Honda e (2021 year). Manual in english - page 13

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors.

The driver side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power 
window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed in, 
indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s 
seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

WARNING: 

Always take the ignition key with you 

whenever you leave the vehicle alone or with other 
occupants.

The power windows can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF.
Closing driver’s door cancels this function.

When a door is opened, its window will lower slightly 
to make the door easier to open.

When a window cannot be lowered, such as when 
the battery has died, it may scrape against the vehicle 
body. If this happens, slowly open or close the door 
while pressing down on the upper part of the 
window.

2

If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead

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3

WARNING

Closing a power window on someone’s 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.

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Manual operation

To open: 

Push the switch down lightly, and 

hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close: 

Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 

until the desired position is reached.

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Automatic operation

To open: 

Push the switch down firmly.

To close: 

Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

Auto Reverse

If a power window senses resistance when closing 
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse 
direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

a

Power Window Lock Button

b

Driver's Window Switch

c

Front Passenger’s Window 
Switch

d

Rear Passenger’s Window 
Switch

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To open: 

Press the unlock button, and then 

within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.

To close: 

Press the lock button, and then 

within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.

If the windows stop midway, repeat the 
procedure.

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Remote

a

Unlock Button

b

Lock Button

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POWER Button

If you carry the keyless remote and press 

POWER

 button without depressing the brake 

pedal, the power mode will change in this 
order: VEHICLE OFF



ACCESSORY



ON



VEHICLE OFF.

VEHICLE OFF:

Vehicle power is turned OFF.

ACCESSORY:

The audio system and some accessories can be 
used.

ON

All accessories can be used.

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Changing the Power Mode

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POWER Button

If the keyless remote is set in a storage box or another 
place where its signal can be interrupted, the power 
mode may not change.

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POWER Button

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This function allows you to automatically change the power mode ON or VEHICLE 
OFF when entering or exiting the vehicle without using the 

POWER

 button.

When entering the vehicle:

The power mode will change to ON when you enter the vehicle while carrying the 
keyless remote and close the driver’s door.

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After this, if you depress the brake pedal, the power system will turn on and 

the 

 (ready) indicator will turn on.

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Starting to Drive

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When exiting the vehicle:

The power mode will change to VEHICLE OFF when you exit the vehicle while 
carrying the keyless remote and close the door.

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If you leave the vehicle, lock the doors.

2

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

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Auto Power ON/OFF

1

Auto Power ON/OFF

The power mode will not change to ON when 
entering the vehicle in the following situations:

•

The bonnet is open.

•

The power mode was turned to VEHICLE OFF with 
the 

POWER

 button the last time the vehicle was 

exited.

The power mode will not change to VEHICLE OFF 
when exiting the vehicle in the following situations.

•

The transmission is in a position other than 

(

P

.

•

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

•

“Yes” was chosen during Auto Power OFF 
guidance.

•

The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.

3

WARNING

The Automatic Power ON/OFF function can 
shut-off the vehicle’s climate control system 
even if you intend for it to remain on after 
leaving the vehicle. If the vehicle is exposed 
to temperature extremes and the climate 
control system shuts off, the vehicle interior 
may become dangerously hot or cold, 
creating a risk of injury or death for any 
child, person needing assistance, or animal 
left inside. Do not leave children, persons 
needing assistance, or animals unattended 
in the vehicle.

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If any of the doors or the tailgate is opened while the power mode is in ON, a beep 
will sound the vehicle and Auto Power OFF guidance will display on the screen.
If you select “YES” the power mode will not change to VEHICLE OFF even if you exit 
the vehicle with the key.

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Since Auto Power OFF (including battery power preservation) is not enabled, 
make sure to press the power switch when exiting the vehicle.

If you select “NO” or do not select either option, Auto Power OFF will activate when 
you exit the vehicle with the key and close the door.

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

(

P

 and the 

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.

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

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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder

1

Auto Power ON/OFF

If none of the above situations apply but the power 
mode still does not change, refer to the following.

2

Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength

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If the vehicle is not operated while the shift position 
is in 

(

P

 and the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the 

power mode will change to VEHICLE OFF after some 
time.

You can change the Auto Power ON/OFF settings.

2

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

 

P. 336

If the vehicle is stopped for a period of time while the 
power mode is in ON, a beep will sound and 
guidance for preserving battery power will display on 
the screen.
If you select “YES” the power mode will stay ON.
If you select “NO” or do not select either option, the 
power mode will automatically change to VEHICLE 
OFF after 10 or more seconds.

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POWER Button

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When the power mode is set to any mode 
other than OFF and you remove the keyless 
remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an 
alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to 
sound, place the keyless remote in another 
location.

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When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

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When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside 
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator 
will appear on the instrument panel.

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Auto Power ON/OFF

If you try to depress the brake pedal and move 
the vehicle without the keyless remote, the 
driver information interface will display a 
warning message and an alarm will sound 
from inside and/or outside the vehicle. Check 
if the keyless remote is in the vehicle.

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Keyless Remote Reminder

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Keyless Remote Reminder

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

If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after 
the power system has been turned on, you can no 
longer change the 

POWER

 button mode or restart 

the power system. Always make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the 

POWER

 

button.

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

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

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Lights

The lights will turn on automatically depending on the ambient brightness. They can 
also be switched on and off manually.

The exterior lights will switch on automatically 
when the light switch is set to 

AUTO

 while 

the power mode is in ON.

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Manual operation

Headlights/position lights:

Turn the light switch to 

.

Position lights:

Turn the light switch to 

.

Headlight/position lights off:

Turn the light switch to 

OFF

 and release it while the shift position is in 

(

P

 and the 

parking brake is applied.

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The lights will come back on automatically when:

•

The light switch is turned to 

OFF

 again and released.

•

The shift position is changed out of 

(

P

 and the parking brake is released.

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Headlights/Position Lights

1

Lights

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

2

Lights On Indicator

 P. 120

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Headlights/Position Lights

When the position lights are on, the tail and rear 
licence plate lights will also switch on.

When the light switch is turned to 

 or 

 and 

the power is turned to OFF, a beeper sounds when 
the driver’s door is opened.

When the light switch is turned to 

AUTO

 and the 

ambient light levels are low, the headlights and 
position lights will switch on if you unlock a door. 
They will switch off when the door is locked.

The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do 
not cover the light sensor.

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When the headlights are on, push the lever forward. Pull the lever back to return to 
low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back to switch on the high 
beams.

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Release the lever to return to low beams.

The turn signals can be used when the power 
mode is in ON.

■

: Turn signal

Push the lever up or down based on the 
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal 
will blink.

■

: One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push the lever up or down 
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3 times.

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If you lightly push the lever in the 
opposite direction while it is blinking, the 
blinking will stop.

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High Beams

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Headlights/Position Lights

Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic 
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts 
the vertical angle of the low beam headlights. If you 
find a significant change in the vertical angle of the 
headlights, there may be a problem with the system. 
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

The position lights and the door outer handle 
ambient lights and charge lamp will light up in the 
following situations. It will turn off shortly.

•

The keyless remote is brought close to the vehicle

•

The driver’s door is unlocked

•

Any door is opened

•

The power mode is turned to OFF

However, if the door of the vehicle is locked for over 
a week, even if the keyless remote is brought close to 
the vehicle, they will not light up.

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Turn Signals

1

Turn Signals

The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will 
blink when the external turn signal blinks.

2

Indicators

 P. 106

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain number of 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 set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver’s door.

However, when the switch is in 

, the position lights remain on.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 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.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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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.

You can turn the headlight integration with wipers 
function on and off.

2

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

 

P. 336

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

2

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

 

P. 336

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The fog lights can be used when the power mode is in ON.

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Front fog lights

Can be used when the position lights or the headlights are on.

■

Rear fog light

Can be used when the headlights or the front fog lights are on.

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Front and rear fog light switch

To turn the front fog lights on:

Rotate the switch up from the 

OFF

 position to 

the 

 position. The 

 indicator comes on.

To turn the front and rear fog lights on:

Rotate the switch one position up from the 

 

position. The 

 and 

 indicators come on.

To turn the rear fog lights on:

Rotate the switch one position up from the 

 

position and then rotate the switch one 
position down from the 

 position. The 

 

indicator stays on.
To turn the rear fog light off, turn the 
headlight switch to the 

OFF

 position.

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Fog Lights

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The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The headlight switch is 

AUTO

.

•

The ambient light is bright.

While the vehicle is stopped, if you turn the light switch to 

OFF

 and release it, the 

daytime running lights will turn off. When the shift position is changed out of 

(

P

 

and the parking brake is released, the lights will come on again. Otherwise, if the 
light switch is once more turned to 

OFF

, the lights will come on again.

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

Daytime running lights and the position lights share 
the same light source.

Daytime running lights are brighter than the position 
lights.

The daytime running lights will not switch on if the 
position lights have been turned on manually.

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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.

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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.

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

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

2

Front Sensor Camera

 P. 494

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

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

•

Keep the windscreen around the camera clean. 
When cleaning the windscreen, be careful not to 
apply windscreen 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

a

Front Sensor Camera

a

Auto High-Beam Indicator

b

Light Switch

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If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have 
been met, carry out either of the procedures below and the indicator will come on.

•

Pull the lever towards you and hold it over two seconds then release it.

•

Turn the light switch to 

 then turn the light switch to 

AUTO

.

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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.

Switching to high beam:

Switching to low beam:

All of the following conditions must 
be met before the high beams turn 
on.

●

Your vehicle speed is 40 km/h (25 
mph) or more.

●

There are no preceding or 
oncoming vehicle with headlights 
or taillights turned on.

●

There are few street lights on the 
road ahead.

One of the following conditions 
must be met before the low beams 
turn on.

●

Your vehicle speed is 24 km/h (15 
mph) 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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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-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, windscreen 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 towards 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:

•

Windscreen wipers are operating at a high speed.

•

The camera has been detected a dense fog.

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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 towards you for flashing the high beams then release it or push the 
lever forward to the high beam position.

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To reactivate the auto high-beam, follow either of the procedures below and 
the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

•

Pull the lever towards you and hold it over two seconds then release it.

•

Turn the light switch to 

 and then to 

AUTO

 when the lever is in the low beam 

position.

Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to 

.

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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.

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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 

towards 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 

towards 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

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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.

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AUTO

 Position