2020 HONDA FIT windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P127)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P173)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P501)
❙Windshield Wipers (P168, 520)
❙Headlights (P160, 513)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P159, 514)
❙Side Marker Lights (P160, 515)
❙Tires (P524, 547)
❙Fog Lights* (P163, 515)
❙Audio Antenna (P209)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P518)
❙Rear Wiper (P169, 522)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P145)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle/Release Button (P146)
❙License Plate Lights (P519)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P482)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P518)
❙Back-Up Lights (P517)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P517)
❙How to Refuel (P485)
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam*
Controls
■Automatic switchin g 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.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 45mph (72
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.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 30 mph (48
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.
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 operati on 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 level of th e 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 operating.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
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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.
■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.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■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 defogger 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 se tting ( ) 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
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 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/Washer1Wipers and Washers
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.
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.
INT: Intermittent
ON : Continuous wipe
OFF
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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Index
Overheating ............................................ 560
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 547
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 28, 138
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 559
Warning Indicators.................................... 76
Turn Signals .............................................. 159
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 84
U
Unlocking the Doors ........................ 127, 135
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 320
USB Port(s) ................................................ 207
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 578
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 459
Off Button .............................................. 460
Off Indicator ............................................. 82
System Indicator ....................................... 81
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 503, 577
Voice Control Operation ......................... 252
Audio Commands ................................... 254
General Commands ................................ 254
Music Search Commands ........................ 254
On Screen Commands ............................ 254
Phone Commands .................................. 254
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 253
Voice Recognition ................................... 252 VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 459
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 239
Warning and Information Messages ... 91, 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 562
Warning Labels ........................................... 74
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 583
Watts ......................................................... 576
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 530
Wheel Nut Wrench
(Jack Handle) .................................. 546, 550
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 286
Window Washers ...................................... 168
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 512
Switch ..................................................... 168
Windshield ................................................ 168
Cleaning .......................................... 539, 542
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 198
Washer Fluid ........................................... 512
Wiper Blades ........................................... 520
Wipers and Washers ................................ 168
Winter Tires .............................................. 533
Snow Tires ............................................... 533
Tire Chains .............................................. 533
Wipers and Washers ................................. 168
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades........................................... 520, 522
WMA ......................................... 221, 227, 276 Worn Tires
........................................ 524, 530
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