How to Use the Honda Civic Wiper?
3 Answers
Vehicle steering wheel on the right side of the wiper control switch, clockwise turn is the rear wiper on, counterclockwise is off. Press the wiper control switch towards yourself for the front wiper water spray, press towards the dashboard for the rear wiper water spray. The following are the different operating states of the wiper: OFF: Front wiper stops working, which is the off position of the car wiper, rotate to this position to turn it off. INT: Automatic intermittent operation. Pull the lever down one notch, the wiper will start working automatically in an intermittent manner. This gear needs to be manually reset, suitable for light rain or snow. LO: Continuous operation. Pull the lever down one more notch, the wiper will operate continuously at an automatic rate; this gear also requires manual reset, suitable for heavier rain or snow. HI: Continuous high-speed operation. Pull the lever all the way down, the wiper will operate at high speed. This gear needs to be manually reset, suitable for heavy rain. Generally, in heavy rain conditions, even setting the wiper to the highest speed may not be effective. The best approach is to turn on the hazard lights, pull over, and wait for the rain to lessen before continuing.
I've been driving a Honda Civic for several years, and the wiper operation is really not complicated. Gently pushing the control lever on the right side downward activates slow-speed wiping, perfect for light rain; pushing it upward switches to fast-speed wiping, especially useful during heavy rain or storms. There's a small rotary knob on the lever to adjust the intermittent mode speed—turning it faster increases the wiping frequency, ideal for overcast or drizzly days. At the top, there's a spray button; a light press washes the front windshield, ensuring clear visibility. Remember to check if the wiper rubber blades are worn out—old ones can't clean properly and may scratch the glass. I replace mine once a year for peace of mind. When driving in the rain, pay extra attention to the wiper movements—don't just focus on the music, safety comes first.
As a new Honda Civic owner, I've studied the windshield wipers and they're quite intuitive! The control stalk is on the right side of the steering wheel - gently push it down for slow wiping, push up to increase speed, just like adjusting a fan. The intermittent mode is the coolest, letting you adjust wiping frequency with a rotary knob to match different rainfall intensities. The washer function is cleverly hidden at the end of the stalk - just press it to spray water for convenient windshield cleaning. Though I was clumsy at first, after a few tries I realized how user-friendly the design is. Always check your wipers' flexibility before driving in rain to avoid mid-journey jams.
