2011 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID wiper blades

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Saf ety . 276
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Maintenance Minder . 277
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Fluid Locations . 284
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Adding Engine Oil . 285
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 286
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Engine Coolant . 288
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Windshield Washers . 290
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Transmission Fluid .291
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 291
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Brake Fluid . 292
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Lights . 293
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Roof Antenna . 298
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 299
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Floor Mats . 299
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DustandPollenFilter .300
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Wiper Blades . 300
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Wheels . 303
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Tires . 303
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Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 308
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Vehicle Storage . 309
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Interior Care . 310
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ). Check the f luid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
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On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
290 Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.
To replace a wiper blade:Raise each wiper arm off the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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Dust and Pollen Filt er, Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades 300 WIPER ARMS
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:Put a cloth on the edge of the
lock tab to prevent scratches,
then push up on the lock tab
carefully with a flat-tip
screwdriver. When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield. Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
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Wiper Blades
Maint enance
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WIPER ARM
LOCK TAB BLADE
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Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Make sure the three rubber tabs
inside the blade f it to each notch of
the reinf orcement, as shown. Place the top of the wiper blade on
the end of the blade assembly, and
slide the blade onto the assembly
in the direction pointed to by the
arrow.
Make sure the tab on the blade
assembly fits in the indent of the
wiper blade and the blade is
completely installed.Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
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5.6. 7.8.
Wiper Blades
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 34
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Protecting Inf ants . 39
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Protecting Small Children . 40
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Saf ety Belts . 9, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 354
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Saf ety Features . 8
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Airbags . 10
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Seat Belts . 9
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 9, 19
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Additional Inf ormation . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15, 19
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Maintenance . 21, 299 Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 19, 58
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System Components . 19
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 15, 19
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Seat Heaters . 96
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Seats, Adjusting the . 91
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Security System . 213
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Serial Number . 336
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Service Intervals . 283
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Service Manual . 355
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Service Station Procedures . 243
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Setting the Clock . 212
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 260
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Shif t Lock Release . 263
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Side Airbags . 10, 29
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Of f Indicator . 31, 59
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Side Curtain Airbags . 30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 295
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Signaling Turns . 74
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Snow Tires . 307
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 312
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Specif ications . 339
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Radiator Overheating . 321
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Radio/Disc/Sound System . 113, 148
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Readiness Codes . 325, 348
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 296, 297
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Rear View Mirror . 98
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 92
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Remote Transmitter . 89
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
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Engine Oil and Filter . 286
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Fuses . 328
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Light Bulbs . 293
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Maintenance Minder . 277
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Tires . 306 .............................
Wiper Blades . 300
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reporting Saf ety Def ects ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) . 354
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 246, 288
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Restraint, Child . 34
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Reverse Gear Position . 262
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Rotation, Tire . 306
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Towing.....................................
A Trailer . 274
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Emergency Towing . 333
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Traction Devices . 308
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 291
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Fluid Selection . 291
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Identif ication Number . 337
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Shif ting the Automatic . 261
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Treadwear . 340
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 88
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Opening . 88
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals . 74 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 100
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 253
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Vehicle Dimensions . 338
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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System . 270
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VSA Activation Indicator . 64, 270
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VSA Of f Switch . 271
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VSA System Indicator . 64, 270
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Vehicle Storage . 309
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Ventilation . 106
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VIN . 336
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Viscosity, Oil . 285
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Unleaded Gasoline . 242
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USB Adapter Cable . 141
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USB Flash Memory Device . 140, 194
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 288 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages . 353
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 290
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Indicator . 61
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Operation . 73 Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 306
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Cleaning . 303
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Compact Spare . 312
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Nut Wrench . 313
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger . 76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 73
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Def roster . 108
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Washers . 73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 300
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Operation . 73
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Worn Tires . 305
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 333
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