2014 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 557

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations of salt or road film. Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods few seconds to flush out the residual water. may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help blade performance. from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. information can be found on most washer fluid containers. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 L) of washer performance of blades may be present with chattering, fluid when the message "Low Washer Fluid" appears in marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces- equipped). sary. 7