The inf ormation and specif ications
included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for
printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications
or design at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation
whatsoever. This Owner’s Manual should be
considered a permanent part of the
car,andshouldremainwiththecar
when it is sold.
This Owner’s Manual covers all
models of the Insight. You may f ind
descriptions of equipment and
features that are not on your
particular model.
Owner’s Identif ication
OWNER
ADDRESS
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAMEDEALER NO.
ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
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 ....................................
Mileage .54
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 55
Turning Of f the Mileage ....................................
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 ...................................
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 .....................................
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 rols43
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.
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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 rols48
U.S. Canada
This display shows the current, or
instantaneous fuel mileage you are
getting.The trip meters show the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset them.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances. To change
the display to show Trip A, Trip B, or
the odometer, press the Trip button
repeatedly.To reset a trip meter, display it, then
press and hold the Trip button until
the numbers reset to 0.0.
You can turn off this display at any
time. See page . To change the meter reading in the
display, push the display change
button.
(U.S.: miles per hour and mpg,
Canada: kilometer per hour and
l/100 km) 55
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Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Current Fuel Mileage T rip Meters
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FUUE EL
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BUUT TT
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Thedisplaydimswhentheparking
lights or headlights are turned on.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.
With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to f ull daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the button. Push the button to
return the display to the original
brightness.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in six steps.
Push the or button five times
to see the f ull range.
Canadian models only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols62
B BU UT TT
TO
ON N
B
BU UT TT
TO
ON N
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 undesiredoperation.
Immobilizer System
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols68
For inf ormation, See page .To set the time, press the CLOCK
(TAPE/CD) button for more than
twoseconds.Tosetthehours,press
the H (Preset 4) button. The hour
numbers will begin blinking. Keep
pressing the button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.To set the minutes, press the M
(Preset 5) button. The minutes
numbers will begin blinking. Keep
pressing the button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is turned of f .
The audio system usually shows the
time when the ignition switch is in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It
shows the operation mode of the
radio, cassette player, or optional CD
changer when you operate them,
then goes back to the time display
af ter f ive seconds.
If an error occurs while operating
the optional CD changer, the display
will keep showing the error code and
will not switch to the time display
until the error is corrected. 112
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Radio Frequencies and Reception
A udio System L ighting
Digital Clock
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures103
C CL LOOC CKK B
BUUT TT
TO
ON N
M
MB
BUUT TT
TO
ON NR
RE
ES
SE ET
T B
BUUT TT
TO
ON N
H
H B
BUUT TT
TO
ON N
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration. We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km). In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emission control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Honda dealer f or service.
Help assure your car’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution. Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise in the engine that can lead to
mechanical damage.
Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined. Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule.
Break-in Period, Gasoline
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline
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