windshield wipers HONDA CR-V 2012 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Owners Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Audio Antenna (P 152)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 115, 292)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 99)
❙Headlights (P 112, 285)
❙How to Refuel (P 260)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 291)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 105)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P 104)
❙Rear Wiper (P 116, 294)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 288)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 288)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 288)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 288)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 121)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 273)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 114, 286)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera *
(P 258)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 112, 288)
❙Side Marker Lights (P 112, 287)
❙Tires (P 296, 317)

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
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Controls
Wipers and WashersThe windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
■ 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.
■Front Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICEDo not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICEIn cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
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.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring *
MIST
INT : Low speed with
intermittent
OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull to use
washer.
Long delay
Short delay
* Not available on all models

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Index
Emergency Towing .................................. 336
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 323
Noise When Braking .................................. 20
Overheating............................................. 327
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 317
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 19, 102
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 326
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals ............................................... 112
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 74
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................... 99
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 11
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 150, 151
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 193
V
Valet Key ..................................................... 98
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 342
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 248
Off Button ............................................... 249
Off Indicator .............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 275, 341
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 248W
Wallpaper
................................................... 90
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 329
Warning Labels ........................................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 347
Watts ......................................................... 340
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 301
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 320
Window Washers ..................................... 115
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 284
Switch ..................................................... 115
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 108
Windshield ................................................ 115
Cleaning ................................................. 313
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 144, 146
Washer Fluid ........................................... 284
Wiper Blades ........................................... 292
Wipers and Washers................................ 115
Winter Tires .............................................. 304
Snow Tires .............................................. 304
Tire Chains .............................................. 304
Wipers and Washers ................................. 115
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 292
Front ....................................................... 115
Rear ........................................................ 116
WMA ................................................. 160, 168
Worn Tires ................................................ 296 X XM
® Radio ................................................ 158