MAINTENANCE
METHOD FOR CHECKING WINDOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL, ADDING FLUID
Perform this check when no window washer fluid comes out.
1.
Open the hydraulic tank inspection cover.
2.
Check the fluid level in window washer tank (1).
If the fluid level is low, remove cap (2) and add window
washer fluid for automobile through the filler port.
Be careful not to let dirt or dust get in when adding fluid.
(Mixture ratio of pure washer fluid and water)
The proper mixing proportion varies with the ambient temperature. Add washer fluid diluted with water at the
following proportion.
Area, season
Normal
Winter in cold district
Winter in extremely cold district Pure washer fluid
There are 2 types depending on the freezing temperature: -10 °C (general use) and -30 °C (cold district use),
select according to the area and season.
METHOD FOR CHECKING WIPER BLADE
(1) Front wiper
(2) Rear wiper
(3) Door wiper
Check each wiper visually, and replace the wiper blade in the following cases.
•
When wiping is uneven
•
When the wiper blade has cracks or damages
•
When the wiped glasses has rubber abrasion of the wiper blade
NOTICE
Be careful not to release the arm by mistake while the blade is being removed from the arm. Otherwise it
may hit the glass and the glass may be broken.
If the glass has rubber abrasion of the wiper blade, remove it with a plastic scraper or by using a cloth, etc. with
a neutral detergent.
Mixing proportion
Washer fluid 1/3: water 2/3 -10 °C
Washer fluid 1/2: water 1/2 -20 °C
Freezing temperature
-30 °C
(4) Wiper arm
(5) Wiper blade
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
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