Honda CR-V: Wipers and Washers / Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
* Not available on all models
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


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
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
*1 .
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP
button instead of an ignition switch...
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON *1 .
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an
ignition switch...
Other information:
The side airbags help protect the torso and pelvis of the driver or a front
passenger
during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
Housing Locations
The side airbags are housed in the outside
edge of the driver's and passenger's seat-
backs.
Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG...
Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached...