Vehicle Care 9-23What to UseTo determine what kind of fluid touse, see Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 10‑6. Alwaysuse the proper fluid.Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen windshield washer fluid isneeded, be sure to read themanufacturer's instructions beforeuse. If operating the vehicle in anarea where the temperature may fallbelow freezing, use a fluid that hassufficient protection againstfreezing.Adding Washer FluidThe WASHER FLUID LOW ADDFLUID message appears on theDriver Information Center (DIC)when the fluid level is low.Open the cap with the washersymbol on it. Add washer fluidup to the fill mark. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 9‑6 for reservoir location.Notice:. When using concentratedwasher fluid, follow themanufacturer's instructionsfor adding water.. Do not mix water withready-to-use washer fluid.Water can cause the solutionto freeze and damage thewasher fluid tank and otherparts of the washer system.Also, water does not clean aswell as washer fluid.. Fill the washer fluid tank onlythree-quarters full when it isvery cold. This allows forfluid expansion if freezingoccurs, which coulddamage the tank if it iscompletely full.. Do not use engine coolant(antifreeze) in the windshieldwasher. It can damage thevehicle's windshield washersystem and paint.