wipers HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2014 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 136)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 140)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P 326)
❙Km/Mile Change Knob (P 82)
❙CLOCK Knob* (P 104)
❙MENU Button* (P 90)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons* (P 90)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons* (P 246, 277)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P 84, 87)
❙SOURCE Button* (P 90)
❙ (Display/Information) Button* (P 86)
❙Brightness Control (P 141)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P 331)
❙Fog Lights* (P 139)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 361)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 140, 389)
❙Tires (P 391, 411)
❙Fog Lights* (P 139, 380)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 109)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 144)
❙Headlights (P 136, 376)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 136, 383)
❙How to Refuel (P 344)
❙High-Mount Brake Light* (P 388)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 124)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 121)
❙Rearview Camera* (P 342)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 386)
❙Taillights (P 386)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 385)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 385)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 385)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P 122)
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 103)
Clock (P 104)
aPress the CLOCK knob to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
bTurn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
hours.
cPress the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.
dTurn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.
ePress the CLOCK knob to complete
clock adjustment.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation systemModels without display audio
Models with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
*
● Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P 136)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights (P 136)
Wipers and Washers
(P 140)
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring
*
: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 104
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 106
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*....... 108Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 109
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 114
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 116
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
*........ 117
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 121
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 125
Security System Alarm
*.................... 125Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 128Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 130
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
*............................... 131
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 132
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 135
Turn Signals ..................................... 136
Light Switches.................................. 136
Fog Lights
*...................................... 139
Daytime Running Lights ................... 139
Wipers and Washers ........................ 140
Brightness Control ........................... 141
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 142
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 143 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 144
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 144
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 154
Interior Convenience Items .............. 156
Heating and Cooling
*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C*........ 161
Climate Control System*
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 165Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 167
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
The headlights automatically co me on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
take the remote with you, and close the driver's door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
* Not available on all models
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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 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.
■Adjusting the delay*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 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
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
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 vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s shortest
delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal within a
few minutes, once the circ uit has returned to normal.
If the wipers stop operating due to any 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 adjustment ring
All models
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT: OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Low speed with
intermittentLong delay
Short delay
* Not available on all models
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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
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
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, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
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.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod Grip
Clamp
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Index
Windshield............................................... 140
Cleaning ................................................. 407
Defrosting/Defogging ..................... 164, 166
Washer Fluid ........................................... 375
Wiper Blades........................................... 389
Wipers and Washers ............................... 140
Winter Tires .............................................. 399
Snow Tires .............................................. 399
Tire Chains.............................................. 399
Wipers and Washers ................................ 140
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 389
WMA ................. 178, 184, 192, 207, 215, 220
Worn Tires ................................................ 391
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