2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 415

414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 in the engine compartment should be mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula- checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the tions of salt or road film. reservoir with windshield washer solvent/antifreeze (not radiator antifreeze). Operate the system for a few seconds Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods to flush out the residual water. may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield.