2024 Honda HR-V Wipers and Washers User Manual
This tutorial covers the 2024 Honda HR-V’s wipers and washers’ features, proper use, and maintenance to provide best performance and excellent sight in all weather.
2024 Honda HR-V Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the power mode is in ON.
MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.
Wiper switch (OFF, INT, 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.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
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.
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out. The pump may 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 or heated windshield* to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
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.
Rear Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and washer can be used when the power mode is in ON.
Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain.
Washer 
Sprays on the rear window while you rotate the switch to this position. Hold it to activate the rear wiper and to spray the washer. Once released, the washer spray will stop and the rear wiper will return to its selected switch setting after a few sweeps.
Operating in reverse
When you put the transmission to (R with the windshield wiper activated, the rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such as the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place. Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove the obstacle.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an overload.
Wiper operation will return to normal within a few minutes.
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror* button to defog the rear window and mirrors* when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirror* automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside temperature. However, if the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, it does not automatically switch off.
Canadian models
Heated Windshield Button
Press the heated windshield button to deice the windshield at the wiper park area of the windshield when the power mode is in ON.
The heated windshield will automatically switch off after 15 minutes.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.
Models with heated door mirror
When the power mode is set to ON and the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.