2001 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

42

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 44
...............................
Indicator Lights . 45
.............................................
Gauges . 50
...............................
Speedometer . 50
..............
Display Change Button . 50
.....................................
Odometer . 50
.................
Current Fuel Mileage . 53
.................................
Trip Meters . 53
................................
Trip Mileage . 54
Segment Distance and Fuel
....................................
Mileage . 54
................
Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 55
Turning Of f the Mileage
....................................
Displays . 55
..................
Battery Level Gauge . 56
................
Charge/Assist Gauge . 57
..................................
Fuel Gauge . 58
...................
Temperature Gauge . 58
.................................
Tachometer . 58
Maintenance Required
...................................
Indicator . 59
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 60
...................................
Headlights . 61
............
Daytime Running Lights . 62
....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 62 ................................
Turn Signals . 63
.....................
Windshield Wipers . 63
..................
Windshield Washers . 64
Rear Window Wiper and
.....................................
Washer . 65
..........................
Hazard Warning . 65
.............
Rear Window Def ogger . 65
...............................
Keys and Locks . 67
..............................................
Keys . 67
....................
Immobilizer System . 68
............................
Ignition Switch . 69
..................................
Door Locks . 71
............................................
Hatch . 71
...................
Remote Transmitter . 73
............................
Seat Adjustments . 76
.............
Front Seat Adjustments . 76
..............................
Power Windows . 77
.............................................
Mirrors . 78
.................................
Parking Brake . 79
.....................................
Storage Box . 79
........................................
Glove Box . 80
.............................
Beverage Holder . 80
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 81
...................................
Interior Light . 82
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 43

ÎÎ
Î
Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols
44
DDOOOORRLLOOCCKK
FFUUEELLFFIILLLLDDOOOORRRREELLEEAASSEE
HHEEAATTIINNGG//CCOOOOLLIINNGGCCOONNTTRROOLLSSAAUUDDIIOOSSYYSSTTEEMM
FFCCDDSSEELLEECCTTBBUUTTTTOONN
HHOOOODDRREELLEEAASSEEHHAANNDDLLEE
DDIIGGIITTAALLCCLLOOCCKK
((PP..7711))
((PP..5544))
PPOOWWEERRWWIINNDDOOWWSSWWIITTCCHHEESS
DDRRIIVVIINNGGMMOODDEEBBUUTTTTOONNSS((CCVVTT))
U.S. model
((PP..7777))((PP..8844,,9900))((PP..9988))
((PP..114444))((PP..112222))
((PP..112211))

Î
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
CONT INUED
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols45
CCHHAARRGGIINNGGSSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
LLOOWWFFUUEELLIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
SSEEAATTBBEELLTTRREEMMIINNDDEERRLLIIGGHHTT
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEERREEQQUUIIRREEDDIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
AAUUTTOOIIDDLLEESSTTOOPPIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
IIMMMMOOBBIILLIIZZEERRSSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORRIIMMAASSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
SSHHIIFFTTUUPP//SSHHIIFFTTDDOOWWNNIINNDDIICCAATTOORRSS
LLOOWWOOIILLPPRREESSSSUURREEIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
HHIIGGHHBBEEAAMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
AANNTTII--LLOOCCKKBBRRAAKKEESSYYSSTTEEMM((AABBSS))IINNDDIICCAATTOORR
SSUUPPPPLLEEMMEENNTTAALLRREESSTTRRAAIINNTTSSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
MMAALLFFUUNNCCTTIIOONNIINNDDIICCAATTOORRLLAAMMPP
EELLEECCTTRRIICCPPOOWWEERRSSTTEEEERRIINNGGIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
DDOOOORR--OOPPEENNIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
TTUURRNNSSIIGGNNAALLAANNDDHHAAZZAARRDDWWAARRNNIINNGGIINNDDIICCAATTOORRSS
PPAARRKKIINNGGBBRRAAKKEEAANNDDBBRRAAKKEESSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
((PP..4477))
((PP..4499))
((PP..4477))
((PP..4488))
((PP..113366))
((PP..4499))
((PP..4488))
((PP..4488))
((PP..4488))
((PP..4488))
((PP..4477))
((PP..5599))((PP..113399))
((PP..4477))((PP..4488))
((PP..4477))

ÎÎ
ÎÎ
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
46
CCHHAARRGGIINNGGSSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
LLOOWWFFUUEELLIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
SSEEAATTBBEELLTTRREEMMIINNDDEERRLLIIGGHHTT
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEERREEQQUUIIRREEDDIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
AAUUTTOOIIDDLLEESSTTOOPPIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
IIMMMMOOBBIILLIIZZEERRSSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORRIIMMAASSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
LLOOWWOOIILLPPRREESSSSUURREEIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
HHIIGGHHBBEEAAMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
AANNTTII--LLOOCCKKBBRRAAKKEESSYYSSTTEEMM((AABBSS))IINNDDIICCAATTOORR
SSUUPPPPLLEEMMEENNTTAALLRREESSTTRRAAIINNTTSSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
MMAALLFFUUNNCCTTIIOONNIINNDDIICCAATTOORRLLAAMMPP
EELLEECCTTRRIICCPPOOWWEERRSSTTEEEERRIINNGGIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
DDOOOORR--OOPPEENNIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
TTUURRNNSSIIGGNNAALLAANNDDHHAAZZAARRDDWWAARRNNIINNGGIINNDDIICCAATTOORRSS
PPAARRKKIINNGGBBRRAAKKEEAANNDDBBRRAAKKEESSYYSSTTEEMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
((PP..4477))
((PP..4499))
((PP..4477))
((PP..4488))
((PP..113366))
((PP..4499))
((PP..4488))
((PP..4488))
((PP..4488))
((PP..4488))
((PP..4477))
((PP..5599))
((PP..4477))
SSHHIIFFTTLLEEVVEERRPPOOSSIITTIIOONNIINNDDIICCAATTOORRSS
((PP..4488))
AAuuttoommaattiiccTTrraannssmmiissssiioonn((CCVVTT))UU..SS..mmooddeell
((PP..113399))
((PP..4477))

The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem in the
supplemental restraint system. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition.
The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by f astening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
See page .
See pages .
See page . This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II). If it comes
on at any other time, it indicates a
problem in the Integrated Motor
Assist (IMA) system. Have the
vehicle checked by the dealer as
soon as possible.
This indicator is a reminder to
check the parking brake. Driving
with the parking brake not fully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
This light has two f unctions: 1.
38
227 226
(Manual Transmission) 141
142 137, 139
(Automatic Transmission)
CONT INUED
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Shif t Up/Shif t Down Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder L ight
Shif t L ever Position Indicator
A uto Idle Stop Indicator IMA System Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols 47
U.S. Canada

If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
See page .
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethecartoyourdealertohaveitchecked.
With the light on, your car still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete inf ormation, see
page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should f lash.
The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling. This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
This light comes on if either door or
the hatch is not closed tightly.
2.
232
230
201 61
62 150
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Low Fuel Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
48 U.S. Canada

Canadian models only
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This light normally comes on when
you turn the ignition ON (II) and
goes of f af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the Electric Power
Steering system. If this happens,
stop the car in a safe place and turn
of f the engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine, and watch the
EPS light. If it does not go of f , or
comes back on again while driving,
take the car to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, the EPS
is turned off, making the car harder
to steer.
68
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Immobilizer System
IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
49