2021 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK washer fluid

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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P 176)
Lights (P 177)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P 184)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without auto matic intermittent
wipers
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.
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
Steering Wheel (P 189)
●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
toward you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 569)
Under the Hood (P 579)
●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 594)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 604)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 609)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra
High Performance (UHP) tires in low
ambient temperatures. 2 Cold Weather Driving (P619)
2.0 L engine 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 hatch is not completely
closed.
●Appears if any door or the hatch is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Disappears when all doors and the hatch are closed.
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 593
●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. 575
●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. 620
Canadian 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*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 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.
*2: Models with manual intermittent operation
*3: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1Wipers 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
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 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.
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.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
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 ............ 570
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 571Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 572
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 573
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 579Opening the Hood ........................... 581
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 582
Oil Check ......................................... 583
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 585
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 586
Engine Coolant ................................ 589
Transmission Fluid ............................ 591
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 592
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 593
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 594
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 604
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 609
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 610Tire Labeling .................................... 610DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 612Wear Indicators................................ 614 Tire Service Life ................................ 614
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 615
Tire Rotation .................................... 616
Winter Tires ..................................... 617
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 619
Battery ............................................... 620
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 622
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 624Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 625
Exterior Care.................................... 628
Accessories and Modifications ........ 631
* Not available on all models
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579Continued
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
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Reserve Tank
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Black) Brake/Clutch Fluid
(Black Cap)
Reserve Tank Cap
Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Open the cap and check the amount of
window washer fluid.
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.
Cap
Except Canadian models with 1.5 L
engine
2.0 L engine models
Canadian 1.5 L engine models
Cap
Cap
Canadian models
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