2018 HONDA HR-V windshield wipers

Visual Index
8
Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Mirrors (P141)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P399)
❙Windshield Wipers (P134, 419)
❙Headlights (P129, 411)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P129, 412)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P129, 413)
❙Tires (P423, 448)
❙Fog Lights* (P132, 413)
❙Rear Wiper (P135, 421)
❙How to Refuel (P389)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P386)
❙Back-Up Lights (P416)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P417)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P415)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P418)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P417)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P129, 414)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P101)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P115)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P116)
❙Lock Button (P101)
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................................... 96
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions................................... 98
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*...... 100Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ... 101Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .. 107
Childproof Door Locks .................................... 110
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ......................... 111
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting ......................................................... 112
Opening and Closing the Tailgate .................. 115
Using the Tailgate Release Button ................... 116
Security System Immobilizer System......................................... 118
Security System Alarm .................................... 118
Opening and Closing the Windows ................ 121
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*............. 123
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch.......................................... 124
ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 125
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ... 128Turn Signals .............................................. 129
Light Switches .......................................... 129
Fog Lights
*............................................... 132
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 133
Wipers and Washers ................................. 134
Brightness Control .................................... 136
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*... 137Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................... 139
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror.................................. 140
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 141
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ..................................................... 142
Head Restraints .............................................. 144
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ................... 147
Rear Seats ...................................................... 148
Armrest .......................................................... 151
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ................................................. 152
Interior Convenience Items ............................. 154
Heating and Cooling System
*Using Vents, Heating and A/C ........................ 163
Climate Control System*Using Automatic Climate Control ................... 167
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ................ 175
* Not available on all models
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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 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/Washer1 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.
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.
Models with adjustment ring
All models
Pull to
use
washer.
MIST
INT: Low speed with
intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
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
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 wiper 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/Washer1 Wipers and Washers
If the wipers stop operating due to any 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.
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.
ON
INT: Intermittent
OFF
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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Index
U
Unlocking the Doors......................... 101, 107
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 239
USB Port(s) ................................................. 179
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 482
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 368
Off Button ............................................... 369
Off Indicator .............................................. 80
System Indicator ........................................ 80
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 401, 481
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 368
W
Wallpaper......................................... 187, 209
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 465
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 487
Watts ......................................................... 480
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 429
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 446, 452
Window Washers ..................................... 134
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 410
Switch ..................................................... 134
Windshield ................................................ 134
Cleaning ......................................... 438, 441
Defrosting/Defogging .............. 138, 166, 170
Washer Fluid ........................................... 410
Wiper Blades ........................................... 419
Wipers and Washers................................ 134
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 432
Tire Chains .............................................. 432
Wipers and Washers ................................. 134
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ........................................... 419, 421
WMA ................................. 193, 199, 216, 224
Worn Tires ........................................ 423, 429
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