2014 HONDA ACCORD COUPE headlights

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Quick Reference Guide
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons (P 179)
❙SOURCE Button (P 179)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 338, 375)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
(P 244), () See Navigation System Manual
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 145)
❙SEL/RESET Button* (P 93)
❙ (Information) Buttons* (P 93)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons*
(P 448)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P 445)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 140)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P 437)
❙Brightness Control (P 141)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P 90)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙ (Display) Button (P 181, 206, 238)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P 437)
❙LaneWatchTM *(P 466)
❙Fog Lights* (P 138)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 136)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 495)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 140, 521)
❙Tires (P 523, 543)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 111)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 147)
❙Headlights (P 136, 511)
❙How to Refuel (P 480)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 520)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 123)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 120)
❙Parking Lights (P 136, 517)
❙Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights (P 136, 516)
❙Fog Lights* (P 138, 513)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 477)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P 121)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 519)
❙Taillights (P 519)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 518)
❙Rear Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights (P 518)
❙Rear Camera (P 478)

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
System
Message
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the multi-information display appears at
the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.
●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
and Hazard
Warning
Indicators●The turn signal indica tors 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.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 516, 518
—
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*1 while the exterior lights are on,
a chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.—
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Smart Entry
System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON.
●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the smart entry system
or push button starting system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Starter System
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on if the starter system has a
problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold
the ENGINE START/STOP button for up to
15 seconds while pressing the brake pedal
and manually start the engine. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
—
Light Control
Indicator*
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the automatic lighting control
system or low beam headlights
*.
●Comes on while driving - Turn the lights
on manually and have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
—
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the mu lti-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 559
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon. u Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 492
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2 Overheating P. 556
●Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.●Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the low beam
headlights.●Appears while driving - Turn the lights on manually
and have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display*
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Driving
Position
Setup Memory Position Link
Changes the driver's seat
position to a stored
setting. On
*1/
Off
Keyless
Access
Setup
Door Unlock ModeChanges which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.Driver Door Only*1/All Doors
Keyless Access Light
FlashCauses some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.On*1/ Off
Keyless Access BeepSets the beeper sound or not when you grab either
front door handle.On*1/Off
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60sec
/30sec
*1/15sec
Headlight Auto Off
Timer Changes the length of time
the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door. 60sec
/30sec /15sec
*1/ 0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High /Mid
*1/Low /Min

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, th e 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
*1.
■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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1 Light 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 pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 76
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
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 Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
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. u You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 298
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Control1 Automatic 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
MAX
HIGH
MID
LOW
MIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark