Just got a 2016 ilx, tech plus with aspec. I've noticed that the dash lights(navi, radio, buttons, cluster) don't dim when I turn on the headlights. Is that normal for this car?

 

because $40k civic that doesnt dim.

 

Your brightness settings are likely on to the max, which would cause this.

IIRC, on the several 2016 ILX's I've had as loaners, the dash brightness is in the instrument cluster - The little knob thing (Similar to odometer button/knobs in older cars) that is right above the fuel gauge. Turn it to the left one notch - The brightness should be one less than the maximum for the lights to dim with the headlights.

 

This is correct. One additional behavior you'll see is that if you turn on headlights when it's bright out, the dash lights will not dim. They will only dim if it's dark enough to warrant dimming.

 

It would be funny if someone actually paid $40k. I paid $29.5k for my tech plus w/ aspec.

 

i only kid. plus, I want to believe that paperboy understands my humor, since we've been buddies for almost 4 or 5 years now.

 

My gauge lighting isn't maxed out. I did check for that, since that was my suspicion at first. I have yet to notice the lights dimming when I turn on the headlights at night though.

 

p.s congrats George!

 

I finally figured out that it does auto dim. I just had some settings incorrect. Boy do I feel relieved. For a second I thought the ilx didn't have this function. It would be annoying having a super bright navigation screen at night.

Thank Justin, I really like the car so far, hope you're doing well.

 

Mine dims out sometimes on its own. I drive 100% of the time with my headlights & fogs on (for safety, mostly). I've gone through 2 sets of foglight bulbs but the headlights and taillights are still amazingly original at 163,000 miles.

 

apparently, not as well as you are! mr. new car! lol

 

If you drive with the headlights on during the day, sometimes when you're under an overpass or in a tunnel, the dash will dim because the sunlight sensor thinks it's dark outside.

 

Technically, I bought it used with 3400 miles lol. It was a trade in at a bmw dealership.
Side note, I talked to a friend recently and he mentioned that he's friends with you. I was like wow, small world!

 

LOL?
im mostly friends with everyone!
now im curious on to who you're speaking about!