2012 HONDA CIVIC Headlight

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 118)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 120)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 121)
❙Cruise Control Buttons *
(P 220)
❙Km/Mile Change Knob (P 78)
❙CLOCK Knob*
(P 98)
❙MENU Button *
(P 86)
❙ / / / Buttons *
(P 86)+–
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
System
Voice Control Buttons *
(P 177)
❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P 80, 82)
❙SOURCE Button*
(P 86)
❙ (Display/Information) Button *
(P 82)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Brightness Control (P 122)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 251)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 121, 278)
❙Tires (P 280, 299)
❙Fog Lights *
(P 120, 272)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 101)
❙Power Door Mirrors*
(P 125)
❙Headlights (P 118, 268)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 118, 273)
❙How to Refuel (P 235)
❙High-Mount Brake Light *
(P 277)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 111)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 109)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 275)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 275)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 275)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 275)

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Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Turn Signal
Indicators
●
The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.
● If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.● Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately. 2Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 273, 275
—
High-Beam
Indicator●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
——
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO *
when the exterior
lights are on.● If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the exterior lights are on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door is
opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator *●
Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
● It does not mean there is a problem
with your side airbags.
● Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Comes on when someone is sitting
in the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
Instrument Panel
Customize Settings
Display Setup
Trip Computer Setup
Lighting Setup
Door Setup
Default All
Select Wallpaper
Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Fuel Efficiency Backlight*
Interior Light Dimming Time
Auto Light Sensitivity
*
Auto Door Lock
Security Relock Timer
Import Wallpaper
Delete Wallpaper
Trip Meter Item to Display
Welcome Screen
Color Theme
Turn by Turn Display*
Trip A Reset with Refuel
Display km/miles
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Door Lock Mode
Auto Door Unock
Keyless Lock Acknowledgment
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize
Settings Trip Computer SetupAdjust
Outside Temp.
Display
*1 Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
*2
~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C *2
~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A Reset
with Refuel Set Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.
On/Off
*2
Display km/miles Changes the displayed measurement on the multi-information display.
Auto
*2
/km/miles
Fuel Efficiency
Backlight Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. On
*2
/Off
Lighting Setup Interior Light
Dimming Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60sec/30sec
*2
/15sec
Headlight Auto Off
Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec/30sec/15sec
*2
/0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity *1Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High/Mid
*2
/Low/Min

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Controls
Turn SignalsThe turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch. ■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click. ■ Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.■ Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on. 2 Lights On Indicator P. 73
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on side marker, tail, and
rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
When you turn the light switch to
#Y , the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the
#Y position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Automatic Lighting Control *1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
You can change the AUTO light sensitivity and
automatic lighting off timer setting using the multi-
information display.
2 Customized Features P. 86
Light Sensor
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights *
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:•The ignition switch is in ON
(w .
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the origin al brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when
the daytime running lights are on. 2 Fog Light Indicator *
P. 73
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models