windshield wipers HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2008 8.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.74)
(P.73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P.72)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P.65)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
(P.64)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.75)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
(P.167)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
(P.176) (P.76) (P.96)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.75)
HORN
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Gauges .64
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Odometer .64
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Display Change Button .65
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Current Fuel Mileage .65
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Trip Meter .66
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Average Fuel Mileage .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .68
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IMA Battery Level Gauge .69
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Charge/Assist Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
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Turn Signal and Headlights .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .76 ...............................
Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .84
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener .87
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Remote Transmitter .88
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Seats .90
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Power Windows .94
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Mirrors .95
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Parking Brake .97
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Interior Convenience Items .98
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Beverage Holder .99
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Accessory Power Socket .99
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Glove Box .99
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Console Compartment .99
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Interior Lights .100
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.31)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.75)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.96)
HEATED MIRRORS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
SEL/RESET BUTTON
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
(P.65)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.74)
(P.64) (P.73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.72)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL
(P.167)
(P.176)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HORN
(P.76)
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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the
lever.
The wipers are not activated. The length of the wiper
interval is varied
automatically according to
the vehicle’s speed. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you,
andholdit.Thewashersspray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep af ter
you release the lever.
Vary the delay by turning the
adjustment ring. If you turn it to
the shortest delay
( position), the wipers
change to low speed operation
when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).
While the vehicle is stopped and in
gear, the wipers sweep the
windshield whenever you remove
your f oot f rom the brake pedal.
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6. MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
Windshield Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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ADJUSTMENT RING
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TransmissionChecking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .221
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Fluid Selection .221,222
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Identif ication Number .267
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Shif ting the Automatic .192
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Treadwear .270
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Trip Meter .66
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Trunk .87
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Opening .87
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Open Monitor Light .60
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Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .241
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .270
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Unleaded Gasoline .174
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .218
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Vanity Mirror .98
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Vehicle Capacity Load .185
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Vehicle Dimensions .268 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .266
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Vehicle Storage .240
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Ventilation .105
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VIN .266
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Viscosity, Oil .215
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .53
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Warranty Coverages .281
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .220
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Indicator .61
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Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .76
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Alignment and Balance .236
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Cleaning .233
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Compact Spare .242
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Nut Wrench .243
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .94
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Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72 ...................................
Def roster .106
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Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades .230
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Operation .72
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Worn Tires .233
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .263
Index
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