Maintenance and service / Windshield washer fluid 11-29
Windshield washer fluid
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Windshield washer fluid warning light ( type A )
Windshield washer fluid warning light ( type B )
When there is only a small amount of washer fluid remaining , the windshield washer fluid warning light will illuminate . When this occurs , refill the washer fluid .
& Adding the windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
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Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage .
Remove the washer tank filler cap , then add windshield washer fluid .
& Windshield washer fluid
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Use windshield washer fluid . If windshield washer fluid is unavailable use clean water .
In areas where water freezes in winter , use an anti-freeze type windshield washer fluid .
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with a different concentration from the one used previously , purge the old fluid from the piping between the reservoir tank and washer nozzles by operating the washer for a certain period of time . Otherwise , if the concentration of the fluid remaining in the piping is too low for the outside temperature , it may freeze and block the nozzles .
CAUTION
. Adjust the washer fluid concentration appropriately for the outside temperature . If the concentration is inappropriate , sprayed washer fluid may freeze on the windshield and obstruct your view , and the fluid may freeze in the reservoir tank .
. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol , a common windshield washer anti-
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