Honda Civic Owners Manual: Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON 
*1.
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.
Models with driver information interface
- You can change the auto light sensitivity setting.
Customized Features
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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.
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.
Manual Operation
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting
or position of the ignition switch.
High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
Low b ...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
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 c ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Changing the Power Mode
*1: Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
*2: U.S. models
* Not available on all models
ENGINE START/STOP Button*
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the ...