Maintenance
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Washer fluid
water. Have your eyes examined by a
doctor as soon as possible.
Do not allow brake fluid to contact the
vehicle's body paint, as paint damage
will result. Brake fluid, which has been
exposed to open air for an extended
time should never be used as its quality
cannot be guaranteed. Properly dispose
it. Use only hydraulic brake fluid that
conforms to DOT 4 specifications. A few
drops of mineral-based oil in your brake
system can damage brake system parts.
Washer fluid
Checking the washer fluid level
Operation
僅 When the warning message 'low
washer fluid' displays on the instru
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ment cluster, add washer fluid imme
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diately.
僅 Plain water may be used if washer
fluid is not available.
Use washer solvent with antifreeze
characteristics in cold climates to pre
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vent freezing.
The reservoir is translucent to check the
level with a quick visual inspection.
僅 Do not use coolant or antifreeze in the
washer fluid reservoir.
僅 Coolant can severely obscure visibility
when sprayed on the windshield and
may cause loss of vehicle control or
damage to paint and body trim.
僅 Windshield Washer fluid agents con
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tain some amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain circum
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stances. Do not allow sparks or flame
to contact the washer fluid or the
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