2020 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN washer fluid

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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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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 543)
Under the Hood (P 553)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add
when necessary.
● Check brake/clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the hood.
Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in
place.
Lights (P 568)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 577)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 580)
● Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the (display/information) button to see the mess age
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Appears if any door or the trunk is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
●Appears when the washer fluid gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 567
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 549
●Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the battery.●Have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 590
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the batte ry is not charging.●Turn off the climate control sy stem and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 634
Canadian models
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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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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 544
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 545Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 546
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 547
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 553Opening the Hood ........................... 555
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 556
Oil Check ......................................... 557
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 559
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 560
Engine Coolant ................................ 563
Transmission Fluid ............................ 565
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 566
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 567
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 568
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 577Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 580
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 581
Tire Labeling .................................... 581
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 583Wear Indicators................................ 585
Tire Service Life ................................ 585 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 586
Tire Rotation .................................... 587
Winter Tires ..................................... 588
Battery ............................................... 590
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 592
Heating System
*/Climate Control
System* Maintenance .................... 594
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 595
Exterior Care.................................... 597
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 600
Modifications................................... 601
* Not available on all models
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553Continued
Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
1.5 L engine models
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
(Black Cap)
Reserve Tank Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
Reserve Tank Cap
U.S. models
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
2.0 L engine models
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
(Black Cap)
Reserve Tank Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
Reserve Tank Cap
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears
on the driver information interface.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Use only commercially avai lable windshield washer
fluid.
Avoid prolonged use of hard water to prevent lime
scale build up.
Except Canadian 1.5 L engine models
Canadian 1.5 L engine models
Canadian models
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