windshield wipers HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2017 10.G Owners Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P536)
❙Windshield Wipers (P177, 556)
❙Tires (P561, 585)
❙Fog Lights* (P173, 550)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P184)
❙How to Refuel (P518)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P555)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P154)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P515)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P138)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P170, 553)
❙Headlights (P170, 548)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P170, 551)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P170, 553)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P552)
❙Taillights (P555)
❙Back-Up Lights (P554)
❙Brake Lights (P554)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P554)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P555)
❙Rear Wiper (P179, 559)
❙Hatch Release Button (P155)
❙License Plate Light (P555)
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam*
Controls
Turn the headlight switch in AUTO and pull
the headlight lever to low beam.
2 Light Switches P. 170
The auto high-beam indicator comes on.
■Temporary cancellation
The auto high-beam operation is temporarily canceled while:
• You are continuously driving at a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers run at high speed for more than a few seconds.
The system operation resumes once the condit ion that caused it to cancel improves.
■To Operate the System1To Operate the System
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the air flow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Headlight Switch
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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*, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■AUTO*
2 Automatic Intermittent Wipers* P. 178
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper the
operation.
■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.
■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.
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.
If the wipers stop operating due to an 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.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ringIntermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*:
OFF
LO
: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.Low speed with
intermittent
AUTO
*: Automatic intermittent operation
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
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash
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 washers 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 wipers 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
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
INT: Intermittent
Windshield Wiper OperationRear Wiper Operation
IntermittentIntermittent
Low speed wipe
High speed wipeContinuous
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Index
W
Wallpaper.......................................... 228, 252
Warning and Information Messages ... 98, 99
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 602
Warning Labels ........................................... 75
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 625
Watts ......................................................... 618
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 566
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 589
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 303
Window Washers ...................................... 177
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 547
Switch ..................................................... 177
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 161
Windshield ................................................ 177
Cleaning .......................................... 577, 580
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 212
Washer Fluid............................................ 547
Wiper Blades ........................................... 556
Wipers and Washers ................................ 177
Winter Tires............................................... 569
Snow Tires ............................................... 569
Tire Chains .............................................. 569
Wipers and Washers ................................. 177
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 556
Front ....................................................... 177
Rear......................................................... 179
Wireless Charger ....................................... 200
WMA ................................................. 237, 293
Worn Tires ................................................. 561
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