2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P483)
❙Windshield Wipers (P152, 507)
❙Tires (P510, 531)
❙Fog Lights *
(P151, 500)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P158)
❙How to Refuel (P465)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P506)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P135)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P133)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P462)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P119)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights*
(P148, 504)
❙Headlights (P148, 498)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P148, 502)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P148, 504)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P503)
❙Taillight (P506)
❙Back-Up Lights (P505)
❙Brake Lights (P505)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P505)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P505)
❙Trunk Release Button*
(P133)
❙License Plate Light (P506)
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and WashersThe 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.
■ AUTO *
2 Automatic Intermittent Wipers *
P. 153
■ Adjusting wiper operation *
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay. ■ Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1Wipers 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 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 wiper stops 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 intermittent
Auto *
: Automatic intermittent
operation
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■ AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When in AUTO, you can also adjust the
rainfall sensor sensitivity using the intermittent
time adjustment ring.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers *1Automatic Intermittent Wipers
*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situation: • Cleaning the windshield
• Driving through a car wash
Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity:
Wipers will operate when more
rainfall is detected.
High sensitivity:
Wipers will operate when less
rainfall is detected.
* Not available on all models
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Index
Warning Labels.......................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 571
Watts ................................................ 562, 564
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 515
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 534
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 273
Window Washers ..................................... 152
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 497
Switch .................................................... 152
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 139
Windshield ............................................... 152
Cleaning ......................................... 524, 527
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 182
Washer Fluid ........................................... 497
Wiper Blades........................................... 507
Wipers and Washers ............................... 152
Winter Tires .............................................. 518
Snow Tires .............................................. 518
Tire Chains.............................................. 518
Wipers and Washers ................................ 152
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 507
Wireless Charger ...................................... 175
WMA ................................................. 207, 263
Worn Tires ................................................ 510
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