Honda Civic Hatchback 2022 Automatic Operation User Manual

Automatic Operation

Automatic lighting control can be used when the power mode 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. 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.

Headlight Integration with Wipers

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.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the keyless remote with you, and close the driver’s door. 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 reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

U.S. models

Settings P. 129
Customized Features P. 374.

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.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto-off timer setting.
Settings P. 129
Customized Features P. 374

Fog Lights

Daytime Running Lights

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

The power mode is in ON.
The headlight switch is AUTO or
The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. 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. When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Auto High-Beam

The front wide view 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.

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

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.

If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on. Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving. 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. If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient for driving, change the headlight beams manually. The range and the distance at which the camera can recognize varies depending on the conditions surrounding your vehicle. Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

2 Front Wide View Camera P. 598

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

Do not place an object that reflects light on the dashboard.
Keep the windshield around the camera clean. When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to apply the windshield 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.

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:

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

Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
There are no preceding or oncoming vehicle with headlights or taillights turned on.
There are few street lights on the road ahead.

Switching to low beam:

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

Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24 km/h) or less.
There is a preceding or oncoming vehicle with headlights or taillights turned on.
There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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 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, windshield 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 another reflective object ahead is reflecting strong light toward 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 another small vehicle.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low beam when:

Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.
The camera detected a dense fog.

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 toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about one-second while driving.

To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will come on.

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, and the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

How to turn off the Auto High-Beam System You can turn the auto high-beam system on and off.

Models with A-type meter

2 Settings P. 129

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

2 Customized Features P. 374

If Some driver assist systems cannot operate: Camera temperature too high message appears:

Use the climate control system to cool down the interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode with the airflow directed toward the camera.
Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield temperature, which cools down the area around the camera.

If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate: Clean front windshield or poor viewing conditions. message appears:

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and make sure the windshield is clean. Clean the windshield if it is dirty. If the message does not disappear after driven for a while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Honda Civic 2023 Top Accessories

[amalinkspro_table id=”32452″ new-window=”on” nofollow=”on” addtocart=”off” /]

Reference Links

View Full User Guide: Honda Civic Hatchback 2022 User Manual

Download Manuals: https://owners.honda.com/vehicle-information/manuals