Chevrolet Captiva C140 Manual page 257

In cold weather, do not fill the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir more than three quar-
ters full.
Washer fluid can freeze to expand in cold
temperatures. Filling the reservoir too much
does not allow enough expansion room to
prevent possible damage to the reservoir.
NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE
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reservoir: reservoir:
reservoir: reservoir: reservoir:
• • • • • Use only commercially available ready- Use only commercially available ready- Use only commercially available ready-
Use only commercially available ready- Use only commercially available ready-
to-use washer fluid for that purpose. to-use washer fluid for that purpose. to-use washer fluid for that purpose. to-use washer fluid for that purpose. to-use washer fluid for that purpose.
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in tap water may plug the windscreen in tap water may plug the windscreen in tap water may plug the windscreen in tap water may plug the windscreen in tap water may plug the windscreen
washer lines. washer lines. washer lines. washer lines. washer lines.
• • • • • If air temperature is likely to go below If air temperature is likely to go below If air temperature is likely to go below
If air temperature is likely to go below If air temperature is likely to go below
freezing, use windscreen washer fluid freezing, use windscreen washer fluid freezing, use windscreen washer fluid freezing, use windscreen washer fluid freezing, use windscreen washer fluid
which has sufficient anti-freezing which has sufficient anti-freezing which has sufficient anti-freezing
which has sufficient anti-freezing which has sufficient anti-freezing
pr pr pr pr proper oper oper opert t t t t y y y y y . . . . . oper
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
• • • • • Do not put water or radiator antifreeze Do not put water or radiator antifreeze Do not put water or radiator antifreeze Do not put water or radiator antifreeze Do not put water or radiator antifreeze
in windscr in windscr in windscreen w een washer r een w een w asher r asher reser asher r eser eservoir eser voir voir voir. . . . .
in windscr in windscr een w asher r eser voir
Water can allow solution to freeze. Water can allow solution to freeze. Water can allow solution to freeze. Water can allow solution to freeze. Water can allow solution to freeze.
Frozen solution can damage windscreen Frozen solution can damage windscreen Frozen solution can damage windscreen Frozen solution can damage windscreen Frozen solution can damage windscreen
washer system. washer system.
washer system. washer system. washer system.
Radiator antifreeze can damage Radiator antifreeze can damage Radiator antifreeze can damage Radiator antifreeze can damage Radiator antifreeze can damage
windscreen washer system and vehicle windscreen washer system and vehicle windscreen washer system and vehicle windscreen washer system and vehicle windscreen washer system and vehicle
paint. paint. paint. paint. paint.
SERVICE AND VEHICLE CARE 6–19
W I N D S C R E E N W I N D S C R E E N W I N D S C R E E N W I N D S C R E E N W I N D S C R E E N W I P E R S W I P E R S W I P E R S W I P E R S W I P E R S
Properly functioning windscreen wipers are
essential for clear vision and safe driving.
Regularly check the condition of the wiper
blades. Replace hard, brittle or cracked blades
or those that smear dirt on the windscreen.
Foreign material on the windscreen or wiper
blades can reduce the effectiveness of the
wipers. If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean both the windscreen and the blades with
a good cleaner or mild detergent. Rinse them
thoroughly with water. Repeat the process, if
necessary.
There is no way to remove traces of silicone
from glass. Therefore, never apply polish with
silicone to your vehicle's windscreen or you will
get streaks which will impair the driver's
vision.
Do not use solvents, petrol, kerosene, or paint
thinner to clean wipers. These are harsh and
can damage the blades and painted surfaces.