Honda CR-V: Light Switches / Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
*1 .
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
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 comes 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.

U.S. models
You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

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...
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...
Other information:
To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the
vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions.
The
indicator (green) comes on at this time.
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator
(green) goes off...
* Not available on all models
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when
locking/unlocking the doors, opening the tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the tailgate, or
starting the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment...