2003 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK windshield wipers

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: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Your Car at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 68/69)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P. 70)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P. 70)
(P. 124)
HORN
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P. 71)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P. 66/68)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 124)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 88)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Indicator Lights . 57
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Gauges . 63
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Speedometer . 63
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Odometer . 63
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Trip Meter . 63
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Fuel Gauge . 64
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Tachometer . 64
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Temperature Gauge . 64
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 65
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Headlights . 66
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Turn Signals . 68
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Windshield Wipers . 68
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Windshield Washers . 69
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer . 69
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Hazard Warning . 70
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 71
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Keys and Locks . 72
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Keys . 72
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Ignition Switch . 72
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Immobilizer System . 74 ......................
Power Door Locks . 75
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Remote Transmitter . 76
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Hatch . 80
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Seat Adjustments . 81
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Front Seat Adjustments . 81
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Head Restraints . 82
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Rear Seat Access . 82
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Folding Rear Seat . 83
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Cargo Area Cover . 84
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Power Windows . 85
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Moonroof . 87
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Mirrors . 88
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Parking Brake . 89
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Glove Box . 90
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Beverage Holders . 90
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Console Compartment . 92
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Coat Hook . 92
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Accessory Power Socket . 92
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Vanity Mirror . 93
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Interior Lights . 93
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Ceiling Lights . 93
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Spotlights . 94
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Cargo Area Light . 94
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 55

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols65
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P. 66/68)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P. 68/69) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P. 70)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 88) TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P. 71)HORN
(P. 70)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever to
signal a lef t turn, and up to signal a
right turn. If you push it up or down
all the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the
lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn.To signal a lane change, push lightly
on the turn signal lever in the proper
direction and hold it. The lever will
return to the center position as soon
as you release it.
The right lever controls the wind-
shield wipers and washers. The
rotary switch at the end of the lever
has f ive positions;MIST: mist
OFF: off
INT: intermittent
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
T urn Signals
Windshield Wipers
68

In intermittent, the wipers operate
every f ew seconds. In low speed and
high speed, the wipers run continu-
ously.
To operate the wipers in mist mode,
push the control lever up f rom the
OFF position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
This gives you a quick way to clear
the windshield.To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever.
The wipers run at low speed while
you’re pulling the lever, then
complete one more sweep of the
windshield af ter you release it.
Therotatingswitchontheright
lever controls the rear window wiper
and washer.
To turn on the rear window wiper,
rotate the switch to ‘‘ON’’. The
wiper will complete two sweeps to
clear the window, then operate every
7 seconds. When you turn the wiper
switch to the ‘‘OFF’’ position or turn
of f the ignition switch, the wiper
returns to its parked position.
CONT INUED
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Windshield Washers
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
69

µ
µ Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more difficult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
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 ).
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Rain, f og, and snow conditions re-
quire a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer to
react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills. 101
CONT INUED
Visibility
Driving T echnique
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving 151

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Operation . 69
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Washing . 214
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Waxing and Polishing . 215
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 71
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Alignment and Balance . 195
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Compact Spare . 222
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Wrench . 224
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 218
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Rear, Def ogger . 70
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 69
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Def roster . 101
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 186
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Operation . 68
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Worn Tires . 195
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 245
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