2024 Chevy Malibu: Windshield Washer Fluid

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Relevant Material: ":Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid 0 231 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir...Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing...Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 222 for reservoir location...Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice...Systems, 
Fluids, and Visible Leak Inspection
 Windshield washer fluid
" (24_CHEV_Malibu_OM_en_US_U_85540262B_2023OCT04_2P.pdf)
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Relevant Material: "While exact real-time statistics for extreme weather-related traffic accidents in Ontario are limited, data from Transport Canada indicates that adverse weather, including wet, snowy, or icy roads, contributed to approximately 18% of fatal collisions in Canada in 2021. In Ontario, snow and ice conditions are significant factors, with one source estimating that nearly 30% of accidents are linked to snowy and icy conditions, and data from an insurer showing a nearly 50% increase in auto claims during the winter months. 
Key Data & Trends
  • Winter Conditions:
    Snow, ice, and rain are significant factors in collisions, leading to slippery roads and reduced visibility. 
  • Increased Winter Claims:
    A major insurer reported a 49% increase in auto claims during the winter months (December to February) compared to the rest of the year. 
  • Broader Canadian Context:
    According to Transport Canada, adverse weather conditions were a factor in 18% of fatal collisions in Canada in 2021. 
  • Specific Incidents:
    In one instance, over 30 vehicles were involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in 2019 during a snow event. 
Why These Statistics Matter
  • Impact on Drivers:
    Adverse weather conditions require drivers to adjust their driving, including slowing down, and failure to do so increases accident risk. 
  • Insurance Impacts:
    Weather-related claims directly impact the insurance industry, potentially leading to higher premiums for drivers. 
Where to Find More Data
  • Transport Canada:
    The best source for national and provincial collision statistics, including those related to environmental factors. 
  • Provincial Ministries:
    The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) provides reports on collisions occurring on provincial highways, like Highway 401. 
  • Industry Reports:
    Insurance companies and road safety organizations often publish reports on traffic trends and the impact of weather on accidents. .." (Google)
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Relevant Material: "

Weather Effects on Safety

  • On average, there are over 6,035,000 million vehicle crashes each year. Approximately 12 percent of these crashes - nearly 745,000 - are weather-related. Weather-related crashes are defined as those crashes that occur in adverse atmospheric weather conditions (e.g., rain, sleet, hail, snow, freezing rain or drizzle, fog, smog, smoke, severe crosswinds, or blowing snow, sand, soil or dust). On average, over 3,800 people are killed and over 268,000 people are injured in weather-related crashes each year. (Source: Five-year averages from 2019 to 2023 analyzed by Athey Creek Consultants, based on NHTSA data).
  • Over 77 percent of most weather-related crashes happen during rain or mist conditions. A much smaller percentage of weather-related crashes occur during other adverse conditions: 18 percent during freezing precipitation (e.g., snow, sleet, hail, or freezing rain or drizzle), 4 percent during low visibility conditions (e.g., fog, smog, smoke, blowing snow, or blowing sand, soil, or dirt), and 1 percent during severe crosswinds. (Source: Five-year averages from 2019 to 2023 analyzed by Athey Creek Consultants, based on NHTSA data)..." (How Do Weather Events Affect Roads? - FHWA Road Weather Management)
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Relevant Insurance Coverage:

a. Auto Insurance:: all perils, collision, liability, DCPD,, accident benefits, uninsured auto
b. Travel & health - Collision Waiver for Rental Vehicles
c. Garage Auto Insurance
d. Personal and Commercial Liability for injury and property damage
e. Business Liability Coverage like that of taxi drivers, uber driver, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers 
f. Personal Property Coverage
g. Individual and group disability Coverage with waiver of premium and return of premium riders



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Relevant Insurance Coverage:

a) Auto Insurance: Collision, Comprehensive, Upset, Liability, Uninsured Auto

b) Travel & Health Coverage

c) Personal property Coverage

d) Auto Insurance: OPCF 38 - Agreed limit for automobile Electronic Accessories and Equipment

e) Business liability Coverage like that of a Taxi driver, Uber driver, Travel & Tours, Rideshare driver

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