2003 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window. To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go
down or up all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push the window
switch brief ly.
CONT INUED
AUTO
Power Windows
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DRIVER’S
WINDOW
SWITCH FRONT
PASSENGER’S
WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.

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Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. The driver’s window auto
reverse f unction is disabled when
you continuously pull up the switch. If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
The windows and the main switch
feature will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction. When you push the main switch in,
the indicator comes on and the
passengers’ windows cannot be
raised or lowered. Use the main
switchwhenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally. To cancel
this feature, push on the switch
again. The switch will pop out. AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
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NOTE:

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
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
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Parking Brake
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
EX model is shown.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is put into gear with the
parking brake on.

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Interior Convenience Items
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FRONT DOOR
POCKET
CENTER CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
FLOOR STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
CARGO AREA
: If equipped
EX model with navigation system is shown. AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
UNDER FLOOR
STORAGES GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS CENTER TRAY /
CENTER POCKET
SEAT-BACK
POCKETS
REAR DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER
COAT HOOK USB ADAPTER CABLE VANITY MIRROR
CENTER POCKET
SUN VISOR

To open the cargo f loor, f old the
cargo f loor f orward.To use the storage compartment
locatedontheleftsideof thecargo
area f loor, hold the strap and raise
the lid.
Close the lid by pressing until it
latches.
Interior Convenience Items
Under Floor Storages
Floor Storage Compartments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
153
STRAP
LID
CARGO FLOOR
STORAGES

Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior. Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the f ront and rear door pocket
beverage holders when you open or
closethedoors.Useonlyresealable
containers in the door pockets. Beverage Holders
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FRONTREAR
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
Insight model and Canadian LX model
FRONT
BEVERAGE
HOLDERSInsight model and LX model
EX model
BEVERAGE
HOLDERS

Your vehicle has an accessory power
socket in the f ront console panel.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lif t the
armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.On EX and U.S. LX models
Interior Convenience Items
A ccessory Power Socket Console Compartment
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155
LEVER

There is a tray in the front of the
center console. You can also take the
partition out to extend the tray.
When you use the f ront beverage
holders, you need to put the partition
back to the original position on the
center console.
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
On EX models only
Center T ray
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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PARTITIONAn open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.