Window wiper fluid indicator

jmann · 02-18-2007, 01:50 PM

So, I discovered that the Prius does not warn you when the wiper fluid reserver is low. Or does it, in a way that is so inconspicuous that I did not see?

mcbrunnhilde · 02-18-2007, 04:19 PM

Well, it wouldn't be a bad idea to pop the hood once in a while and check the dipstick for your oil level...you can check your washer fluid at the same time.

Charles Suitt · 02-19-2007, 02:17 PM

One of the Prius "POSITIVES" is the FULL GALLON reservoir for windshield wiper fluid. In freezing weather, I use a generic, auto-parts-store anti-freeze solution.

I've never felt the need of a gauge or indicator for fluid level. I like the suggestion of taking a look 'under the hood' occasionally to check around including ICE oil level, windshield wiper fluid level, etc. You might even find that a squirrel or possum has established a nest under there...

subarutoo · 02-20-2007, 03:34 PM

The hood latch is under the dash, left side of the steering column. Just pull it, the hood will open, and the fluid bottle is on the left.

**Tideland Prius** · 02-20-2007, 04:49 PM

Yeah, there isn't one.

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02-18-2007, 01:50 PM	#1
jmann Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 156 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	So, I discovered that the Prius does not warn you when the wiper fluid reserver is low. Or does it, in a way that is so inconspicuous that I did not see?

02-18-2007, 04:19 PM	#2
mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 596 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Well, it wouldn't be a bad idea to pop the hood once in a while and check the dipstick for your oil level...you can check your washer fluid at the same time.

02-19-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	One of the Prius "POSITIVES" is the FULL GALLON reservoir for windshield wiper fluid. In freezing weather, I use a generic, auto-parts-store anti-freeze solution. I've never felt the need of a gauge or indicator for fluid level. I like the suggestion of taking a look 'under the hood' occasionally to check around including ICE oil level, windshield wiper fluid level, etc. You might even find that a squirrel or possum has established a nest under there...

02-20-2007, 03:34 PM	#4
subarutoo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,182 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	The hood latch is under the dash, left side of the steering column. Just pull it, the hood will open, and the fluid bottle is on the left.

02-20-2007, 04:49 PM	#5
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 21,215 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 370 Thanked 530 Times in 357 Posts Friends: 26	Yeah, there isn't one.