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Honda Civic Coupe (2019 year). Instruction - part 11

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch

Models without smart entry system

Ignition Switch

You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in

(

If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK

(

0 or ACCESSORY

(

q, a warning buzzer will sound

to remind you to take the key out.

When this happens, the following messages appear
on the driver information interface:

•

In LOCK

(

0: Remove Key From Ignition.

•

In ACCESSORY

(

q: Return Ignition Switch To

Lock (0) Position. The buzzer will stop when you
take the key out.

If the key won’t turn from LOCK

(

0 to ACCESSORY

(

q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left

and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.

WARNING

Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.

Manual transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models

All models

(

0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this

position.

(

q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and

other accessories in this position.

(

w ON: This is the position when driving.

(

e START: This position is for starting the engine.

The switch returns to ON

(

w when you let go of

the key.

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1: Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
*2: U.S. models

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Changing the Power Mode

Models with smart entry system

ENGINE START/STOP Button

ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.

The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.

ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.

If the battery of the smart entry remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you push the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

P. 627

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.

Operating Range

Continuously Variable Transmission

Manual Transmission

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked

The power to all electrical
components is turned off.

Press the button without the
transmission in

(

Press the button with the
transmission in

(

Press the button.

Without pressing
the clutch pedal

Without pressing
the brake pedal

ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system
and other accessories in this
position.

ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can
be used.

Put the transmission into

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in

(

and the

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

When in this mode:

The steering wheel does not lock.

You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

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*1: Continuously variable transmission models

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Automatic Power Off

Changing the Power Mode

If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the steering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.

Except U.S. continuously variable transmission models

All models

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.

Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the
buzzer continues even after the remote is put
back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.

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When the power mode is in ON

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the driver information interface notifies the
driver inside that the remote is outside of the
vehicle.

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When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and both doors are closed, a warning
buzzer sounds from outside the vehicle.

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Power Mode Reminder

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Smart Entry Remote Reminder

Smart Entry Remote Reminder

When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.

Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.

Do not put the smart entry remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to activate. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may also activate even if the remote
is within the system’s operational range.

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Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

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Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison

*1:Except U.S. continuously variable transmission models

Ignition Switch
Position

LOCK (0)
(with/without
the key)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

START (III)

Without Smart Entry
System

●

Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.

●

The steering wheel is
locked.

●

No electrical
components can be
used.

●

Engine is turned off.

●

Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.

●

Normal key position
while driving.

●

All electrical components
can be used.

●

Use this position to start
the engine.

●

The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.

Power Mode

VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)

ACCESSORY

START

With Smart Entry
System and ENGINE
START/STOP
Button

Button-Off

●

Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.

●

The steering wheel is
locked

●

No electrical
components can be
used.

Button-Blinking

●

Engine is turned off.

●

Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.

Button-
Blinking (engine is turned
off)
On (engine is running)

●

All electrical components
can be used.

Button-On

●

The mode automatically
returns to ON after the
engine starts.

Button is: Blinking On

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON

(

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One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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Light Switches

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting
or position of the ignition switch.

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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Lights off

Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in

(

• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is moved out of

(

and

the parking brake is released.

• The vehicle starts to move.

*1: Continuously variable transmission models

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Manual Operation

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.

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.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.

2 Lights On Indicator P. 86

If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

Models without smart entry system

Models with 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, side
marker, parking/daytime
running lights, tail, and rear
license plate lights

Models without default AUTO position switch

Models with default AUTO position switch

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Models with default AUTO position switch

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON

(

When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO.

Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (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.

Light Sensor

Models without automatic
intermittent wiper

Light Sensor

Models with automatic intermittent
wiper

Models without default AUTO
position switch

Models with default AUTO
position switch

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Light Switches

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a number of certain intervals with 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, and 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.

If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

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.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follow:

2 Customized Features P. 124, 335

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

U.S. models

Bright

Dark

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 levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 124, 335

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Daytime Running Lights

The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON

(

• The headlight switch is off, or in

• The headlight switch is in AUTO, or in

• 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 daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Fog Light Switch

Models without default AUTO position switch

Models with default AUTO position switch

All models

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.

When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.

• The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically

activated.

• It is dark outside the vehicle.

If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.

Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This system is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies depending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.

Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 524

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 strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

Front Sensor Camera

Light Switch

Auto High-Beam
Indicator

* Not available on all models

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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

When auto-high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.

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Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam

If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.

Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about
one second while driving.

To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.

Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to

To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

In the following cases, the auto high-beam system
may not switch the headlights properly or the
switching timing may be changed. In case of the
automatic switching operation does not fit for your
driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.

•

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.).

•

Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traffic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle suddenly appears 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.

•

A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

•

The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under
roadside trees or behind median barriers.

•

The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:

•

Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.

•

The camera has been detected a dense fog.

Switching to high beam:

All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
• Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40

km/h) or more.

• There are no preceding or

oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.

• There are few street lights on the

road ahead.

Switching to low beam:

One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
• Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24

km/h) or less.

• There is a preceding or oncoming

vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.

• There are many street lights on

the road ahead.

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Auto High-Beam

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You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the
vehicle is stationary.

To turn the system off:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
twice, release the lever.

To turn the system on:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
once, release the lever.

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How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system
does not operate until you turn the system on.

Park in a safe place before turning the system off or
on.

AUTO Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON

(

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

/AUTO

, LO,

HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
*2: Models with manual intermittent operation
*3: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.

If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY

(

q or LOCK

(

, then

remove the obstacle.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

All models

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

/AUTO

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to
use
washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

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Wipers and Washers

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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.

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Auto sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windshield

•

Driving through a car wash

•

No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Brightness Control

When the brightness of the meter is reduced,
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 beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver
information interface while you are adjusting
it.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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.

The brightness of the instrument panel will be
reduced when:

•

The ignition switch is in

(

•

The light switch is in any position other than off
and it is dark outside.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness
when the lights are on, turn the knob to the right
until the brightness display reaches max, at which
point a beeper will sound.

Control Knob

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