2013 HONDA CR-V headlights

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P 78)❙Brightness Control (P 117)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 115)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* () See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons (P 194)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙MENU Button (P 84)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons (P 84)
❙SOURCE Button (P 84)
❙ (Display) Button (P 81)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 246)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 112)❙Fog Lights* (P 114)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Audio Antenna (P 152)❙Windshield Wipers (P 115, 294)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 99)
❙Headlights (P 112, 287)
❙How to Refuel (P 261)❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 293)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 105)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate(P 104)
❙Rear Wiper (P 116, 296)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 290)❙Brake/Taillights (P 290)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 290)❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 290)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 121)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 275)
❙Fog Lights* (P 114, 288)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 259)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 112, 290)❙Side Marker Lights (P 112, 289)
❙Tires (P 298, 319)

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Turn Signal
Indicators●Blinks when you operate the turn signal
lever.
●Blinks along with all turn signals if you press
the hazard warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 290
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.
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
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize
Settings
Trip
Computer
Setup
Adjust
Outside
Temp.
Display
Adjusts 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/Manual
only*1/IGN Off
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/Manual
only*1/IGN Off
Fuel
Efficiency
BacklightTurns the ambient meter feature on and off.On*1/Off
Lighting
Setup
Interior Light
Dimming
TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.60sec/30sec*1/15sec
Headlight
Auto Off
TimerChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay on
after you close the driver’s door.60sec/30sec/15sec*1/0sec
Auto Light
Sensitivity*Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min
* Not available on all models

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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.
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.
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. 84
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. 84
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.
■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:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MaxHighMidLowMin
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
Can be used when the low beam headlights
are on.
Rotate the switch up from the OFF position to
the position.
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 original 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.
The fog lights go off when the headlights turn off, or
when the daytime running lights are on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust 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.
Reduces the glare from headlights behind you
when driving after dark. Press the auto button
to turn this function on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.
■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. 122
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
Indicator
Auto ButtonSensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in (R.
* Not available on all models