2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 366

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 hood latching components to ensure proper function. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from When performing other underhood services, the hood the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. cleaned and lubricated. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies dependThe external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small performance of blades may be present with chattering, amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR௡ marks, water lines or wet spots. If any condition is Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its lock cylinder. function. Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the Adding Washer Fluid windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a The fluid reservoir should be checked for fluid level at mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula- regular intervals. When freezing weather is anticipated, tions of salt or road film. flush out the water in the reservoir by operating the system. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer antiOperation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods freeze (not radiator antifreeze), and operate the system may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use for a few seconds to flush out the residual water. washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. 7