2012 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 117

uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Automatic Lighting Control * Automatic lighting control can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w . When you turn the light switch to #Y , the headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness. 1 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 TOC Controls ■ Automatic Lighting Off Feature The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door. If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 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 #Y 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. Index Home You can change the AUTO light sensitivity and automatic lighting off timer setting using the multiinformation display. 2 Customized Features P. 86 116 * Not available on all models