New Mk4 owner very soon..but now worried!

[5thcivic]

The brake hold is fully automatic, you don't need to press the brake pedal, and only press the button once to turn it on. You are braked until you press the accelerator, and the next stop you are automatically braked again.

[Jazzfreak]

The brake hold is fully automatic, you don't need to press the brake pedal, and only press the button once to turn it on. You are braked until you press the accelerator, and the next stop you are automatically braked again.

I take it you mean that obviously I brake to stop the car and the brake hold kicks in and then you can just drive away without releasing the brake hold.. so in effect it cuts out the need for the handbrake totally?

Excuse me being an ignoramus.

You all seem to love this hybrid/ auto thingamyjig…. Fingers well and truly crossed.

Thanks all so far. I bet I will have more questions

Really appreciate it

[Lord Voltermore]

Interesting! I’ve got a Jack and wheel brace/wrench. But..not that cover. Looks nice and tidy. Where did you get that cover? And is it called a spare wheel cover? I mean is that it’s actual function or is it something you’ve adapted?. Many thanks and I see you’ve secured it with a strap.

I got it on Ebay. Purpose made.   . Search under 'spare wheel bag' or 'spare wheel cover' and you will find loads of listings ,some in different styles and materials ..     Mine is made with a  non woven material  but is quite strong.  There are different sizes so find a listing for the wheel and tyre size for your car.   £10 -£11   inc postage. (I paid £8 in 2021  )  For safety reasons I strap it down ,one end to a luggage tie down loop in the rear left hand corner of the boot  and the other  to an ISOfix loop normally used to secure child seats. Its located where the seat back hinges forward  ,the photo gives a clue where its located.   The Isofix loop  is plenty strong enough  but does move forward if you fold the seatback down.   And maybe not an ideal arrangement if you actually need to fit a child seat.

[Spodric]

My other vehicle is a robotised manual that I always drive in Auto mode. I always prefer to drive automatics. It annoys me when my other vehicle is in for its annual service and MOT, and the only loan car available always is a manual one. Every year it takes a while to get used to pressing the clutch, changing gear manually again, and it involves some jerky "bunny hop" starts, and almost stalling the engine. During the long trip home and back I'm praying there won't be a stop-start traffic tailback on the motorway.

I used to have manual sports cars and a rally car, so in those days I enjoyed that experience. Nowadays I hate this kind of primitive throwback. It doesn't suit modern congestion on the roads I use. When the Jazz goes in for service I don't need a loan car so I am spared this ordeal.

Direct electric drive and the single gear used by the Jazz is bliss. The transition between different electric and ICE drive modes is seamless. I just hope it stays reliable, now that the failed brake feel simulator module has been replaced.

[ahavoja]

I guess nothing to worry me about accidentally knocking the handbrake button?
I am guessing nothing will happen whilst driving? Yes,a stupid question/scenario I know but…I just love a hefty pull up handbrake.

Cal me old fashioned…. :'(

I have tried pulling the electric handbrake of my Jazz while driving. If you pull it up and quickly let go, nothing happens. If you pull it up and hold it up, then it slows the car down with the brakes of all 4 wheels, similarly as if you pressed the brake pedal down firmly. It can be used as an emergency brake by the passenger, if the driver for example faints while driving. Just make sure no one is driving close behind you before trying it.

[Jazzik]

Applying the handbrake while driving is also a perfect trick to remove rust from the brake discs.

Of course, we all understand that this trick should only be used in situations where it can be done without any risk to yourself or fellow road users!

[Jazzfreak]

Ok taken delivery of my 2023 Mk4 and,yes,lovely drive but getting used to all the gubbins on the ‘infotainment’ system. Mind blowing and I reckon most unnecessary.

Anyway I digress. Can I call on collective brains here?
How do I adjust the direction of spray for the front windscreen washers please? They are different from older cars on which I used a pin or something.

And secondly no water coming out of rear washer. I know it’s been cold etc but it’s now 5c-6c and still nowt.
Don’t really want Honda to have it for a whole day to rectify this…but probably no choice.

Thanks as always for advice.

[Tombola]

Ok taken delivery of my 2023 Mk4 and,yes,lovely drive but getting used to all the gubbins on the ‘infotainment’ system. Mind blowing and I reckon most unnecessary.

Anyway I digress. Can I call on collective brains here?
How do I adjust the direction of spray for the front windscreen washers please? They are different from older cars on which I used a pin or something.

And secondly no water coming out of rear washer. I know it’s been cold etc but it’s now 5c-6c and still nowt.
Don’t really want Honda to have it for a whole day to rectify this…but probably no choice.

Thanks as always for advice.

I believe there is a special tool for adjusting front washer jets and even with that they are quite difficult to adjust, on my car the drivers side jet sprays water further up the screen than the passenger side jet, looks normal to me. With the rear washer keep the switch turned until water appears there can be a short delay   

[Lord Voltermore]

Its been pretty cold overnight and summer mix may still be  frozen in the pipes, despite it rising to +6c at times.   I'd try sitting the car in the sun for a bit longer and maybe heating it up as much as possible. Even consider careful use of a fan heater etc   if you can.  This might solve the rear washers and the front aim.   Then make sure some winter mix has been pumped through.   

If adjustment is required bear in mind plastic bits can become brittle in cold weather.

[Lincolnshire Rambler]

Even with “antifreeze screen wash “the rear wash nozzle does seem prone to blocking up in freezing conditions on the Jazz..

[Jazzfreak]

I have put antifreeze in the washer. Maybe there was just water before?
I have put 50/50 concentrate and water as usual. Maybe someone else can assist with the front windscreen washer jets?

[Lord Voltermore]

 I always use ready mixed minus 20c in winter.  This may seem over the top but some of the all season types sold in the UK are only good for minus 5C .  Scotland has already had minus 11 this winter.  And front screens can get get colder still with wind chill.

[Tombola]

I have put antifreeze in the washer. Maybe there was just water before?
I have put 50/50 concentrate and water as usual. Maybe someone else can assist with the front windscreen washer jets?

This is a Civic but looks similar to a Jazz
https://www.google.com/search?q=honda+Jazz+screen+washer+adjustment&sca_esv=b951df46405dd94f&source=hp&ei=0tdAZ5X8L56mhbIPzLGBoQQ&iflsig=AL9hbdgAAAAAZ0Dl4uKg72ugCetMJBPVUcN0goAsS0Ia&ved=0ahUKEwiVrdDp0vCJAxUeU0EAHcxYIEQQ4dUDCA8&uact=5&oq=honda+Jazz+screen+washer+adjustment&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IiNob25kYSBKYXp6IHNjcmVlbiB3YXNoZXIgYWRqdXN0bWVudDIFECEYoAFIl_IBUABYp-kBcAB4AJABAJgBhAGgAdAVqgEEMzMuMrgBA8gBAPgBAZgCI6ACshbCAgsQABiABBixAxiDAcICERAuGIAEGLEDGNEDGIMBGMcBwgIOEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYigXCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIEEAAYA8ICERAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGNQCGIoFwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgUQABiABMICBhAAGBYYHsICCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFwgIHEAAYgAQYDcICBxAhGKABGArCAgUQIRifBZgDAJIHBDMzLjKgB-_PAQ&sclient=gws-wiz#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:484a6d4c,vid:WOezkFUdQ0Y,st:0

[Jazzfreak]

I have put antifreeze in the washer. Maybe there was just water before?
I have put 50/50 concentrate and water as usual. Maybe someone else can assist with the front windscreen washer jets?

This is a Civic but looks similar to a Jazz
https://www.google.com/search?q=honda+Jazz+screen+washer+adjustment&sca_esv=b951df46405dd94f&source=hp&ei=0tdAZ5X8L56mhbIPzLGBoQQ&iflsig=AL9hbdgAAAAAZ0Dl4uKg72ugCetMJBPVUcN0goAsS0Ia&ved=0ahUKEwiVrdDp0vCJAxUeU0EAHcxYIEQQ4dUDCA8&uact=5&oq=honda+Jazz+screen+washer+adjustment&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IiNob25kYSBKYXp6IHNjcmVlbiB3YXNoZXIgYWRqdXN0bWVudDIFECEYoAFIl_IBUABYp-kBcAB4AJABAJgBhAGgAdAVqgEEMzMuMrgBA8gBAPgBAZgCI6ACshbCAgsQABiABBixAxiDAcICERAuGIAEGLEDGNEDGIMBGMcBwgIOEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYigXCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIEEAAYA8ICERAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGNQCGIoFwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgUQABiABMICBhAAGBYYHsICCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFwgIHEAAYgAQYDcICBxAhGKABGArCAgUQIRifBZgDAJIHBDMzLjKgB-_PAQ&sclient=gws-wiz#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:484a6d4c,vid:WOezkFUdQ0Y,st:0

Blimey,what a palaver. Thanks for the link. People having to make tools? Give me a break. Surely it can’t be that difficult can it?
I will take it in to be done under the warranty. For goodness sake. Then I will pick brains

[Lord Voltermore]

I have had cars where even with a good strong winter mix the more  volatile ingredient (alcohol?) could evaporate overnight from the the exposed fine nozzle tips leaving a tiny amount of plain water that then froze the tip.   Once the tips were warmed up and winter mix began to flow through them this speeded up the  defrosting .Spray  pressure and pattern improved.  And you may not even have winter mix yet in the pipes. 

Storm Bert is set to raise temperatures into the teens  over the weekend  ,even overnight.  I would wait and see if this fixes them  before going any further.