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Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the
fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 L) of washer
fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid” appears in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if
equipped).
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............354
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .429
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .327
Connector UCI................................ .351
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........351
Conserving Fuel ......................... .324
Console, Floor .......................... .291
Contract, Service ......................... .559
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........503
Cooling System .......................... .499
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............502
Coolant Capacity ...................... .534
Coolant Level ......................... .500
Disposal of Used Coolant .................504
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................500
Inspection ........................... .504
Points to Remember .....................505
Pressure Cap ......................... .503Radiator Cap
......................... .503
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............501
Corrosion Protection .......................511
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................221
Cupholders ............................ .286
Customer Assistance ...................... .557
Customer Programmable Features .............332
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............206
Daytime Running Lights ....................199
Dealer Service ........................... .486
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................44
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................43
Defroster, Rear Window .....................297
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .102
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................207
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................484
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................202
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INDEX 569
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Windshield Defroster...................... .102
Windshield Washers ...................... .207
Fluid ............................... .496
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................496 Windshield Wipers
....................... .207
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................496
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .207
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..................... .209
586 INDEX