Precautions when using glass cleaners and washers (Mitsubishi Carisma)

If the wiper blade levers stop due to ice or dirt on the glass, the wiper motor may burn out, even if the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.

Do not turn on the windshield wipers if the glass is dry. This may cause scratches on the glass and premature wear of the blades.

Before turning on the windshield wipers in cold weather, check that the blades are not frozen to the glass. Turning on the windshield wipers with frozen blades can cause the electric motor winding to burn out.

Try not to turn on the washers for more than 20 seconds of continuous operation. Do not turn on the washer when there is no fluid in the reservoir. This may damage the washer pump.

Check the level of the washing fluid in the reservoir regularly and top it up if necessary. If the low washer fluid indicator light comes on, fill the reservoir with washing fluid as soon as possible. In cold weather, be sure to add antifreeze to the windshield washer reservoir in the recommended concentration. Otherwise, the washer will not work and parts of the system may fail due to freezing of the liquid.

When using the washers in cold weather, the washer fluid supplied to the glass may freeze on it, which will reduce visibility. Before turning on the washers, warm the glass with a heater or with the forced ventilation system (heater).

(The material was copied from the website: «mitsubishiman.ru»)