HONDA CR-V 2015 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Owners Manual

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
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 automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness. u You can change the au to light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 114
The headlights automatically co me on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain interval with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
■Automatic Lighting Control*1Automatic Lighting Control*
We recommend that you tu rn 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
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd 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.
u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 114
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off afte r 10 minutes (three 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.
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature1 Automatic Lighting Control*
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
Can be used when th e low beam headlights
are on.
Rotate the switch up from the OFF position to
the position.1 Fog Lights*
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
The fog lights go off when th e headlights turn off, or
when the daytime running lights are on.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slight ly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
The daytime running lights come on when th e following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is set to ON.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF turns off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off the headlig ht switch is turned on, or when the
headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■AUTO*
2 Automatic Intermittent Wipers* P. 165
■Adjusting the delay*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster 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 starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
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 any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place. Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY
( q or LOCK ( 0*1,
then remove the obstacle.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*: Low speed with
intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
AUTO*: Automatic
intermittent operation
Long delay
Short delay
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
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.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When in AUTO, you can also adjust the
rainfall sensor sensitivity using the adjustment
ring.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 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
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not put the wiper lever in AUTO when cleaning
the windshield or driving through a car wash. If the
wiper lever is in AUTO , and the power mode is in ON,
the rainfall sensor may re spond to your hand or car
wash liquids, and the wipers may operate
automatically.
Rainfall Sensor
Low: The wipers start to
react to a larger amount
of rainfall.
High: The wipers start to
react to a smaller amount
of rainfall.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■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.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift th e transmission to
(R with the windshield wipe rs activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically as fo llows even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
INT : Intermittent
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON
(w*1, 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 beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. The
information display will return to its original
state several seconds after you adjust the
brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the
information display whil e you are adjusting it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss differs between when
the exterior lights are on a nd when they are off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when the
lights are on.
Pressing the (Select/Re set) knob changes to a
different display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the
exterior lights are on.
Control Knob
Models without multi-information
display
Models with multi-information display
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Controls
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
(w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 20 minutes.
However, if the outside temperature is 18°F
(−8°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
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, and may
weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the
engine. Turn it off when the window has been
defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period even if
the engine is idling.
Models with heating and cooling system
Models with climate control system
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*
Controls
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.
The front defogger automatically switches off
after 15 minutes.
■Heated Windshield Button*
Canadian models1Heated Windshield Button*
This system consumes a lot of power, and may
weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the
engine. Turn it off when the window has been
defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period even if
the engine is idling.
* Not available on all models
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