2001 HONDA INSIGHT seat adjustment

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

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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 12 14
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethelever.Trytomovethe
seat to make sure it is locked in
position.To change the angle of the seat-back,
pushforwardonthelevernexttothe
seat bolster, on the side of the seat-
back. Move the seat-back to the
desired position and release the lever.
Let the seat-back latch in the new
position.
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
FrontSeatAdjustments 76

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that the hood and hatch are
f ully closed.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passenger has f astened his
seat belt (see page ).
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10. 11.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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