Quick answer

Cycle power On then Off and hold the stalk at MIST for more than two seconds within 10 seconds to move both front wipers clear of the hood.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

All listed 2023–2025 U.S. CR-V trims; Sport-L Hybrid applies from 2024 onward.

Retail trim / version
LX, EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Sport Touring Hybrid
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Published availability and qualifications

All listed 2023–2025 U.S. CR-V trims; Sport-L Hybrid applies from 2024 onward.

Visual orientation

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Maintenance orientation diagram for Honda CR-V
Maintenance orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Set the power mode to On and then to Vehicle Off.

  2. 02

    Within 10 seconds, hold the wiper lever at MIST for more than two seconds.

  3. 03

    Wait for both wiper arms to move into the maintenance position.

  4. 04

    Lift the arms and service the blades as needed.

  5. 05

    Lower both arms gently onto the windshield.

  6. 06

    Set power On and move the wiper switch to MIST once to return the arms to their parked position.

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Important limits

  • Do not pull the arms up from their normal parked position; this can damage them.
  • Do not let an arm fall against the glass.
  • Defrost frozen blades before operating the wipers.
  • Use correctly fitting replacement parts and the complete manual procedure.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Repeat the MIST hold within 10 seconds of switching the vehicle Off.
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Primary evidence

2024 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual — Changing the Front Wiper Blade

Relevant section or page: Gasoline Owner's Manual, pages 603–604. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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2023–25 Honda CR-V Useful Tips and Tricks

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