2018 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN headlights

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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P168)
❙Km/Mile Change Knob* (P108)
❙ (TRIP) Knob (P110, 116)
❙SOURCE Button* (P215)
❙Brightness Control (P174)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P477)
❙Fog Lights* (P171)
❙Wipers/Washers (P172)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P443)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons* (P450)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button*
(P468)
❙ (Display/Information) Button*
(P114)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
(P262), () See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons* (P361, 385)
❙ENTER Button* (P216)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons* (P215)
❙ / / / Buttons* (P114, 216)34
❙Interval Button* (P456)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P523)
❙Windshield Wipers (P172, 547)
❙Tires (P550, 575)
❙Fog Lights* (P171, 540)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P178)
❙How to Refuel (P504)
❙
High-Mount Brake Light (P546)
Models without SPORT mode
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P155)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P153)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P501)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P168, 544)
❙Headlights (P168, 538)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P168, 542)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P168, 171, 544)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P168, 543)
❙Taillights (P546)
❙Back-Up Lights (P545)
❙Brake Lights (P545)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P545)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P545)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P154)
❙License Plate Light (P546)
❙
High-Mount Brake Light (P546)
Models with SPORT mode
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uuIndicators u
Continued
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 driver
information interface appears at
the same time.
•While the indicator is on, press the
(display/information) button to see the
message again.
• Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the driver information interface. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
• The driver information interface does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the button
is pressed.
—
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
•Blink when you operate the turn
signal lever.
• Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard
warning button.•Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 542, 545
—
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.—
Fog Light
Indicator*
• Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when 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 clutch pedal (manual
transmission only), and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Appears as soon as a prob lem is detected in the
smart entry system or push button starting system.• Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
• Appears if there is a probl em with the headlights.•Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safely, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Models with smart entry system
U.S.
Canada
Models with LED headlights
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface*
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
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
Auto Interior
Illumination Sensitivity Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the
instrument panel when the headlight switch is in the
AUTO
position. Max
/High /Mid
*1/Low /Min
Auto Headlight ON With
Wiper ON Changes the settings for th
e wiper operation when
the headlights automatica lly come on while the
headlight switch is in the AUTO position. ON
*1/
OFF
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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 indica tor 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 power mode setting
or 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.
*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 leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
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. 85
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking/daytime
running lights, 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. 124, 328
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)*1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)*
We recommend that you tu rn 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.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic
intermittent wiper
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent
wiper
Models with driver information interface
* Not available on all models
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Controls
The headlights automatically co me on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals wi th 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, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
take the remote with you, and close the driver’s door.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 124, 328
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)*
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features P. 124, 328
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
Models with driver information interface
* Not available on all models
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