2013 HONDA CIVIC Wiper

ContentsThis owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
2Safe Driving P. 25For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 372Instrument Panel P. 65Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Displays P. 772Controls P. 97Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
* P. 116
Adjusting the Seats P. 127
Climate Control System
* P. 146
2 Features P. 149Audio System P. 150 Audio System Basic Operation P. 153, 156
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
* P. 181
2Driving P. 213Before Driving P. 214 Towing a Trailer P. 219
Rearview Camera
* P. 246 Refueling P. 247 Fuel Economy P. 250
2Maintenance P. 253Before Performing Maintenance P. 254 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 257
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 295
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System
* Maintenance P. 308
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 313Tools P. 314 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 315
Overheating P. 335 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 3372Information P. 345Specifications P. 346 Identification Numbers P. 350
Emissions Testing P. 353 Warranty Coverages P. 355

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 118)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 121)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 122)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
* (P 233)
❙Km/Mile Change Knob
(P 77)
❙CLOCK Knob
* (P 98)
❙MENU Button
* (P 85)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons
* (P 85)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
* (P 181)
❙
(Select/Reset) Knob
(P 79, 81)
❙SOURCE Button
* (P 85)
❙
(Display/Information) Button
* (P 81)
❙Brightness Control
(P 123)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 265)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 122, 295)
❙Tires
(P 297, 315)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 121, 286)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 101)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 126)
❙Headlights
(P 118, 282)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights
(P 118, 289)
❙How to Refuel
(P 248)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
* (P 294)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 111)❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 109)
❙Rearview Camera
* (P 246)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 292)
❙Taillights
(P 292)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 291)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 291)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 291)

10Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 97)
Clock
(P 98)
a
Press the CLOCK knob to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
b
Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
hours.
c
Press the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.
d
Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.
e
Press the CLOCK knob to complete
clock adjustment.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation systemModels with navigation system
Turn Signals
(P 118)
Lights
(P 118)Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P 122)
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.

18Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 253)
Under the Hood
(P 265)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 282)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 295)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 297)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

97
Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 98
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 103
Childproof Door Locks . .................... 104
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
*........ 105
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 109
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 112
Security System Alarm
*.................... 112
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 114
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*...... 116
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering WheelIgnition Switch ................................. 117
Turn Signals ..................................... 118
Light Switches.................................. 118
Fog Lights
*...................................... 121
Daytime Running Lights ................... 121
Wipers and Washers ........................ 122
Brightness Control ........................... 123
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 124
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 125 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 126
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 126
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 127
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items Interior Lights .................................. 135
Interior Convenience Items .............. 136
Heating and Cooling
*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
*........ 142
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 146Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 148
* Not available on all models

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
120Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 85
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch is in
the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
* Not available on all models

122
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 WashersNOTICEDo 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 intermittently, 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.The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal within a
few minutes, once the circuit has returned to normal.
If the wipers stop operating due to any obstacle such as
the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to
OFF
, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY
(q or LOCK
(0, then remove
the obstacle.
Models with adjustment ringAll models
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
* Not available on all models