2017 HONDA RIDGELINE headlight

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the headlights are on, turn the fog light
switch on to use the fog lights.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 Indicators P. 72
Fog Light Switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
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Controls
Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
Uses the camera attached, monitors th e space ahead of your vehicle, and
automatically changes the low beam h eadlights to high beam headlights when
necessary.1 Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
The auto high-beam determines when to change the
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following
cases, the system may not respond to the lights
properly:
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Other light sources, such as streetlights and electric
billboards are illumina ting the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or with many curves.
•A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming
direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
■The headlight switch is in AUTO.■The lever is in the low beam
position.
■The system recognizes that you
are driving at night and the low
beam headlights come on.
■The vehicle speed is above 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The system operates when:
The camera is not detecting any lights coming from preceding or oncoming
vehicles: The headlights change to high beams.
15-degrees
The camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle: The
headlights are return
ed to low beams.
The camera monitors the range within the 30-degrees view angle. The distance
that the camera can detect lights ahead differs depending on conditions, such as
the brightness of the lights and the weather.
The system changes between high and low beam headlights when:
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
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Controls
Turn the headlight switch in AUTO and pull
the headlight lever to low beam.
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The auto high-beam indicator comes on.
■Temporary cancellation
The auto high-beam system operatio n is temporarily canceled while:
• You are continuously driving at a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers run at high speed for more than a few seconds.
The system operation resumes once the condit ion that caused it to cancel improves.
■To Operate the System1Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
For the auto high-beam to work properly:•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
To help reduce the likel ihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut
off, when parking, find a sh ady area or face the front
of the vehicle away from the sun. If you use a
reflective sun shade, do not allow it to cover the
camera housing. Covering the camera can
concentrate heat on the camera.
Headlight Switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
Controls
■To manually cancel th e system temporarily
You can cancel the operation when you manually change the headlights to high
beams. Push the lever forward until you hear a click, or lightly pull the lever towards
you to flash high beams. The auto high-beam indicator goes off.
If you want the auto high-beam operation to resume at once, pull the lever towards
you.
Disable the system when the vehicle is parked
with the power mode is in ON and the light
switch is in the AUTO position.
To disable the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for 40 seconds.
The auto high-beam indicator in the meter will
blink twice.
To enable the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for 30 seconds.
The auto high-beam indicator in the meter will
blink once.
■To Disable the System
1 Auto High-Beam (High Beam Support System)*
If the Can Not Operate: message appears:•Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 To Disable the System
The auto high-beam is in the previously selected
disabled or enabled setti ng each time you start the
engine.
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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.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rear view mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you, based
on inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature
is always active.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
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Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
lever is in
(R.
Sensor
Up
Down
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Features
Lighting SetupInterior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity*
Auto Headlight On with Wiper On*
Auto Light Sensitivity
Door SetupAuto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Key and Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Maintenance Info
Default
Reset
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
VehicleLighting
SetupInterior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.
60 sec
/30 sec
*1/15 sec
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes 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 Interior Illumination
Sensitivity
*
Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the
instrument panel when the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position. Min
/Low /Mid*1/
High /Max
Auto Headlight On with
Wiper On
*
Changes the settings for the wiper operation
when the headlights au tomatically come on
while the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position. Off
/On
*1
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come
on. Max
/High /Mid*1/
Low /Min
* Not available on all models