2001 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

The interior light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, the interior light
comes on when you open either door.
In the ON position, the interior light
stays on continuously.The cargo area light has a two-
position switch. In the OFF (down)
position, the light does not come on.
In the ON (up) position, the light
comes on when you open the hatch.
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Interior L ight
Spotlights Cargo Area Light
Ceiling L ights 82
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The heating and optional air
conditioning systems in your Honda
provide a comf ortable driving
environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them..............................................
Heating . 84
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What Each Control Does . 84
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Temperature Control Dial . 84
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ECON Button . 84
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Recirculation Button . 84
Rear Window Def ogger
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Button . 84
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Mode Buttons . 85
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How to Use the System . 87
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To Turn Everything Of f . 89
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Climate Control System . 90
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Fully-automatic Operation . 92
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Semi-automatic Operation . 93
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ECON Button . 93 ..................................
Audio System . 98
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Operating the Radio . 99
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Adjusting the Sound . 102
Operating the Optional CD
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Player/Changer . 108
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Radio Frequencies . 112
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Radio Reception . 112
Operating the Optional CD
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Changer . 114
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Protecting Compact Discs . 115
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CD Player Error Indications . 116
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 118
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures 83

Pressing the to increase the
f an’s speed, which increase air f low.
Pressing the to decrease the
f an’s speed.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see pages
).
Proper use of the Heating system
can make the interior comf ortable,
and keep the windows clear f or best
visibility.
When this button is pressed, the
auto idle stop works only if the
outside temperature is above 41°F
(5°C).
65, 66
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Buttons
T emperature Control Dial
ECON Button
Heating
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Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode.When mode is selected, the
auto stop function will not activate.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Buttons
Heating
85

The direction of air f low f rom the
vents in the center and each side of
the dashboard is adjustable.
To adjust the air flow from the
center vent, move the tab up-and-
down and side-to-side.Each vent can be opened and closed
with the dial next to it.
On the driver’s and passenger’s-side
vents, move the vent up-and-down
andmovethetabside-to-sideto
adjust the air flow.
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent Controls
Heating
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The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating system are at the base of the
windshield. Keep these clear of
leaves and other debris.
This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, and def rosting.
The engine must be running f or the
heater to generate hot air. The
heater uses engine coolant to warm
the air. If the engine is cold, it will be
several minutes bef ore you f eel
warm air coming f rom the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode can cause the windows to f og
up. Switch to Recirculation mode
when you are driving through smoky
or dusty conditions, then switch back
to Fresh Air mode when the
condition clears.
1. 2. 3.
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
How to Use the System
Heating
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To warm the interior:Start the engine.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial. To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
To remove exterior f rost or ice f rom
the windshield and side windows
after the car has been sitting out in
cold weather:
To rapidly remove exterior f rost or
ice f rom the windshield (on very cold
days), f irst select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear,
select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows.
Press the button.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the air f low f rom the
def roster vents f eels warm.
Turn on the rear window def ogger
to help clear the rear window.
Start the engine.
Press the button.
Adjust the fan and temperature
controls to maximum.
1.2.3.4.
1.2. 3.1. 2.3.
To Heat To Defog and Defrost
Heating
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
88

These settings direct all the air f low
to the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and the side window
def roster vents. The air f low will get
warmer and clear the windows faster
as the engine warms up. You can
close the side vents with the dial
underneath each vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield
defroster vents.
For saf ety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving away.To shut of f the system temporarily,
stop the fan and turn the
temperature control dial all the way
to the left.
You should shut the system
completely of f only f or the f irst f ew
minutes of driving in cold weather,
until the engine coolant warms up
enough to operate the heater. Keep
the fan on at all other times so stale
air does not build up in the interior.
Heating
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Turn Everything Of f
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