2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual - Page 377

376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the When performing other underhood services, the hood 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, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any condition is amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR 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 On vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Informamild nonabrasive cleaner to remove accumulations of salt tion Center (EVIC), the low washer fluid level will be or road film. indicated. When the sensor detects a low fluid level, the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods the "WASHER FLUID LOW" message will be displayed. may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the from a dry windshield. rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is