2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 430

428 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. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not radiator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending containers. on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perforWARNING! mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are Commercially available windshield washer solvents present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary. are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care Adding Washer Fluid must be exercised when filling or working around The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine the washer solution. compartment, and the fluid level should be checked at