2022 HONDA CIVIC wipers

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
3WARNING
The hood support rod can become very hot
due to heat fr om the engine.
To ensure against po ssible burns, do not
handle the metal section of the rod: Use
the foam grip instead.
2.0 L engine models
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp

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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body afte r 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 fr equently 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.
• For models equipped with automatic intermittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• 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 direct ly 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 P. 615
Air Intake Vents

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Index
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................. 11
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 680
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® )............... 459
Off Button ............................................... 460
Off Indicator .............................................. 96
System Indicator ........................................ 96
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 598, 677, 679
Voice Control Operation .......................... 283
Audio Commands.................................... 284
General Commands ................................. 284
List Commands ........................................ 285
Navigation Commands ............................ 285
Phone Commands ................................... 284
Standard Commands ............................... 285
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 284
Voice Recognition .................................... 283
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 459
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Wallpaper .................................................. 267
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 658
Warning Labels ........................................... 85
Warnings ........................................... 125, 150
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 685
Watts ................................................. 676, 678
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 622
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 644
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 317 Window Washers
..................................... 190
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 609
Switch ..................................................... 190
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 176
Windshield ................................................ 190
Cleaning ......................................... 631, 634
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 224
Washer Fluid ........................................... 609
Wiper Blades ........................................... 615
Wipers and Washers................................ 190
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 625
Tire Chains .............................................. 625
Wipers and Washers ................................. 190
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 615
Wireless Charger ...................................... 215
WMA ................................................. 245, 304
Worn Tires ................................................ 617