Quick answer

When Auto Headlight On with Wiper On is enabled and the light switch is in AUTO, several wiper sweeps cause the headlights to come on automatically.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Published for 2024 U.S.-market CR-V trims with the AUTO headlight position; the option appears in Lighting Setup.

Retail trim / version
LX, EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Sport Touring Hybrid
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Published availability and qualifications

Published for 2024 U.S.-market CR-V trims with the AUTO headlight position; the option appears in Lighting Setup.

Visual orientation

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Lighting & visibility orientation diagram for Honda CR-V
Lighting & visibility orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Stop the vehicle, select P and set power On.

  2. 02

    Open Settings > Lighting Setup.

  3. 03

    Select Auto Headlight On with Wiper On and set it to On.

  4. 04

    Place the physical headlight switch in AUTO.

  5. 05

    After several wiper sweeps, the headlights illuminate automatically.

  6. 06

    When the wipers stop, the headlights turn off after a delay if ambient light does not otherwise require them.

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Important limits

  • The integration works while the headlights would otherwise be Off in AUTO.
  • The instrument-panel brightness does not change merely because wipers triggered the lights.
  • Automatic lighting does not replace manually selecting appropriate lights in fog, tunnels, darkness or poor visibility.
  • Do not cover the dashboard light sensor.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Confirm the physical light switch is in AUTO and the setting is On.
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Primary evidence

2024 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual — Headlight Integration with Wipers

Relevant section or page: Gasoline Owner's Manual, page 182. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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