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How to fill in washer fluid

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#1 ·
DIC says it's low and i need to fill it in, i have no clue what is what under the hood. so some instructions with a quick cell phone pic will help a lot. thanks tons.

08 DI w/ heated wash

also, can i add something else other than water.. like those that cleaning solution for windshield
 
#2 ·
Oh my lord(baby),

When standing in front of my CTS with the hood open,
the reservoir is on the front left side of the engine compartment
with a windshield washer symbol molded into the yellow-colored filler cap.

2008 CTS Owner's Manual p. 5-39:

Windshield Washer Fluid

What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to
read the manufacturer’ instructions before use. If you
will be operating your vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that
has sufficient protection against freezing.

Adding Washer Fluid
The Washer Fluid Low Add Fluid message will appear
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the
fluid level is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-54 for more information.
Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the
tank is full. See Engine
Compartment Overview
on page 5-14 for reservoir
location.

Notice:

• When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’ instructions for
adding water.
• Do not 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 does not
clean as well as washer fluid.
• Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full
when it is very cold. This allows for fluid
expansion if freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is completely full.
• Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your
windshield washer. It can damage the vehicle’
windshield washer system and paint.


 
#6 ·
Hey, at least he asked. That's much better than adding water and then asking why things froze up.

I may not be normal...but I actually read the owner's manual twice! Once when I first got the vehicle, and then another time about a month later...just to make sure I didn't miss anything.:bouncy: