MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nentstoinsureproperfunction.Whenperformingother
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
andsafetycatchshouldbecleanedandlubricated.
removefrostoricefromthewindshield.Toavoiddam-
agingtheblades,makesurethattheyarenotfrozentothe
glassbeforeturningthemon.Keepthebladerubberout
of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline,etc.
Theexternallockcylindersshouldbelubricatedtwicea
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR
LockCylinderLubricantdirectlyintothelockcylinder.
Adding Washer Fluid
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the rear of the
enginecompartmentonthepassengersideandshouldbe
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator
antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to
flushouttheresidualwater.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshieldperiodicallywithaspongeorsoftclothanda
mild non-abrasive cleaner, or use the washer solvent.
This will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or road
filmandhelpreducestreakingandsmearing.
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WARNING!
Commerciallyavailablewindshieldwashersolvents
areflammable.Theycouldigniteandburnyou.Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
thewashersolution.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
maycausedeteriorationofthewiperblades.Alwaysuse
washerfluidwhenusingthewiperstoremovesaltordirt
fromadrywindshield.Avoidusingthewiperbladesto
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