen is damaged or missing, dirt particles could enter the system when adding fluid, which could block the windshield washer nozzles.
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Open the hood
⇒ Opening and closing the hood. -
The washer fluid reservoir is identified with the
symbol on the cap fig. 139. -
Check that there is enough windshield washer fluid in the reservoir.
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To add fluid, mix clean water, not distilled water, with a suitable windshield cleaner ⇒
. Follow the mixing instructions on the packaging. -
When the outside temperatures are cold, an anti-freeze agent should be added to the water so that it does not freeze ⇒
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Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, the washer fluid reservoir capacity is approx. 3.1–7.9 quarts (3.0–7.5 liters).
WARNING
Never add coolant additive or similar unsuitable additives to the windshield washer fluid. Otherwise, an oily film can build up on the windshield, which would impair visibility considerably.
NOTICE
Never mix suitable cleaning agents with other cleaning agents. Otherwise, the components could coagulate and create a blockage in the washer nozzles.
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