Honda CR-V: Wipers and Washers / Windshield Wipers/Washers

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.

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 *

* Not available on all models

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.

*2: Models with manual intermittent operation *3: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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.

Operating the wipers in this 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.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

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, park the vehicle in a safe place. Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY or LOCK *1 , then remove the obstacle.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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.