2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 517

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 l) of washer fluid when the message "LoWASH" appears in the place. instrument cluster. Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer and the rear window washer WARNING! share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the Commercially available windshield washer solvents fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator must be exercised when filling or working around antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to the washer solution. flush out the residual water. Exhaust System When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust blades clean. This will help blade performance. system. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers. 7