Honda Civic Owners Manual: Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON 
*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. Several seconds after adjusting the brightness, you will be returned to the previous screen.
Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the display while you are adjusting it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on whether the exterior lights are on or off. The instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are on.
Pressing the
(TRIP) knob or
the 
(display/
information) button* switches the 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.
Automatic Intermittent Wipers
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
accord ...
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear
window
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON
*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switc ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Accessory Power Socket
The accessory power socket can be used when the ignition switch is in
ACCESSORY
or ON
*1.
Open the cover to use it.
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element: The power socket can overheat.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt D ...
