2015 HONDA CIVIC wipers

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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 34, p. 35, p. 96
2 SEL/RESET knob p. 28
Brightness control p. 34
3 Wipers/washers p. 35
4 Cruise control buttons p. 95
5 Horn
6 Voice recognition buttons p. 67,
p. 71, p. 78
7 Instrument panel p. 23
8 Information display* p. 27
intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)* p. 28
9 MENU button*/SOURCE button*
p. 43, p. 46, p. 71, p. 78
Audio controls p. 46
i-MID button* p. 28
10 Hood release handle p. 120
11 km/mile change knob
CLOCK knob* p. 44
12 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 91
13 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 94
14 ECON button* p. 94
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
1138
54
12
10
7112314
69
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 71
Pairing a Phone ............................... 73
Making a Call .................................. 74
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 76
HondaLink™ Assist ........................ 77
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 77
NAVIGATION* .................................. 78
Basic Navigation Operation ......... 78
Entering a Destination ................... 81
Routing .............................................. 83
DRIVING ............................................ 85
Before Driving ................................. 85
Maximum Load Limit ...................... 87
Towing a Trailer .............................. 89
Starting to Drive .............................. 90
Shifting .............................................. 91
Braking ............................................. 93
Eco Assist System* ......................... 94
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................... 94
Cruise Control* ................................ 95
LaneWatch™* ................................. 96
Rearview Camera* ......................... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera* ............. 98
Refueling .......................................... 99
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ... 103
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ... 103
Jump Starting ................................ 103
Shift Lever Does Not Move* ....... 104
Overheating .................................... 105 Emergency Engine Stop* ............. 106
Emergency Towing ....................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)* .......................................... 107
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 108
Tire Repair Kit* .............................. 111
Fuse Locations ............................... 112
MAINTENANCE ............................. 115
Safety Precautions ....................... 115
Maintenance Minder™................ 116
Under the Hood .............................. 119
Engine Oil ....................................... 121
Engine Coolant .............................. 124
Checking the Battery .................... 125
Window Washer Fluid ................. 125
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 126
Tire Information ............................. 127
Tire Labeling .................................. 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............. 131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 133
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 134
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 135
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ......... 140
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 140
Contact Us ...................................... 141
Honda Roadside Assistance ....... 141
Warranty Coverages ..................... 142
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............ 143
INDEX .............................................. 148
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.

Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Interior LightsChange the interior light settings using the switch
on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Map lights*: Press the front map lights to turn on or off.
Exterior LightsRotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior light\
s.
OFF: All exterior lights are off.
: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature*.
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights
automatically come on after the wipers are
engaged for a certain time.
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
: Turn fog lights* on or off.
Control knob
Off
Door -activated
position
Map lights
High beams
Low beams Flashing the high beams Fog
lights*
One-T
ouch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Mo\
ve the
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Headlight-Wiper Integration*
When the headlights are in the AUTO position,
they automatically turn on when the front
wipers operate several times within a certain
interval. The headlights turn off shortly after
the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough
ambient light.
Intermittent WipersWhen you move the lever to the INT position,
the wipers operate based on the wiper delay.
Adjust the wiper delay using the adjustment
ring*.
Left turn Right turn
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry
. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather , the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the de\
froster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow\

before turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Intermittent time
adjustment ring* Pull to
use
washer
.
MIST
OFF
INT : Low speed intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
*if equipped

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MAINTENANCE
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.
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.
Hood release handle
Lever
Support rod Grip
Clamp
P
ull
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes a\
fter turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
1.8 ℓ en gine mo dels
1.8 ℓ en gine mo dels
2.4 ℓ en gine mo dels
2.4 ℓ en gine mo dels
Upper mark
Upper mark Lower mark
Lower mark

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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .........................................................24
Accessory Power Socket ...........................45
Airbags ...........................................................8
Air Conditioning System..............................41
Ambient meter ........................................26, 94
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............24, 93
Audio Operation .....................................45, 50
Audio Commands .................................. 146
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................45
Bluetooth
® Audio ...............................55, 64
Compact Disc (CD) .......................49, 52, 61
FM/AM Radio ................................48, 51, 59
HDMI Port ..................................................45
HDMI Video ...............................................66
iPod
® ...................................................53, 62
Pandora® .............................................56, 65
SiriusXM® Radio .......................................60
Sound .........................................................47
Steering Wheel Controls .........................46
Touchscreen Operation ..........................57
USB Flash Drive ..................................54, 63
USB Port ....................................................45
Battery .......................................................125
Bluetooth
® Audio ...................................55, 64
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ..................147
Bluetooth® Handsfreelink® (HFL) .............67
Dialing a Number ...............................69, 74
E-Mail .........................................................76
HFL Controls ........................................67, 71
HondaLink™ Assist ..................................77
Making a Call ......................................69, 74
Pairing a Phone ..................................68, 73
Phonebook ..........................................69, 74
Siri™ Eyes Free ........................................77
SMS Text Messaging ........................70, 76
Speed Dial ...........................................69, 75
Voice Recognition Tips ............................72
Brake Assist System....................................93
Brake system ..........................................23, 24
Braking .........................................................93
Brightness Control .......................................34
Carbon Monoxide Gas...................................4
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................108
Changing Settings ........................................43
Charging system...........................................23
Child Safety ...................................................14
Childproof Door Locks .................................31
Child Seat ......................................................16 Adding Security with a Tether ...............19
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................17
Climate Control Commands ......................145
Climate Control System ...............................42 Clock .........................................................44
Compact Disc (CD) ...........................49, 52, 61
Compact Disc Commands.........................146
Condition Indicators ....................................25
Contact Us ...................................................141
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ... 91
Cruise Control .........................................26, 95
Customer Information................................140
Customized Features ...................................43
Dashboard, Ceiling, and Other Controls .....2
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)....................24
Destination ....................................................81
Detour .........................................................84
Dialing a Number ...................................69, 74
Door Mirrors .................................................40
Door Operation .............................................31
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................131
Driver’s Seat ..................................................36
Driving .........................................................85
Braking .......................................................93
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...............................................91
Cruise Control ...........................................95
Eco Assist System ....................................94
ENGINE START/STOP button .................91
Ignition .......................................................90
LaneWatch™ ............................................96
Manual Transmission ..............................92
Maximum Load Limit ................................87
Paddle Shifters .........................................92
Power Mode .............................................91
Refueling ....................................................99
Shifting .......................................................91
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ..............94
Wiper Blades ..........................................126
DRL .........................................................24
Eco Assist System........................................94
ECON Button .................................................94
ECON mode ...................................................26
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............94
E-Mail .........................................................76
Emergency Engine Stop ............................106
Emergency Towing ....................................106
Engine Specs ..............135, 136, 137, 138, 139
Engine Coolant............................................124
Engine Oil.....................................................121
ENGINE START/STOP button .....................91
Exterior Lights ...............................................34
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
Find Nearest Place ......................................82
Find Place Commands ...............................144 Flat Tire .......................................................108
Floor Mats .....................................................37
Fluids .......................135, 136, 137, 138, 139
FM/AM Radio ....................................48, 51, 59
FM/AM Radio Commands .........................146
Foot Brake .....................................................93
Frequently Asked Questions ....................140
Front Airbags (SRS) .......................................8
Front Door Inner Handle .............................31
Fuel gauge .....................................................26
Fuel Information ...................................99, 100
Fuse Locations............................................112
Gauges .........................................................26
HDMI Port......................................................45
HDMI Video ...................................................66
Headlight-Wiper Integration ......................35
Head Restraints ............................................38
High temperature .........................................24
Home Address ..............................................81
HondaLink™ ..................................................58
HondaLink™ .....................................Assist 77
Honda Roadside Assistance ....................141
Hood .......................................................119
Ignition .........................................................90
i-MID .........................................................28
Immobilizer ....................................................26
Info Commands...........................................145
Information Display......................................27
Instant fuel economy gauge.......................26
Instrument Panel ..........................................23
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ............................................28
Interior Lights................................................34
Intermittent Wipers......................................35
iPod
® ...................................................53, 62
iPod® Commands .......................................147
i-VTEC indicator............................................26
Jump Starting .............................................103
LaneWatch™ ................................................96
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...............................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................17
Light Bulbs...................135, 136, 137, 138, 139
Lights ...................................................26, 34
Lock Tab .........................................................31
Low fuel .........................................................25
Low oil pressure ...........................................23
Low temperature ..........................................24
Low tire pressure .........................................25
Maintenance...............................................115 Battery .....................................................125
Engine Coolant ........................................124
Engine Oil .................................................121
Maintenance Minder™ .........................116
Service Codes .........................................117
Under the Hood ......................................119 Window Washer Fluid ...........................125
Making a Call ..........................................69, 74
Malfunction indicator lamp ........................24
Malfunction Indicators................................23
Manual Transmission ..................................92
Map Display Commands ...........................143
Map Legend ..................................................83
Master Door Lock Switch ...........................31
Maximum Load Limit....................................87
Mirrors .........................................................40
Moonroof .......................................................33
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................98
Navigation .....................................................78 Detour ........................................................84
Display and Controls ................................79
Entering a Destination .............................81
Find Nearest Place ..................................82
Home Address ..........................................81
Map Legend ..............................................83
Navigation Commands ..........................143
Place Category .........................................82
Routing .......................................................83
Steering Wheel Controls .........................78
Street Address ..........................................81
Traffi c .........................................................84
Turn-by-Turn Directions ..........................83
Voice Recognition Tips ............................80
Voice Prompt.............................................80
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................35
On/Off Indicators ..........................................26
On-screen Commands...............................145
Opening the Hood ......................................120
Overheating.................................................105
Paddle Shifters .............................................92
Pairing a Phone ......................................68, 73
Pandora® .................................................56, 65
Pandora® Commands ................................147
Parking brake..........................................25, 93
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................11
Phone ...................................................68, 73
Phonebook ..............................................69, 74
Phone Commands ......................................145
Place Category .............................................82
Power Door Mirrors.....................................40
Power Driver’s Seat .....................................36
Power Mode .................................................91
Power Moonroof Operation .......................33
Power Window Lock ...................................32
Power Window Operation ..........................32
Radio .........................................................48
Readiness Codes........................................134
Rear Seats .....................................................39
Rearview Camera.........................................97
Rearview Mirror ...........................................40
Refueling........................................................99