2023 HONDA CRV 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. Lift the hood up most of the way.
u The hydraulic supports will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately
12 inches (30 cm), then press down firmly with
your hands.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.
Pull
Hood Release Handle
Lever

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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehi cle 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 frequently 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 is 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 inte rmittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzl e and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. St anding too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
• Do not spray water directly onto the ca mera or the area around it. Water may
enter the lens and cause the camera to malfunction.
■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.
Lock the doors when washing the vehicle.
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 Front Wiper Blade P. 627
Air Intake Vents

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Index
Authorized Manuals................................ 704
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 164
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 193
Indicator ................................................. 106
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 577
Indicator ......................................... 101, 577
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ......................................... 101, 577
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 197
Automatic Lighting .................................. 189
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 122
Average Speed ......................................... 124
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) ............................ 479
AWD Torque Distribution Monitor ......... 129
B
Battery................................................ 14, 640
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator ............................................... 101
High Voltage..................................... 14, 491
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 671
Maintenance (checking the 12-Volt battery) ............... 640
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 642
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 49
Beverage Holders ..................................... 220
Blind Spot Information System ............... 487
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 257, 317
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 400, 420
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 91Brake System
............................................. 572
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 580
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 577
Brake Assist System ................................. 581
Fluid ........................................................ 621
Foot Brake ............................................... 576
Indicator (Amber) ............................ 100, 680
Indicator (Red) ..................... 98, 99, 679, 680
Parking Brake .......................................... 572
Built-in Key ............................................... 148
Bulb Replacement .................................... 623
Brake Light, Tailli ght, Rear Side Marker Light,
and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs ............ 624
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 623
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime Running
Lights .................................................... 623
Headlights ............................................... 623
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 626
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 626
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 623
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 626
Bulb Specifications ................................... 694
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 92
Carrying Cargo ................................. 443, 445
Certification Label .................................... 696
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 623
CHARGE/DECEL Gauge ............................. 114
Charging System Indicator ............... 101, 677
Child Safety ................................................. 79
Childproof Door Locks............................. 163
Child Seat .................................................... 79
Booster Seats ............................................ 91
Child Seat for Infants................................. 81
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 82
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 86
Larger Children ......................................... 90
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 81
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 83
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 163
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 646
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 644
Climate Control System ............................ 232
Changing the Mode ................................ 232
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 234
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 643
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 233
Sensors ................................................... 236
Synchronization Mode............................. 235
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 232

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Index
Wipers and Washers ............................... 196
Winter Tires .............................................. 639
Snow Tires .............................................. 639
Tire Chains.............................................. 639
Wipers and Washers ................................ 196
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 197
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 627
Front....................................................... 196
Rear ........................................................ 198
Wireless Charger ...................................... 225
WMA ................................................. 254, 314
Worn Tires ................................................ 631