2002 HONDA INSIGHT headlights

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

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.
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‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Immobilizer System
IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols49

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column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard to the right of the
center air vents.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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The rotating switch on the lef t lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.To change f rom low beams to high
beams, push the turn signal lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will light
(see page ). To return to low
beams, pull the turn signal lever
back. If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go of f . The high beams will
stay on f or as long as you hold the
lever back, no matter what position
the headlight switch is in.
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Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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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
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Your car has a storage box under the
cargo compartment. To open the
storage box, pull the strap.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Parking Brake
Mirrors
Storage Box
Mirrors, Parking Brake, Storage Box
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applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

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µ Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more difficult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Rain, f og, and snow conditions re-
quire a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer to
react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills. 88
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Visibility
Driving T echnique
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving149