2014 HONDA ACCORD lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is ON.
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
• The ignition switch is in ON
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*1.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch
or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.Models with bulb type parking lightsModels with LED type parking/daytime running lightsModels with LED low beam headlightsModels with halogen low beam headlightsModels with bulb type parking lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
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*1, you can use the
brightness control knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
information display
*/multi-information
display
* will return to its original state several
seconds after you adjust the brightness.
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Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the
information display
*/multi-information
display
* while you are adjusting it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
Pressing the (Select/Reset) knob switches the
display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Control KnobOn multi-information display
On information display
* Not available on all models

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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.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you, based in
inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature is
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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
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1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 148
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down■
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R
.
Sensor
Down Indicator
Up
* Not available on all models

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
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ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
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Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
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OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
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Interior Light Switches
1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out
and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it.•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON
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*1.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.•When you close the driver's door in ACCESSORY
mode.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch
*1, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE
START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry systemModels without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system
Door Activated Position
Off
Door Activated
Position
On
Off
Models without smart entry systemModels with smart entry system

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
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Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
You can lock the glove box with the built-in
key.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
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Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
Handle
To Lock
Models with smart entry system
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Console Compartment

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
Pull the handle to open the pocket.
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Center Pocket
*
Handle* Not available on all models

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
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Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
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Beverage Holders
1 Beverage Holders
NOTICESpilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.