2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID wipers

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Km/Mile Change Knob
(P 82)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 118)
❙CLOCK Knob
* (P 102)
❙
(SEL/RESET) Knob
(P 83)
❙Brightness Control
(P 122)
❙
(Display/Information) Button
(P 83)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 121)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 205)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙MENU Button
(P 90)
❙SOURCE Button
(P 90)
❙
/ / / Buttons
(P 90)
+
−
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® System
Voice Control Buttons
* (P 167)* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 235)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 121, 252)
❙Door Mirrors
(P 125)
❙Headlights
(P 118, 247)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P 118, 249)
❙Tires
(P 254, 273)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights
(P 118, 249)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 105)

14Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P101)
Turn Signals
(P118)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights
(P118)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P121)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

101
Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 102
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 107
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 109
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 110
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 113
Security System Alarm ...................... 113Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 115
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 117
Turn Signals ..................................... 118
Light Switches.................................. 118
Daytime Running Lights ................... 120
Wipers and Washers ........................ 121
Brightness Control ........................... 122
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 123
ECON Button ................................... 123
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 124 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 125
Door Mirrors .................................... 125
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 126
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 131
Interior Convenience Items .............. 132
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 137
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 139
* Not available on all models

121
uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
■
MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■
Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■
Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■
Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICEDo not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.NOTICEIn cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermitte ntly, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
MIST INT: Low speed with
intermittent OFF LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe
Pull to
use
washer.
Long delay
Short delay

236
uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
1 Opening the Hood
NOTICEDo not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod Grip
Clamp

312INDEX
WWallpaper.................................................... 97
Warning and Information Messages ......... 80
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 285
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 301
Watts ......................................................... 294
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 259
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 276
Window Washers ...................................... 121
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 246
Switch ..................................................... 121
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 115
Windshield ................................................ 121
Cleaning .................................................. 269
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 138
Washer Fluid............................................ 246
Wiper Blades ........................................... 252
Wipers and Washers ................................ 121
Winter Tires ............................................... 262
Snow Tires ............................................... 262
Tire Chains .............................................. 262
Wipers and Washers ................................. 121
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades .. 252
WMA ......................................................... 157
Worn Tires ................................................. 254