2008 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 82

Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness Daytime Running Lights Canadian models only Instrument Panel Brightness With the headlight control dial off, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the headlight control dial. INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL DIAL If you do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver's door, the illumination turns off about 30 seconds after you close the door. If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in about 10 seconds. The instrument panel brightness is dimmed when you turn the headlight control dial to the or position to reduce glare at night. To cancel it, turn the instrument panel brightness control dial upward fully until you hear a click. The dial on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and the console compartment light. Turn the dial to adjust the brightness. The instrument panel will illuminate when you unlock and open the driver's door. The brightness will increase when you insert the key in the ignition switch. 78 2008 Ridgeline