2014 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 486

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