Adding Washer Fluid; Windshield Washer Fluid - Chevrolet 2011 HHR Owner's Manual

Windshield Washer Fluid

What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to
read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you
will be operating your vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that
has sufficient protection against freezing.

Adding Washer Fluid

Notice:
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer's instructions for
adding water.
Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage the washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system. Also, water does
not clean as well as washer fluid.
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Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the
tank is full. See Engine
Compartment Overview
on page 6 14 for
reservoir location.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters
full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid
expansion if freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is completely full.
Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can damage the
windshield washer system and paint.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder and, on manual transmission
vehicles, the clutch hydraulic system use the same
reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on
page 6 14 for the location of the reservoir. The
reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down:
The brake fluid level goes down because of normal
brake lining wear. When new linings are installed,
the fluid level goes back up.
A fluid leak in the brake and/or clutch hydraulic
system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the
brake and/or clutch hydraulic system fixed, since a
leak means that sooner or later the brakes and/or
clutch will not work well.