Checking The Battery; Changing Wiper Blades - Honda 2016 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual

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Checking the Battery

Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.
For jump starting, see page 114.
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a face
shield, or have a skilled technician do it.
If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• Some systems are temporarily deactivated. Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20
km/h) or more, and the indicator(s) should go off.
• The immobilizer system needs to be reset (see page 26).*
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Changing Wiper Blades

If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them first with a
paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated,
you should change the wiper blades.
1. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
2. Press and hold the tab, then slide the blade holder
3. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling
4. Slide the new wiper blade into the holder. The tab
5. Slide the wiper blade holder onto the wiper arm
6. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the
NOTICE
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
*Canadian models only
passenger side.
toward the base of the wiper arm.
the tabbed end out.
on the holder should fit in the indent of the wiper
blade.
securely.
driver side.
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Tab
End cap at
Blade
the bottom
Tab
Blade
Holder
Holder
Tab
Blade
Cap
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