2011 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 370

368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with flush out the residual water. petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies dependwasher fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor blades clean. This will help blade performance. performance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This necessary. 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).