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:
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems. Immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine...
Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your
vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the RDM system has
limitations...