windshield wipers HONDA CR-V 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Windshield Wipers (P186, 586)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P138)
❚How to Refuel (P555)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P585)
❚Rear Wiper (P188, 588)
❚Brake/Taillights (P583)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P197)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P569)
❚Fog Lights* (P180, 583)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P552)
❚Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker Lights
(P175, 176, 583)
❚Tires (P590, 613)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P149)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P175, 583)
❚Headlights (P176, 581)
❚Taillights (P584)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P583)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P583)
❚Back-Up Lights (P584)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P585)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P176, 185, 583)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P158)
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Quick Reference Guide
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Steering Wheel (P195)
●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P146)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P149)
Use a forward and back kicking motion
under the center of the rear bumper to
open or close the power tailgate while
carrying the smart entry remote.
Models with Hands Free Access
1 sec.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
If the auto high-beam indicator does not co me on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto high-beam is ac tive, the headlights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operati on does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
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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*2/AUTO*3, LO,
HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever 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.
*2: Models with manual intermittent operation
*3: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1Wipers 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.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogger 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 speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
If the wiper stops operating due to an 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
*2/AUTO*3
OFF
LO : Low speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
HI: High speed wipe
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* 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 the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
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.
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
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 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 the 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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Index
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 148
Customize ............................................... 127
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 181
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 476
OFF Button .............................................. 477
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Amber) .............. 90
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 89
Automatic Brake Hold .............................. 532
Indicator ............................................ 80, 532
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 187
Automatic Lighting .................................. 177
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 115
Average Speed .......................................... 115
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) ............................ 521
B
Battery....................................................... 599
Charging System Indicator ................. 81, 629
Jump Starting .......................................... 623
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 599
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 601
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 39
Beverage Holders ...................................... 215
Blind spot information System ................ 516
Indicator .................................................... 89
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 257, 313
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 390, 414
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 528
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 534 Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 532
Brake Assist System ................................. 535
Fluid ........................................................ 579
Foot Brake............................................... 531
Indicator (Red) ........................... 78, 631, 632
Parking Brake .......................................... 528
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 189
Bulb Replacement .................................... 581
Brake/Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light
and Rear Side Marker Lights .................. 583
Fog Lights ............................................... 583
Front Turn Signal/ Front Side Marker Lights .................................................... 583
Headlights ............................................... 581
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 585
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 583
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 585
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 583
Taillight and Back-Up Lights .................... 584
Bulb Specifications ................................... 644
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 222
Carrying Cargo ................................. 453, 455
Certification Label .................................... 646
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 581
Charging System Indicator ................. 81, 629Child Safety
................................................ 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 147
Child Seat ................................................... 62
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 64
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 65
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 70
Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 64
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 66
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 147
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 606
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 604
Climate Control System ........................... 228
Changing the Mode................................ 228
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 229
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 603
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 229
Sensors ................................................... 232
Synchronization Mode ............................ 231
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 228
Clock ......................................................... 132
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 536
Coat Hook ................................................ 221
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 536
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 613, 645
Compass .................................................... 448
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Index
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®).............. 513
Off Button .............................................. 514
Off Indicator ............................................. 84
System Indicator ....................................... 84
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 571, 645
Voice Control Operation ......................... 286
Audio Commands ................................... 288
Climate Control Commands.................... 289
General Commands ................................ 289
Music Search Commands ........................ 289
On Screen Commands ............................ 289
Phone Commands .................................. 288
Useful Commands .................................. 288
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 287
Voice Recognition ................................... 286
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 513
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 243, 271
Warning and Info rmation Messages ........ 97
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 629
Warning Labels .......................................... 76
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 651
Watts ........................................................ 644
WAV .......................................................... 254
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 595
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 616
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 321 Window Washers
...................................... 186
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 580
Switch ..................................................... 186
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 163
Windshield ................................................ 186
Cleaning .......................................... 604, 607
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 229
Washer Fluid ........................................... 580
Wiper Blades ........................................... 586
Wipers and Washers ................................ 186
Winter Tires .............................................. 598
Snow Tires ............................................... 598
Tire Chains .............................................. 598
Wipers and Washers ................................. 186
Automatic Intermittent Wipers................. 187
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 586
Front ....................................................... 186
Rear ........................................................ 188
Wireless Charger ....................................... 218
WMA ................................................. 254, 310
Worn Tires ................................................. 590
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