Pontiac 2001 Bonneville, Owner'S Manual

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Adding Washer Fluid
The washer fluid warning light will come on when the
ignition switch is ON and the fluid container is less than
one
-
third full. On vehicles with the optional Driver
Information Center (DIC), a WASHER FLUID LOW
message will be displayed and a chime will sound
letting you know to add windshield washer fluid to
your vehicle.
See “Engine Compartment
Overview” in the Index
for more information
on location.
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID. Add washer
fluid until the tank is full.
NOTICE:
D When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
D Don’t mix water with ready
-
to
-
use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
D Fill your washer fluid tank only
three
-
quarters full when it’s very cold.
This allows for expansion if freezing occurs,
which could damage the tank if it is
completely full.
D Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.