2023 HONDA HRV windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P563)
❚Windshield Wipers (P174, 577)
❚Tires (P581, 605)
❚Rear Wiper (P175, 579)
❚How to Refuel (P548)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P545)
❚Back-Up Lights and Taillights (P576)
❚Brake Lights, Taillights, Rear Turn Signal
Lights, and Rear Side Marker Lights
(P576)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P576)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P153)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P154)
❚Lock Button* (P140)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P168, 575)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P179)
❚Headlights (P166, 575)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P168, 575)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P166, 575)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P170, 575)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P576)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
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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 Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 151
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 152
Tailgate .............................................. 153
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 156
Security System Alarm ...................... 156
Windows ........................................... 159 Moonroof*........................................ 162
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 163
Lights............................................... 166
Auto High-Beam .............................. 171
Wipers and Washers ........................ 174
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 176
Heated Windshield Button ............... 176
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 177
Canadian models
Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 178
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 179
Seats Front Seats ...................................... 180
Rear Seats........................................ 183
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position .... 185
Head Restraints................................ 186
Armrest ........................................... 188
Interior Convenience Items .............. 189
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 203
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 209
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto high-beam is ac tive, the headlights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.1 How 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 op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has 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 25 mph
(40 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 15 mph
(24 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
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, 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.
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1 Wipers 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.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogge r or heated windshield
*
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.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Pull to
use
washer.
MIST
INs OFe
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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays on the rear window while you rotate
the switch to this position. Hold it to activate
the rear wiper and to spray the washer. Once
released, the washer spray will stop and the
rear wiper will return to its selected switch
setting after a few sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you put the transmission to
(R with the windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automati cally as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such as
the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, 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.
ON : Continuous wipe
OFe INs: Intermittent
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Continued
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.
• Tire chains are installed.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• There is residue on the windshi eld from the windshield wipers.
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (inco rrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The suspension has been modified.
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on curvy, winding, undulating, or sloping roads.
• Driving on rutted roads (snowy or unpaved roads, etc.).
• Puddles or a film of water is on the road surface.
• Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.
■Vehicle conditions
• The vehicle is tilted due to heavy lo ad in the cargo area or rear seats.
• Tire chains are installed.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film of the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e .g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• There is residue on the windshie ld from the windshield wipers.
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to th e headlights being improperly adjusted.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorre ct sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The suspension has been modified.
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• There is residue on the windshi eld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (inco rrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.
• The suspension has been modified.
• Tire chains are installed.
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