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Windshield washer fluid warning light
When there is only a small amount of washer fluid remaining , the windshield washer fluid warning light will appear . When this occurs , refill the washer fluid as follows .
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1 “ FULL ” mark
Remove the washer tank filler cap , then add fluid until it reaches the “ FULL ” mark on the tank .
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 .
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage .
If you fill the windshield washer tank with a fluid with a different concentration from the
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. 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 windshield washer tank .
. Be careful foreign matter does not contaminate the washer fluid when filling the tank . Contamination could cause malfunctions , such as clogging the pump .
. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol , a common windshield washer antifreeze additive . Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather
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