2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 365

364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid Exhaust System cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust function. system. Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) have an authorized technician inspect the complete exand operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damresidual water. aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep WARNING! into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubriCommercially available windshield washer solvents cation or oil change. Replace as required. are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.