2014 HONDA CIVIC COUPE windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P345)
❙Windshield Wipers (P131, 370)
❙Tires (P372, 393)
❙Fog Lights* (P130, 364)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P105)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P135)
❙Headlights (P127, 360)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P115)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P113)
❙How to Refuel (P333)
❙High-Mount Brake Light* (P369)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P127, 365)
❙Back-Up Lights (P367)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P367)
❙Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights
(P367)
❙Rearview Camera* (P331)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P114)
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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*1.
■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: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is 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 circ uit 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*1, then
remove the obstacle.
Models with adjustment ring
All models
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT: OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Low speed with
intermittentLong delay
Short delay
* Not available on all models
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Index
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 297
Emergency............................................... 416
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 322
Indicator ............................................ 72, 412
Transmission .............................. 305, 307, 311
Automatic (CVT) .............................. 305, 307
Fluid ........................................................ 357
Manual .................................................... 311
Number ................................................... 422
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 68, 306, 308
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 391
Blown Fuse ...................................... 413, 414
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 416
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 400
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating............................................. 407
Premium Gasoline............................ 332, 420
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 393
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 406
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
Trunk ......................................................... 113
Lid ........................................................... 113
Light Bulb ........................................ 418, 420
Turn Signals ............................................... 127
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 73U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 105
Unlocking the Doo rs from the Inside........ 11
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 160, 162
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 219
USB/HDMI ® Port ................................ 160, 161
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 107
V
Valet Key ................................................... 103
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 422
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 318
Off Button............................................... 319
Off Indicator.............................................. 71
System Indicator ........................................ 71
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 348, 419, 421
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 318
W
Wallpaper........................................... 95, 187
Warning and Information Messages ......... 76
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 409
Warning Labels ........................................... 63
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 427
Watts ................................................. 418, 420
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 377 Wheel Cover
............................................. 397
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 396
Window Washers ..................................... 131
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 359
Switch .................................................... 131
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 119
Windshield ............................................... 131
Cleaning ................................................. 388
Defrosting/Defogging ..................... 154, 156
Washer Fluid ........................................... 359
Wiper Blades........................................... 370
Wipers and Washers ............................... 131
Winter Tires .............................................. 380
Snow Tires .............................................. 380
Tire Chains.............................................. 380
Wipers and Washers ................................ 131
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 370
WMA ......................... 171, 179, 194, 202, 207
Worn Tires ................................................ 372
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