Quick answer

With the front wipers operating, shifting into Reverse automatically runs the rear wiper even when its own switch is Off.

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Availability

Verified for all 2024–2025 U.S.-market CR-V trims.

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LX, EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Sport Touring Hybrid
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Verified for all 2024–2025 U.S.-market CR-V trims.

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How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Set the vehicle power mode to On.

  2. 02

    Activate the front windshield wipers.

  3. 03

    Select INT or AUTO for intermittent front wiping, or LO/HI for continuous wiping.

  4. 04

    Shift into R.

  5. 05

    The rear wiper operates automatically even if its own switch is Off.

  6. 06

    Shift out of R to end the reverse-triggered behavior.

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Important limits

  • The behavior requires the front wipers to be active.
  • INT or rain-sensing AUTO produces intermittent rear operation; LO or HI produces continuous operation.
  • Do not operate wipers on frozen or dry glass.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Confirm the front wipers—not only the washer—are operating before selecting Reverse.
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Primary evidence

2024 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual — Rear Wiper Operating in Reverse

Relevant section or page: Gasoline Owner's Manual, page 188. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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