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Honda CR-V (2018 year). Instruction - part 12

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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.

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

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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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you remove the key from the ignition switch with
the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds when
you open the driver's door.

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 Indicators P. 80

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

All models

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

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.

You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.

2 Customized Features P. 351

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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 wipers

Models with automatic
intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

* Not available on all models

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Light Switches

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The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close the driver’s door.

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 351

If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK

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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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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

Bright

Dark

* Not available on all models

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

Can be used when the low beam headlights
are on.

Rotate the switch up from the OFF position to
the

position.

Fog Lights

When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when
the daytime running lights are on.

2 Daytime Running Lights P. 184

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam System

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Auto High-Beam System

Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system
automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.

Auto High-Beam System

The auto high-beam system determines when to
change the headlight beams by responding to the
brightness of the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the
following cases, the system may not respond to the
lights properly:

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The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

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Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

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Other light sources, such as streetlights and electric
billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

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The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

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The road is bumpy or has many curves.

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A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming
direction.

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Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

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

If you do not want the system to be activated at any
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a
dealer.

If you do not want the system to be activated at any
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a
dealer or disable the system.

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The headlight switch is in AUTO.

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The lever is in the low beam
position.

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The low beams are on and the
system recognizes that you are
driving at night.

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The vehicle speed is above 25 mph
(40 km/h).

The system operates when:

When the camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the
headlights remain in low beam.

When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle,
the headlights change to high beam.

The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.

How it works:

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam System

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To activate the system, turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.

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The high beams remain on unless:
• You have been driving below 15 mph (24 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few

seconds.

• You enter a well lit location.

The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.

If needed, you can temporarily turn the high-beams off manually. Turn on the high-
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever towards you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one
of the procedures.

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To Operate the System

To Operate the System

For the auto high-beam system to work properly:

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Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

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Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

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Do not attach an object, sticker or film in the area
around the camera.

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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.

If the

message appears:

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

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

If the

message appears:

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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.

Headlight Switch

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Auto High-Beam System

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Disable or re-enable the system when the
vehicle is parked and the power mode is in ON
and the light switch is in the AUTO position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for at least 40
seconds.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light
switch lever towards you and hold it for at
least 30 seconds.

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

Disabling or Re-enabling the System

The auto high-beam system will remain in the
selected disabled or re-enabled setting each time you
start the engine.

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

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

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• The headlight switch is AUTO or OFF or

• 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.

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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 Wipers/Washers

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 defogger to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.

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

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.

If the wiper stops operating due to an 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

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q or LOCK

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then remove the obstacle.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

/AUTO

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

Pull to
use
washer.

HI: High speed wipe

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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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 rain fall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

Wipers and Washers

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.

Adjustment Ring

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

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

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Cleaning the windshield

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Driving through a car wash

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No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Low Sensitivity

High Sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.

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Washer (

)

Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.

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Operating in reverse

When you shift the transmission to

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R with the windshield wipers activated, the rear

wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

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

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Rear Wiper/Washer

INT: Intermittent

OFF

ON: Continuous wipe

Washer

Front Wiper Position

Rear Wiper Operation

INT (Intermittent)

Intermittent

LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)

Continuous

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

With the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON

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, 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 beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous screen.

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

Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness differs between when
the exterior lights are on and when they are off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when the
lights are on.

Turn the knob to the right until the brightness display
is up to max. This cancels the reduced instrument
panel brightness when the exterior lights are on.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

To cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, turn the knob to the
right until the brightness display is up to max, the
beeper sounds.

Control Knob

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Brightness Control

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Brightness level indicator

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

Information display

Driver information interface

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Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

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Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON

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The rear defogger automatically switches off
after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside
temperature. However, if the outside
temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, it does
not automatically switch off.

The rear defogger and heated door mirror
automatically switches off after 10-30
minutes depending on the outside
temperature. However, if the outside
temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, it does
not automatically switch off.

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

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged or deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

Models with heated door mirror

Models without heated door mirror

Models with heated door mirror

* Not available on all models

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Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

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Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.

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Heated Windshield Button

Canadian models

Heated Windshield Button

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