2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK windshield wipers

To operate the wipers in mist mode,
push the control lever down. The
wipers run at high speed until you
release the lever. This gives you a
quick way to clear the windshield.
In intermittent, the wipers operate
every f ew seconds. The sweep
interval will change slightly with
speed; getting shorter as you drive
f aster. In low speed and high speed,
the wipers run continuously.
If you turn the INT TIME ring to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
change from intermittent to low
speed operation when vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
You can vary how of ten the wipers
sweep the windshield by turning the
INT TIME ring next to the rotary
switch.On all models except U.S. DX and Value
Package
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols67

µµBeing able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights. Check your tires
f requently f or wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all f our
wheels f or the best handling.
Watch road conditions caref ully,
they can change f rom moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near f reezing.
The road surf ace can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Be caref ul when downshif ting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels f or a moment and cause
askid.Be very cautious when passing, or
beingpassedbyothervehicles.The
spray f rom large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buf f eting
can cause you to lose control.
109
Visibility Traction
Driving
Driving in Bad Weather
226

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Wipers, Windshield.......................
Changing Blades . 279
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Operation . 66
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Worn Tires . 286
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 336
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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Upholstery Cleaning . 307
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 252
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Vanity Mirror . 103
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 203
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Vehicle Dimensions . 344, 346
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 342
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Vehicle Storage . 301
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Ventilation . 111, 115
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VIN . 342
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Vinyl Cleaning . 307
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Viscosity, Oil . 249
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages . 361
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 260
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Indicator . 62
Washer, Windshield .....................................
Operation . 71
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Washing . 304 ..................
Waxing and Polishing . 305
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 73
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Alignment and Balance . 284
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Compact Spare . 312
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Wrench . 314
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 308
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Operating the Power . 94
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Rear, Def ogger . 72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 70
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Def roster . 113, 121
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Washers . 71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 277
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Operation . 70
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Worn Tires . 283
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 339
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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