2018 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P572)
❙Windshield Wipers (P188, 597)
❙Tires (P602, 629)
❙Fog Lights* (P184, 589)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P195)
❙How to Refuel (P554)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P596)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P165)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P551)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P149)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P181, 594)
❙Headlights (P181, 587)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P181, 591)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P181, 594)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P592)
❙Taillights (P596)
❙Back-Up Lights (P595)
❙Brake Lights (P595)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P595)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P596)
❙Rear Wiper (P190, 600)
❙Hatch Release Button (P166)
❙License Plate Light (P596)
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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P 181)
Lights (P 181)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P 188)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
*
(-: Low sensitivity*1
(-: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High sensitivity*1
(+: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situation in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Steering Wheel (P 193)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam*
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Controls
To activate the system, turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.
2 Light Switches P. 181
The high beams remain on unless:
•You have been driving below 15 mph (24 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few
seconds.
• You enter a well lit location.
The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.
If needed, you can temporarily turn the high beams off manually. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until yo u hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever towards you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one
of the procedures.
■Operating the System1 Operating the System
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Headlight Switch
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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*2/AUTO*3, LO,
HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
■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.
*2: Models with manual intermittent operation
*3: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1Wipers 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.
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 vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
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 wipers stop operating due to an 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 intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*2/AUTO*3
OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers 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 the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you put the transmission into
(R with the windshield wipers activated, the
rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
INT : Intermittent
Windshield Wiper OperationRear Wiper Operation
IntermittentIntermittent
Low speed wipe
High speed wipeContinuous
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Index
Vehicle Identification Number................ 680
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 520
Off Button .............................................. 521
Off Indicator ............................................. 87
System Indicator ....................................... 87
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 575, 679
Voice Control Operation ......................... 280
Audio Commands ................................... 282
Climate Control Commands.................... 283
General Commands ................................ 283
Music Search Commands ........................ 283
On Screen Commands ............................ 283
Phone Commands .................................. 282
Useful Commands .................................. 282
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 281
Voice Recognition ................................... 280
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 520
W
Wallpaper......................................... 240, 264
Warning and Information
Messages ......................................... 102, 103
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 661
Warning Labels .......................................... 75
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 686
Watts ........................................................ 678
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 607
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 646
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 315 Window Washers
...................................... 188
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 586
Switch ..................................................... 188
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 172
Windshield ................................................ 188
Cleaning .......................................... 619, 622
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 224
Washer Fluid ........................................... 586
Wiper Blades ........................................... 597
Wipers and Washers ................................ 188
Winter Tires .............................................. 610
Snow Tires ............................................... 610
Tire Chains .............................................. 610
Wipers and Washers ................................. 188
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 597
Front ....................................................... 188
Rear ........................................................ 190
Wireless Charger ....................................... 212
WMA ................................................. 249, 305
Worn Tires ................................................. 602
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