2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID headlights

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Km/Mile Change Knob
(P 82)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 120)
❙
(Select/Reset) Knob
(P 83)
❙
(Display/Information) Button
(P 83)
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 124)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 225)
❙MENU Button
(P 91)
❙SOURCE Button
(P 91)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons
(P 91)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 175)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Brightness Control
(P 125)
❙CLOCK Knob
(P 104)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 259)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 124, 277)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 107)
❙Headlights
(P 120, 271)
❙Daytime Running Lights
(P123, 272)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P 120, 273)
❙Tires
(P 279, 297)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights
(P 120, 273)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 128)

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
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 lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0, pull
the key out, and then insert the key and
turn it to ON
(w again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 225
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CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2Cruise Control P. 225
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Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize
SettingsTrip
Computer
SetupAdjust
Outside
Temp. DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A reset
triggerChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.With refuel/IGN Off/Manual
only
*1
Trip B reset
triggerChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B.With refuel/IGN Off/Manual
only
*1
Display km/
milesChanges the displayed measurement on the i-MID
and instant fuel economy gauge. In Auto, these
measurements change in accordance with a
change made to the speedometer measurement.Auto
*1/km/miles
Fuel Efficiency
Backlight
Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.On
*1/Off
Lighting
SetupInterior Light
Dimming
TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.60 sec/30 sec
*1/15 sec
Headlight
Auto Off
TimerChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.60 sec/30 sec/15 sec
*1/0 sec
Auto Light
SensitivityChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.Max/High/Mid
*1/Low/Min

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
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.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, 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 AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2Customized Features P. 91
■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.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MaxHighMidLowMinLight Sensor
Bright
Dark

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
122Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
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.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 91
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 (three minutes, if the switch is in
the AUTO 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.
■Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
This feature activates during the headlights are off in
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
When the ambient light is at dark, the automatic
lighting control feature overrides, and the headlights
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more
than several times.
* Not available on all models

128Controls
Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 129
TabUp
Down
Night Position Day time
PositionSelector
Switch
Adjustment
Switch