windshield wipers HONDA CR-V 2016 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Owners Manual

Visual Index
8
Quick Reference Guide
❙Audio Antenna (P 209)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 164, 461)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 133)
❙How to Refuel (P 421)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 460)
❙Rear Wiper (P 165, 463)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 457)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 457)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 457)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 457)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 174)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 440)
❙Fog Lights* (P 162, 453)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 417)
❙Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights (P 158, 455, 456)
❙Parking Lights (P 159, 456)
❙Tires (P 465, 485)
❙Headlights (P 159, 452)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P 140)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P141)
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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.
■AUTO*
2 Automatic Intermittent Wipers* P. 165
■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.
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 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.
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.
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk 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 ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*: Low speed with
intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
AUTO*: Automatic
intermittent operation
Long delay
Short delay
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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 amount 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 Wipers and Washers
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.
Adjustment Ring
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not put the wiper lever in AUTO when cleaning
the windshield or driving through a car wash. If the
wiper lever is in AUTO , and the power mode is in ON,
the rainfall sensor may re spond to your hand or car
wash liquids, and the wipers may operate
automatically.
Rainfall Sensor
Low: The wipers start to
react to a larger amount
of rainfall.
High: The wipers start to
react to a smaller amount
of rainfall.
* 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 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 the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift th e transmission to
(R with the windshield wipe rs activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically as fo llows 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
INT : Intermittent
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
Continued
Driving
■The system operation is suspended if
you:
• Set the wipers to continuous operation.
u Turning the wipers off resumes the
LKAS.
• Decrease the vehicle speed to about 40
mph (64 km/h) or less.
u Increasing the vehicle speed to about 45
mph (72 km/h) or more resumes the
LKAS.
• Depress the brake pedal.
u The LKAS resumes and starts detecting
the lane lines again once you release the
brake pedal.
■The LKAS may automatica lly be suspended when:
• The system fails to detect lane lines.
• The steering wheel is quickly turned.
• You fail to steer the vehicle.
• The vehicle runs on a curved road over the speed limit.
Once these conditions no longer exist, the LKAS automatically resumes.
■The LKAS may automatically be canceled when:
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, gets dirty.
When the LKAS is suspended,
the lane lines on the multi-
information disp lay change to
contour lines.
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Index
522
Index
Index
Numbers
4WD........................................................... 400
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 407
Accessories and Modifications ................. 424
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 189
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................. 375
Indicator .................................................... 82
Additives Coolant ................................................... 447
Engine Oil ................................................ 442
Washer .................................................... 451
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 442
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 184
Front Seats .............................................. 175
Head Restraints........................................ 178
Mirrors .................................................... 173
Rear Seat Back ......................................... 183
Rear Seats................................................ 182
Steering Wheel ........................................ 172
Adjusting the Sound ................................. 237
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 200
Changing the Mode ................................ 200
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 201
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 477
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 200 Sensors ................................................... 203
Synchronized Mode................................. 202
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ...................................... 197
Cooling ................................................... 199
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 199
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 477
Heating ................................................... 198
Air Pressure ....................................... 466, 511
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator.............................................. 51, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ..................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 50
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............................ 400
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 215
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Indicator.................................................... 73
Armrest ..................................................... 184
Audio Antenna ......................................... 209
Audio System ............................................ 206
Adjusting the Sound................................ 214
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 207
Error Messages ........................................ 262 General Information................................ 267
Internet Radio ......................................... 224
iPhone .................................................... 270
iPod ........................................................ 221
MP3/WMA/AAC ..................... 218, 226, 253
Pandora
®................................................ 224
Reactivating ............................................ 210
Recommended CDs ................................ 268
Recommended Devices ........................... 270
Security Code ......................................... 210
Theft Protection ...................................... 210
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 207
USB Flash Drives...................................... 270
USB Port(s) .............................................. 208
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 233
Authorized Manuals ................................ 519
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 139
Customize .............................................. 122
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 165
Automatic Lighting .................................. 160
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 207
Average Fuel Economy ...................... 94, 112
Average Speed ......................................... 112
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) ............................ 400
B
Battery...................................................... 474
Charging System Indicator ................ 71, 499
Jump Starting ......................................... 494
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 474
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Index
Warning Labels........................................... 68
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 517
Watts ......................................................... 510
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 470
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 488
Window Washers ...................................... 164
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 451
Switch ..................................................... 164
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 150
Windshield ................................................ 164
Cleaning .................................................. 481
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 199, 201
Washer Fluid............................................ 451
Wiper Blades ........................................... 461
Wipers and Washers ................................ 164
Winter Tires............................................... 473
Snow Tires ............................................... 473
Tire Chains .............................................. 473
Wipers and Washers ................................. 164
Automatic Intermittent Wipers................. 165
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 461
Front ....................................................... 164
Rear......................................................... 166
WMA ......................................... 218, 226, 253
Worn Tires ................................................. 465
X
XM® Radio ................................................. 242
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