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Honda CR-V (2022 year). Manual in english - page 14

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
ignition switch is in ON

(

When the light switch is in

AUTO

, the

headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in

AUTO

Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

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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

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Light Switches

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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 remove the key or 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 turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

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 keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

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.

Customized Features

P. 157

Customized Features

P. 408

Models with colour audio system

Models with Display Audio

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

Customized Features

P. 157

Customized Features

P. 408

Models with colour audio system

Models with Display Audio

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

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Front fog lights

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

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Rear fog light

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

■

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.

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To turn the rear fog light 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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Front and Rear Fog Lights

Front and Rear
Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Fog Lights

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To turn the rear fog light on

Rotate the switch to .

The

indicator

comes on.

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Rear Fog Light

Rear Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Active Cornering Lights

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Active Cornering Lights

Enhance the visibility of the corner(s) when making a turn. With the power mode in
ON, the headlights on, and the vehicle speed at less than 40 km/h (25 mph), the
cornering light(s) comes on either when operating the turn signals or the steering
wheel, or moving the shift lever to

(

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The corner where you are making a turn is illuminated when:

■

Both front corners are illuminated
when:

You move the shift lever to

(

Active Cornering Lights

The active cornering lights go off automatically after
five minutes. To resume the lights on, recreate the
same condition; putting the turn signal lever or
steering wheel in the centre position, then operate it
again, or if the shift lever has been in

(

, move it to

another position momentarily.

Active Cornering Lights

You operate the turn
signal lever.

You turn the
steering wheel
around 75
degrees or
more.

Left turn Right turn

Headlight beam coverage

Cornering light beam
coverage

Headlight
beam
coverage

Cornering
light beam
coverage

* Not available on all models

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

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

•

The ignition switch in ON

(

•

The headlight switch is

AUTO

OFF

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.

Turning off the ignition switch

will turn off the daytime running lights.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

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Auto High-Beam

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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.

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.

Front Sensor Camera

P. 623

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 the 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.

Front Sensor
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When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.

•

The ignition switch 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.

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

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

How to Use the Auto High-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 detected dense fog.

Auto High-Beam
Indicator

Light Switch

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Auto High-Beam

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, turn the ignition switch 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.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

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How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

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.

AUTO

Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windscreen wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON

(

■

MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

■

Wiper switch (OFF, INT

/AUTO

, LO,

HI)

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

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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 towards 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 windscreen,
then stop.

*1: Models with the keyless access 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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Windscreen Wipers/Washers

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windscreen is dry.
The windscreen will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windscreen.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the demister or heated windscreen

to warm the windscreen, then turn the wipers on.

NOTICE

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

setting become

the same.

If the wipers stop 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

(

or LOCK

(

then remove the obstacle.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

AUTO

OFF

: Low speed wipe

: High speed wipe

Pull to
use
washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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When you push the lever down to

AUTO

, the

windscreen 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.

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

AUTO

should always be turned

OFF

before the

following situation in order to prevent severe damage
to the wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windscreen

•

Driving through a car wash

•

No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low Sensitivity

High Sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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

(

■

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, the washer spray will
stop and the rear wiper will return to its
selected switch setting after a few sweeps.

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Operating in reverse

When you shift the transmission to

(

with the windscreen wipers activated, the

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

*1: Models with the keyless access 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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Rear Wiper/Washer

INT

: Intermittent

OFF

: Continuous wipe

Washer

Front Wiper Position

Rear Wiper Operation

INT

(Intermittent)

AUTO

(Intermittent)

Intermittent

(Low speed wipe)

(High speed wipe)

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Wipers and Washers

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Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windscreen washers for the first time
after the ignition switch is in ON

(

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

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Headlight Washers

Headlight Washers

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as
the windscreen washers.

* Not available on all models

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Rear Demister/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Demister/Heated Door Mirror Button

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

(

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

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

Rear Demister/Heated Door Mirror Button

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

When the outside temperature is below 5°C, the
heated door mirror may activate automatically for 10
minutes when you turn the ignition switch to ON

(

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Heated Windscreen Button

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Heated Windscreen Button

Press the heated windscreen button to deice
the windscreen at the wiper park area and
along the driver’s side edge of the windscreen
when the ignition switch is in ON

(

The heated windscreen will automatically
switch off after 15 minutes.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

Heated Windscreen Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been 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.

* Not available on all models

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