2001 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

It will also turn of f automatically
af ter 25 minutes.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.
The rear window def ogger turns on
automatically when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II) if the outside
temperature is below 32°F (0°C), or
if the engine is at ambient
temperature. The light in the button
does not light.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic Operation
66

Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Your car comes with two master
keys and a valet key. Your car also comes with two remote
transmitters; see page for an
explanation of the operation.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
 Ignition
 Doors
Hatch
Glovebox The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the glove box and the hatch
locked when you leave your car and
the valet key at a parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the plate stored in a saf e place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. 73
Keys
Remote Transmitter
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
67
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VVAALLEETTKKEEYY((GGRREEYY))
MMAASSTTEERRKKEEYY((BBLLAACCKK))

The Immobilizer System protects
your car f rom thef t. A properly-
coded master or valet key must be
used in the ignition switch f or the
engine to start. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used,
the engine’s f uel system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object is near the
ignition switch when you insert the
key. To make sure the system
recognizes the key code:Do not keep other immobilizer
keys on the same key ring.
Use a plastic or leather key f ob,
not metal.
Keep other keys away f rom your
vehicle’s key and the ignition
switch while trying to start the
engine.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.
This indicator will also blink several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your car undriveable.
If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your
Honda dealer.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Changes or modif ications not expressly
approved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesired
operation.
Immobilizer System
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
68

µYou can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch f rom ACCESSORY to
LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. The anti-thef t
lock will lock the steering column
when you remove the key. If the
f ront wheels are turned, the anti-
theft lock may sometimes make it
difficult to turn the key from LOCK
to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or to the
right as you turn the key.
The ignition switch is on the right
side of the steering column. It has
f our positions:
LOCK(0)
 ACCESSORY (I)
 ON (II)
 START (III)
CONT INUED
Ignition Switch L OCK (0)
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols 69
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only whenparked.

µ
µ
µ In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power socket. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
This is the normal key
position when driving. All f eatures
and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch f rom
ACCESSORY to ON.
The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key’s coding (see page
). Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
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A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
70

The doors can also be locked and
unlocked f rom the outside with thekey.Usethemasterkeytolockand
unlock the hatch. The valet key does
not work in this lock.
To lock the hatch, turn the key
counterclockwise. To unlock the
hatch, turn it clockwise.
Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Push the tab in to
lock the door, and pull it out to
unlock.
To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the car, push the lock
tab in and close the door. To lock the
driver’s door, pull the door handle
andpushthelocktabin.Releasethe
handle, then close the door.
CONT INUED
Hatch
Door L ocks
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols 71
LLOOCCKKTTAABB

See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
hatch closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the hatch
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. Seeon page .
To open the hatch, push the lever
behind the hatch’s back edge. To
close the hatch, push down on the
back edge. If you need to use this procedure to
open the hatch, your car may be
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by your Honda
dealer.
If an unlocked hatch does not open,
turn the key clockwise past the
unlock position. Open the hatch as
youholdthekeyinthatposition.
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Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Keys and Locks
72
LLOOCCKK
MMAASSTTEERRKKEEYYUUNNLLOOCCKKPPOOSSIITTIIOONN

When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver’s door unlocks.
The parking lights and taillights
f lash twice. The passenger’s door
unlocks when you push the button a
second time.
You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, both
doors lock. The side marker lights
and taillights f lash once. The horn will sound if you push the
LOCK button a second time within
f ive seconds of locking the doors.
The interior light (if the interior light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door, the light will go out in
about 30 seconds and the doors will
automatically relock. If you relock
the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if either
door is not f ully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
CONT INUED
Remote TransmitterHorn Operat ion
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
73
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UUNNLLOOCCKKBBUUTTTTOONN
LLOOCCKKBBUUTTTTOONN
PPAANNIICCBBUUTTTTOONN