Which Button is for Windshield Washer?

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Emiliano
07/29/25 8:10pm
For most vehicles, the windshield washer control is located on the wiper control stalk on the right side of the steering wheel. Typically, you need to pull the stalk toward yourself and hold it for a moment. It's important to note that if no washer fluid sprays out when you pull the stalk, avoid repeatedly pulling it, as this could indicate that the washer fluid reservoir is empty. In such cases, check and refill the washer fluid before operating it again. Windshield Washer Fluid Cleaning Performance: Windshield washer fluid generally has functions such as wetting, penetrating, and solubilizing, which help in cleaning and removing dirt. Antifreeze Performance: The presence of alcohol and ethylene glycol significantly lowers the freezing point of the liquid, providing antifreeze properties and quickly dissolving frost.
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