2018 HONDA CR-V windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers (P185, 593)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P137)
❙How to Refuel (P550)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P592)
❙Rear Wiper (P187, 595)
❙Brake/Taillights (P590)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P196)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P569)
❙Fog Lights* (P180, 588)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P547)
❙Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker Lights
(P176, 177, 590)
❙Tires (P597, 619)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P150)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P176, 590)
❙Headlights (P177, 586)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P159)
❙Taillights (P591)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P590)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P590)
❙Back-Up Lights (P591)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P592)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P177, 184, 590)
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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P176)
Lights (P177)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P185)
*1: Models with automatic intermittent
wipers
*2: Models without automatic intermittent
wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring 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.
Low Sensitivity*1
Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
High Sensitivity*1
Higher speed, more sweeps*2(+:(+:
(-:(-:
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Steering Wheel (P194)
● 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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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. 177
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.
■To Operate the System1 To Operate the System
For the auto high-beam system 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 in 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 message appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the air flow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the 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 winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Headlight Switch
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Continued
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 le ver 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.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogger to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
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.
If the wiper stops operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk 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 Pull to
use
washer.
HI
: High speed wipe
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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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 am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO , you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rain fall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
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.
Adjustment Ring
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
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
Rainfall Sensor
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 th e wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the windshield wipers activated, the rear
wiper operates automati cally 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
INT: Intermittent
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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Index
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 146
Customize ............................................... 147
Auto High-Beam System .......................... 181
Automatic Brake Hold .............................. 528
Indicator ............................................ 82, 528
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 186
Automatic Lighting .................................. 178
Average Fuel Economy ..................... 120, 125
Average Speed .......................................... 125
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) ............................ 517
B
Battery....................................................... 606
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 637
Jump Starting .......................................... 629
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 606
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 608
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 40
Beverage Holders ...................................... 215
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 512
Indicator .................................................... 92
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 256, 312
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 387, 410
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 75
Brake System ............................................. 524
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 530
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 528
Brake Assist System ................................. 531
Fluid ........................................................ 584
Foot Brake ............................................... 527 Indicator (Red) ........................... 80, 639, 640
Parking Brake .......................................... 524
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 188
Bulb Replacement .................................... 586
Brake/Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and
Rear Side Marker Lights ......................... 590
Fog Lights ............................................... 588
Front Turn Signal/ Front Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 590
Headlights ............................................... 586
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 592
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 590
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 592
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 590
Taillight and Back-Up Lights .................... 591
Bulb Specifications ................................... 652
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 76
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 220
Carrying Cargo ................................. 449, 451
Certification Label .................................... 654
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 586
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 637
Child Safety ................................................. 63
Childproof Door Locks............................. 145
Child Seat .................................................... 63
Booster Seats ............................................ 75
Child Seat for Infants................................. 65 Child Seat for Small Children .................... 66
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 71
Larger Children ......................................... 74
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 65
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 67
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 145
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 613
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 611
Climate Control System ........................... 226
Changing the Mode................................ 226
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 227
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 610
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 227
Sensors ................................................... 230
Synchronization Mode ............................ 229
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 226
Clock ......................................................... 132
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 532
Coat Hook ................................................ 219
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 532
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 619, 653
Compass .................................................... 444
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 468
Creeping................................................. 468
Fluid ....................................................... 583
Kickdown ............................................... 468
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 23, 470
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Index
U
Under-floor Storage Area....................... 214
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 137
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 15
USB Flash Drives ....................... 253, 309, 335
USB Port(s) ................................................ 233
V
Valet Key.................................................. 135
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 654
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 509
Off Button .............................................. 510
Off Indicator ............................................. 87
System Indicator ....................................... 86
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 572, 653
Voice Control Operation ......................... 285
Audio Commands ................................... 287
Climate Control Commands.................... 288
General Commands ................................ 288
Music Search Commands ........................ 288
On Screen Commands ............................ 288
Phone Commands .................................. 287
Useful Commands .................................. 287
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 286
Voice Recognition ................................... 285
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 509
W
Wallpaper......................................... 242, 270
Warning and Information Messages ......................................... 103, 104
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 637
Warning Labels ........................................... 77
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 660
Watts ......................................................... 652
WAV .......................................................... 253
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 602
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 622
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 319
Window Washers ...................................... 185
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 585
Switch ..................................................... 185
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 164
Windshield ................................................ 185
Cleaning .......................................... 611, 614
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 227
Washer Fluid ........................................... 585
Wiper Blades ........................................... 593
Wipers and Washers ................................ 185
Winter Tires .............................................. 605
Snow Tires ............................................... 605
Tire Chains .............................................. 605
Wipers and Washers ................................. 185
Automatic Intermittent Wipers................. 186
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 593
Front ....................................................... 185
Rear ........................................................ 187 WMA
................................................. 253, 309
Worn Tires ................................................ 597
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