Washer Fluid; Checking The Washer Fluid Level - Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual

Maintenance
NOTICE
• Do not allow brake/clutch fluid
to contact the vehicle's body
paint, as paint damage will
result.
• Brake/clutch fluid, which has
been exposed to open air for an
extended time should never be
used as its quality cannot be
guaranteed. It should be dis-
posed of properly.
• Don't put in the wrong kind of
fluid. A few drops of mineral-
based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake/clutch system can
damage system parts.
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WASHER FLUID

Checking the washer fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
To prevent serious injury or
death, take the following safety
precautions when using washer
fluid:
•
Do not use engine coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir. Engine coolant can
severely obscure visibility
when sprayed on the wind-
screen and may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an
accident or damage to paint
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and body trim.
•
Do not allow sparks or flames
to contact the washer fluid or
the washer fluid reservoir.
available.
Washer fluid may contain
alcohol and can be flamma-
ble.
•
Do not drink washer fluid and
avoid contact
Washer fluid is poisonous to
humans and animals.
•
Keep washer fluid away from
children and animals.
WARNING
with skin.