Does the 2012 FIT headlights automatically turned off
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From: Boston, MA
Hey everyone, I have a question. How do I open my owner's manual? Do I turn the cover and then the pages until I get to some text, or is there something else I should do? Apologies if this has been asked before, I was going to do a search but I didn't.
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Hmm, I suspect that folks are defensive to read anything less than positive about Honda Fits, which I don't really understand. Or maybe they are defensive because they don't know the answer to my question. Since the technology is available, it just makes sense as a safety feature for the headlights to come on when you start the car and turn off when the car turns off.
I agree with Dwalbert320 that any little thing helps. I have 17 month twin boys. Anyone who has had TWO BABIES AT THE SAME TIME might understand a) wanting their vehicle to be as safe as possible and therefore having features like automatic headlights that come on for better visibility to other motorists who might pull out in front of you and b) that when you have two babies, you might occasionally be distracted when getting out of your car and the last thing you want to happen is to return to a car with a dead battery with two toddlers in tow.
I had heard that the Fits sold in Canada have this feature, but the Fits sold in US do not, so I thought there might be a way to modify the Fit I have. Thank you to the folks who posted helpful information, I may consider a Toyota for my next car if this feature is standard. For those that have difficulty understanding why the question was posed in the first place, it probably would make more sense to just shrug your shoulders and move on rather than post snarky remarks that don't contribute to the conversation.
I agree with Dwalbert320 that any little thing helps. I have 17 month twin boys. Anyone who has had TWO BABIES AT THE SAME TIME might understand a) wanting their vehicle to be as safe as possible and therefore having features like automatic headlights that come on for better visibility to other motorists who might pull out in front of you and b) that when you have two babies, you might occasionally be distracted when getting out of your car and the last thing you want to happen is to return to a car with a dead battery with two toddlers in tow.
I had heard that the Fits sold in Canada have this feature, but the Fits sold in US do not, so I thought there might be a way to modify the Fit I have. Thank you to the folks who posted helpful information, I may consider a Toyota for my next car if this feature is standard. For those that have difficulty understanding why the question was posed in the first place, it probably would make more sense to just shrug your shoulders and move on rather than post snarky remarks that don't contribute to the conversation.
i have two little kids too and they were infants when i bought my first Fit 5yrs ago...which also had manual headlights. headlights never bothered me. in fact, the dummy dinging was more than enough to remind me to turn it off. welcome to the internet.
I agree with Dwalbert320 that any little thing helps. I have 17 month twin boys. Anyone who has had TWO BABIES AT THE SAME TIME might understand a) wanting their vehicle to be as safe as possible and therefore having features like automatic headlights that come on for better visibility to other motorists who might pull out in front of you and b) that when you have two babies, you might occasionally be distracted when getting out of your car and the last thing you want to happen is to return to a car with a dead battery with two toddlers in tow.
>>> My daughter managed two sets of twins 18 months apart without automatic headlights.
I had heard that the Fits sold in Canada have this feature
>>> They don't come on automatically to save wear and tear on the bulbs so we do not have to replace them as often.
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From: West Sacramento CA
Right, because replacing a couple of bulbs is such a hassle compared to getting into a head on collision with another driver. We have two roads in our area that are labeled "safety corridors" and are mandatory daytime headlight use areas, because the combination of high speeds and curvy roads is often fatal. I've known several people killed on Hwy 49, and at least two of them were related to poor visibility issues.
Between 2005 and 2010, there have been 20 fatalities on the short stretch of the highway near me. I'm not saying that automatic headlights would have prevented any of these deaths, but if daytime headlight use is required by law, and you can be pulled over for not using daytime headlights, clearly someone thinks that running your headlights during the day can save lives, so it would be nice to have them as an option.
BTW, I took a look at the Honda website, and it looks like automatic headlights are available on the 2012 Civics. Maybe Honda will make it an option for more newer models.
Between 2005 and 2010, there have been 20 fatalities on the short stretch of the highway near me. I'm not saying that automatic headlights would have prevented any of these deaths, but if daytime headlight use is required by law, and you can be pulled over for not using daytime headlights, clearly someone thinks that running your headlights during the day can save lives, so it would be nice to have them as an option.
BTW, I took a look at the Honda website, and it looks like automatic headlights are available on the 2012 Civics. Maybe Honda will make it an option for more newer models.
which Fit do you have?
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kenchan, you better disable your airbags, because, god dammit, you don't need a car telling you when to or not to go through your windshield during a head on collision.
I agree, people that argue against safety features should absolutely have the option of disabling those features
I agree, people that argue against safety features should absolutely have the option of disabling those features
kenchan, you better disable your airbags, because, god dammit, you don't need a car telling you when to or not to go through your windshield during a head on collision.
I agree, people that argue against safety features should absolutely have the option of disabling those features
I agree, people that argue against safety features should absolutely have the option of disabling those features
and you're missing the point. the main reason for me for not allowing the car to turn on the headlights when it wants to is to minimize battery drain. most folk's car batteries only last 4-5yrs tops.
well, if you look at my sig, i have a car i bought 8yrs ago on original battery with still a very healthy dose of cca. it will go 10yrs without needing a new battery. some things are better left manual.
and i ask you again, which Fit do you have because you should have DRL that turns on as soon as you let off the e-brake.
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You are so right about needing rest. Other parents claim that it eventually happens, but we're still waiting.
I thought that headlights run off the power generated by the engine running? I didn't think running your headlights while driving would effect the battery.
DRL wasn't standard in Fits until 2008 or 2009, so I guess I should have bought a car that was a year or two newer if I wanted that option.
I thought that headlights run off the power generated by the engine running? I didn't think running your headlights while driving would effect the battery.
DRL wasn't standard in Fits until 2008 or 2009, so I guess I should have bought a car that was a year or two newer if I wanted that option.
The chime that goes off when existing usually catches me before I leave the car. But I remember in the old days when you could lock the car doors by pushing down the knob on the door. You would hear the chime as you locked and closed your door realizing that you just locked your keys in the car.
You are so right about needing rest. Other parents claim that it eventually happens, but we're still waiting.
I thought that headlights run off the power generated by the engine running? I didn't think running your headlights while driving would effect the battery.
DRL wasn't standard in Fits until 2008 or 2009, so I guess I should have bought a car that was a year or two newer if I wanted that option.
I thought that headlights run off the power generated by the engine running? I didn't think running your headlights while driving would effect the battery.
DRL wasn't standard in Fits until 2008 or 2009, so I guess I should have bought a car that was a year or two newer if I wanted that option.
my kids are finally in grammers school now and yet i dont get much rest after hours looking over their homework, reading, playing, etc. there's no rest. they dont need the constant attention as when they were infants, but they are ALWAYS in the back of your mind 24/7 as you know.well, my comment was more about my other cars having fancy auto on/off with light sensors and shut-off delay and i dont care to use it. it's a feature that came with the car and while it looks great on paper, it is not very nice to the battery.
when the car is running, the alternator does help charge the battery while the headlights are on. the issue is when you have headlights running and drive short trips (one way less than 10miles) you really stress the battery. the car does not have enough time to fully recharge the battery. the battery will eventually generate memory which prevents it from charging full. do that over and over again and sometimes they wear out even within 3yrs.
a good battery manager to get it to float at 100% at least once a week will definitely extend the life of your battery.
The chime that goes off when existing usually catches me before I leave the car. But I remember in the old days when you could lock the car doors by pushing down the knob on the door. You would hear the chime as you locked and closed your door realizing that you just locked your keys in the car.
bad habit my 370Z gave me as it has wireless push-start. i keep forgetting there is a physical key stuck in the steering column that i need to pull out and keep it with me.
I wasn't really suprised the Fit didn't have auto-off headlights, it's the base base base model Honda, maybe I just don't expect too much from it because of that.
When it's getting dark or foggy I turn my headlights on, or if I go into a tunnel, or in a daytime headlight area (because like you, I prefer to avoid head-on collisions, even with DRL I still turn them on).
98% of the time I know my lights are on because the dash lights are dimmer and there's a light on the dash that says the lights are on, if I still forget to turn them off, the chime reminds me, and if i'm having a REALLY bad day my "one look back" ala Subie will let me know that the lights are indeed still on, and I need some rest.
IDK, Honda probably won't include auto-off headlights on the Fit because it will be one more reason for people to not bother buying a Civic
When it's getting dark or foggy I turn my headlights on, or if I go into a tunnel, or in a daytime headlight area (because like you, I prefer to avoid head-on collisions, even with DRL I still turn them on).
98% of the time I know my lights are on because the dash lights are dimmer and there's a light on the dash that says the lights are on, if I still forget to turn them off, the chime reminds me, and if i'm having a REALLY bad day my "one look back" ala Subie will let me know that the lights are indeed still on, and I need some rest.
IDK, Honda probably won't include auto-off headlights on the Fit because it will be one more reason for people to not bother buying a Civic
yah, if i have tunnels or long under passes i would definitely keep my DRL functional but my area is just racoonville. in the wooded areas i just turn my headlights on because i dont want to be rear-ended actually. hahaha
that's another thing. we dont get rear fog lamps here.
hahahathat's another thing. we dont get rear fog lamps here.
i would bet most folks in the US dont know what rear fog lamps are. hahaha.
under rear plate you see that red lamp. that's a functional fog lamp i installed taken from a JDM Z.
hahaha.under rear plate you see that red lamp. that's a functional fog lamp i installed taken from a JDM Z.
