Q: How do I add washer fluid to a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?
How do I add washer fluid?
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Washer fluid helps keep your windshield clean, and your visibility high. Adding more washer fluid is very easy:
Open the hood of your vehicle.
Release the washer cap.
Add washer fluid to the washer fluid basin.
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