2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 86

Interior Lights Ceiling Light DOOR ACTIVATED ON If you leave either door open with the key not in the ignition switch, the ceiling light will go off after 3 minutes. FRONT DOOR ACTIVATED OFF ON OFF On LX models The ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you: Open either door. Remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door, the light fades out in about 10 seconds. Unlock the doors with the key or remote transmitter. Push on the spotlight lenses to turn the light on and off. Ignition Switch Light On U.S. EX and Canadian Si models On U.S. EX and Canadian Si models The front ceiling light also contains two spotlights. Push the button next to each light to turn the spotlight on and off. You can use the spotlights at all times. The ignition switch light comes on when you open the driver's door. It goes out several seconds after the door is closed. 86