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Maintenance
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
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2
3
4
Checking the washer fluid
5
level
The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
6
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
7
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer
fluid
is
8
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
9
mates to prevent freezing.
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WARNING -
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
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• Windshield
agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
it's occupants could occur.
• Windshield washer fluid is
not
available.
poisonous to humans and ani-
mals. Do not drink and avoid
contacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.
Body lubrication
Coolant
All moving points of the body, such
as door hinges, hood hinges, and
locks, should be lubricated each time
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
freezing lubricant on locks during
visibility
when
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is
released.
Washer
fluid
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