headlights HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2014 9.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons (P 174)
❙SOURCE Button (P 174)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons (P 333, 370)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

(P 239) , () See Navigation System Manual
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 145)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 95)
❙ (Information) Buttons (P 94)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons *

(P 427)
❙Cruise Control Buttons *
(P 424)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 140)
❙Brightness Control (P 141)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P 141)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙ (Display) Button (P 176, 201, 233)
❙LaneWatchTM
(P 445)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 136)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 471)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 140, 491)
❙Tires (P 493, 510)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 114)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 147)
❙Headlights (P 136, 484)
❙How to Refuel (P 460)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 490)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 125)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 122)
❙Parking Lights (P 136, 487)
❙Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights (P 136, 487)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 457)
❙Trunk Release Button (P 123)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 489)
❙Taillights (P 489)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 488)
❙Rear Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights (P 488)
❙Rear Camera (P 458)
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
System
Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you set
the power mode to ON, then goes off.
● Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the multi-information display appears at
the same time.●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the
message again.
● Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for the message.
● The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
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Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning
Indicators●The turn signal indicators blink when you
operate the turn signal lever.
● If you press the hazard warning button,
both indicators and all turn signals blink at
the same time.●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately. 2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 487, 488
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High Beam
Indicator●
Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.——
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch is on,
or in AUTO when the exterior lights are
on.● If you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) while the exterior lights are
on, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened.
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.● Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Appears if there is a problem with the low beam
headlights.● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Appears if there is a problem with the acoustic
vehicle alerting system.● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P .2 Customized Features P. 101
●
Appears if you try to go to Vehicle Settings from
the multi-information display while the audio/
information screen shows the same menu.● Select either display to customize a setting. You cannot have Vehicle Settings displayed on the multi-
information display and audio/information screen
simultaneously. 2Customized Features P. 101, 293
Models with LED
low beam
headlights
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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Default Setting
*2: Refer to the navigation system manual for complete details.Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Meter Setup
Fuel Efficiency BacklightTurns the ambient meter feature on and off.On
*1
/Off
Turn by Turn Display *, *2Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on
or not during the route guidance.On*1
/Off
Driving
Position
Setup * Memory Position Link
Changes the driver's seat position to a stored setting. On
*1
/Off
Keyless
Access
Setup
Door Unlock ModeChanges which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.Driver Door Only *1
/All Doors
Keyless Access Light FlashCauses some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.On *1
/Off
Keyless Access BeepSets the beeper sound or not when you grab either
front door handle.On *1
/Off
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60sec
/30sec *1
/15sec
Headlight Auto Off
Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver's door.
60sec
/30sec /15sec *1
/0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High /Mid *1
/Low /Min
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Controls
Turn SignalsThe turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON. ■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.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting.■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■ Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams. ■ Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1Light Switches
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 Lights On Indicator P. 79
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will cause the 12-volt battery to
discharge.
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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
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 automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic 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.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark
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Controls
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.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 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.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers *
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Headlight 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.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions *
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 148
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror *1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R .
Sensor
Auto Button
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Keyless
Access
Setup
Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1
/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.
On
*1
/Off
Keyless Access Beep Sets the beeper sound or not when you grab
either front door handle. On
*1
/Off
Lighting Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors. 60seconds
/
30seconds *1
/
15seconds
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver's door. 60seconds
/
30seconds /
15seconds *1
/
0seconds
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max
/High /Mid *1
/
Low /Min
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