2011 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 518

516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade When performing other underhood services, the hood rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be 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 for the windshield washers and the mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula- rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. The fluid tions of salt or road film. reservoir is located in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods with windshield washer solvent only (not radiator antimay cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use freeze). When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to