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SAFETY TIPS FOR COLD WEA THER OPERA TION
Driver V isibility
Poor driver visibility not only but extremely unsafe under any Without proper maintenance visibility - related adverse weather conditions such snow and frost can seriously reduce visibility T ake time before winter arrives check the following:
• W indshield W ipers
Check windshield wiper operation and
Inspect condition and travel blades. Install new refills for any blades that are cracked, brittle, torn, coated with road oil along the wiping edge.
• W indshield W ashers
Check operation windshield washer .
Inspect system hoses and replace brittle
Inspect washer reservoir . Drain and flush dirt particles are evident washer solution.
Fill reservoir with commercially available non - freezing type washer
Caution
NOT fill r eservoir with water only . Even though non - eezing type washer fluid r ecommended, not attempt clear the windshield ice activating the windshield washer and Ice accumulations should r emoved manually using a scraper .