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.
Test yourself
A quick Honda Civic quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.