windshield wipers HONDA CR-Z 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 229)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 114, 250)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 100)
❙Headlights
(P 111, 242)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights (P 111, 246)
❙Tires
(P 253, 271)
❙Fog Lights *
(P 113)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 248)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 247)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 247)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 248)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 249)
❙How to Refuel
(P 217)
❙Rear Wiper (P115,252)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P 104)
❙Hatch Release
(P105)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P 111, 246)
❙Door Mirrors
(P 120)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 249)
❙Rearview Camera
(P214)
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
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
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In 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.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermitte ntly, 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.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
HI : High speed wipe Pull to use washer.
LO
: Low speed wipe
INT
: Intermittent
OFF
MIST
Long delay Short delay
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 269
Blown Fuse ...................................... 297, 298
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 24
Emergency Towing .................................. 301
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 286
Noise When Braking .................................. 24
Overheating............................................. 290
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 271
Regular Gasoline.............................. 216, 306
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 289
Unable to Open the Hatch ....................... 303
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
Turn Signals ............................................... 111
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 74 U
Unlocking the Doors
................................ 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 139
USB Flash Drive ......................................... 157
VVanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 308
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 203
Off Button............................................... 204
Off Indicator.............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Ventilation ................................................ 134
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 231, 307
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 203W
Warning and Information Messages
........ 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 292
Warning Labels .......................................... 63
Warranties (Warranty M anual provided
separately) .............................................. 313
Watts ........................................................ 306
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 258
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 274
Window Washers ..................................... 114
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 241
Switch .................................................... 114
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 108
Windshield ............................................... 114
Cleaning ................................................. 268
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 135
Washer Fluid ........................................... 241
Wiper Blades................................... 250, 252
Wipers and Washers ............................... 114
Winter Tires .............................................. 261
Snow Tires .............................................. 261
Tire Chains.............................................. 261
Wipers and Washers ................................ 114
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades ................................................... 250
WMA ................................................. 147, 151
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