2019 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P557)
❙Windshield Wipers (P173, 581)
❙Tires (P584, 609)
❙Fog Lights* (P169, 574)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P179)
❙How to Refuel (P542)
❙
High-Mount Brake Light (P580)
Models without SPORT mode
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P152)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P150)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P539)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P165, 578)
❙Headlights (P166, 572)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P165, 576)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P165, 169, 578)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P166, 577)
❙Taillights (P580)
❙Back-Up Lights (P579)
❙Brake Lights (P579)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P579)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P579)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P151)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P580)
❙
High-Mount Brake Light (P580)
Models with SPORT mode
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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P 165)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights (P 166)
Models without default AUTO position switch
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Models with default AUTO position switch
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P 173)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
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
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.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*
Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam*
Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the head lights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the h eadlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedur es below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the hi gh beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto hi gh-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driv ing. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the au to high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operat ion does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness le vel of the road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
Switching to high beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
•Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
• There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
• There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
Switching to low beam:
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
•Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.
• There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
• There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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 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.
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 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 intermittent time adjustment ring
All models
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
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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 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.
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
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you
find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• Turn off the automatic intermittent wipers
*.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1 Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water onto the fuel fill door directly. A
high-pressure spray ma y cause it to open.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the
maintenance position. 2 Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber P. 581
Air Intake Vents
* Not available on all models
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Index
Turbo Engine Vehicle.............................. 545
Turbo Meter ............................................. 118
Turn Signals .............................................. 165
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 86
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 146
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 214
USB Flash Drives ....................... 233, 289, 313
USB Port(s) ................................................ 215
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 139
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 658
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ............... 459
Off Button .............................................. 460
Off Indicator ............................................. 83
System Indicator ....................................... 83
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 560, 655, 657
Voice Control Operation ......................... 264
Audio Commands ................................... 266
Climate Control Commands.................... 267
General Commands ................................ 267
Music Search Commands ........................ 267
On Screen Commands ............................ 267 Phone Commands ................................... 266
Useful Commands ................................... 266
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 265
Voice Recognition .................................... 264
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 459
W
Wallpaper......................................... 224, 249
Warning and Information Messages ......... 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 637
Warning Labels ........................................... 74
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 663
Watts ................................................. 654, 656
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 589
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 612
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 299
Window Washers ...................................... 173
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 571
Switch ..................................................... 173
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 156
Windshield ................................................ 173
Cleaning .......................................... 599, 602
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 202, 208
Washer Fluid ........................................... 571
Wiper Blades ........................................... 581
Wipers and Washers ................................ 173
Winter Tires Snow Tires ............................................... 592
Tire Chains .............................................. 592 Wipers and Washers
................................. 173
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 581
Wireless Charger ...................................... 195
WMA ................................................. 233, 289
Worn Tires ................................................ 584
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