Washers

Washers WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Fluid top-up

H3909

The windshield washer reservoir supplies both windshield and rear window washer jets. Check the reservoir level at least every week and to prevent freezing in cold weather, top-up with a mixture of water and a recommended screenwash. Preferably mix the recommended quantities of water and screenwash in a separate container before topping-up the system, and always follow the instructions on the screenwash container. CAUTION: State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer anti-freeze additive. Washer fluids containing non-methanol anti-freeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.

WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 degrees F, use washer fluid with anti-freeze protection. In cold weather, failure to use washer fluid with anti-freeze protection could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

CAUTION: DO NOT use an anti-freeze or vinegar/water solution in the washer reservoir - anti-freeze will damage painted surfaces, while vinegar can damage the windshield washer pump.

Screenwash

Use Land Rover Parts STC8249 screenwash, or any good quality proprietary screenwash.

WARNING Some screenwash products are inflammable, particularly if high or undiluted concentrations are exposed to sparking. Do not allow screenwash to come into contact with naked flames or sources of ignition.

NOTE: Body panels may suffer discoloration as a result of screenwash spillage.Take care to avoid spillage, particularly if an undiluted or high concentration of screenwash is being used. If spillage occurs, wash the affected area immediately with water.

WARNING Do not put engine coolant in the windscreen washer fluid reservoir. If engine coolant is sprayed onto the windscreen, it could make it difficult to see through the windscreen.

Washer jets

Operate the washer switches periodically to check that the nozzles are clear and properly directed. The windshield washer jets are set during manufacture and should not need adjusting. However, if adjustment is ever necessary, insert a needle into the jet orifice and lever gently to position each jet so that the spray is directed towards the center of the windshield. Should a windshield washer jet become obstructed, insert a needle or thin strand of wire into the orifice to clear the blockage. NOTE: The rear screen washer jet is integral with the wiper arm and requires no adjustment.

HEADLIGHT WASHERS*

The spray jets are set during manufacture and should not need to be adjusted.