Adding Washer Fluid; Maintenance-Free Battery - Dodge CHALLENGER 2021 Owner's Manual

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DDING ASHER LUID
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located
in the front of the engine compartment. Be sure
to check the fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not
radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a
few seconds to flush out the residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply
some washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe
the wiper blades clean. This will help blade
performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer
system in cold weather, select a solution or
mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature
range of your climate. This rating information
can be found on most washer fluid containers.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 Gallon
(4 Liters) of washer fluid when the message
"Low Washer Fluid" appears in the instrument
cluster.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling
or working around the washer solution.
M -F B
AINTENANCE REE ATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a
maintenance-free battery. Water will never have
to be added, and periodic maintenance is not
required.
NOTE:
The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump starting
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WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
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can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes
or on skin, flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water Ú page 267.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive.
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Keep flame or sparks away from the
battery. Do not use a booster battery or any
other booster source with an output greater
than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING! (Continued)
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
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sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose
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that should not be disconnected and
should only be replaced with a battery of
the same type (vented).
It is essential when replacing the cables on
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the battery that the positive cable is
attached to the positive post and the nega-
tive cable is attached to the negative post.
Battery posts are marked positive (+) and
negative (-) and are identified on the battery
case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
If a "fast charger" is used while the battery
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is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle
battery cables before connecting the
charger to the battery. Do not use a "fast
charger" to provide starting voltage.
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