2020 HONDA HR-V windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Mirrors (P189)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P529)
❙Windshield Wipers (P179, 551)
❙Tires (P555, 582)
❙Fog Lights* (P174, 545)
❙Rear Wiper (P181, 553)
❙How to Refuel (P514)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P511)
❙Back-Up Lights (P548)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P549)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P547)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P550)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P549)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P170, 546)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P156)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P157)
❙Lock Button* (P140)
❙Headlights (P171, 541)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P170, 543)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P171, 544)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P544)
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................................. 134
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key................................................................. 136
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*...... 138Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ... 139Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .. 148
Childproof Door Locks .................................... 151
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ......................... 152
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
*....................................................... 153
Tailgate ............................................................. 156
Opening/Closing the Tailgate.......................... 157
Security System Immobilizer System......................................... 159
Security System Alarm .................................... 159
Opening and Closing the Windows ................ 162
Moonroof
*........................................................ 164 Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch ............................................... 165
ENGINE START/STOP Button ........................... 166
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison .....169Turn Signals ................................................... 170
Light Switches ................................................ 171
Fog Lights
*..................................................... 174
Daytime Running Lights .................................. 175
Auto High-Beam
*........................................... 176
Wipers and Washers....................................... 179
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*..... 182Brightness Control.......................................... 184
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ......................... 186
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror.................................. 187
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 189
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ..................................................... 190
Rear Seats ...................................................... 193
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ................... 196
Head Restraints .............................................. 197
Armrest .......................................................... 200
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ................................................. 201
Interior Convenience Items ............................. 203
Heating and Cooling System
*Using Vents, Heating and A/C ........................ 212
Climate Control System*Using Automatic Climate Control ................... 216
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ................ 225
* Not available on all models
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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.
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 operating.
•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 45 mph
(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.
Switching to low beam:
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.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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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)
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 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 this 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.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
All models
Pull to
use
washer.
MIST
INT
*2/AUTO*3OFF
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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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 in AUTO, you can also adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity using the
adjustment ring.
Sensor sensitivity
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating du e 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.
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.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
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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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/Washer
ON
OFF INT: Intermittent
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT* (Intermittent)
AUTO* (Intermittent)
Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
* Not available on all models
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Index
W
Walk away auto lock®.............................. 142
Wallpaper .......................................... 237, 261
Warning and Information Messages ........................................... 99, 100
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 599
Warning Labels ........................................... 78
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 621
Watts ......................................................... 614
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 561
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) .... 580, 586
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 309
Window Washers ...................................... 179
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 540
Switch ..................................................... 179
Windshield ................................................ 179
Cleaning .......................................... 571, 574
Defrosting/Defogging .............. 183, 215, 219
Washer Fluid............................................ 540
Wiper Blades ........................................... 551
Wipers and Washers ................................ 179
Winter Tires Snow Tires ............................................... 564
Tire Chains .............................................. 564
Wipers and Washers ................................. 179
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ............................................ 551, 553
WMA ......................................... 243, 249, 299
Worn Tires ......................................... 555, 561
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