2004 HONDA INSIGHT lock

The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.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 vehicle
and the valet key at a parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. 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. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG VALET
KEY
(GREY)
MASTER
KEYS
(BLACK)

The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. 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 (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start the engine, contact a Honda
dealer.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.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada 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.
Immobilizer Syst em
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
On automatic transmission model,
theshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
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
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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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 when
parked.

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 vehicle, push the
lock tab in and close the door. To
lock the driver’s door, pull the door
handle and push the lock tab in.
Release the handle, then close the
door.The doors can also be locked and
unlocked f rom the outside with the
key.
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.
Door L ocks, Hat ch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Door L ocks
Hatch
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LOCK TAB
MASTER KEY
UNLOCK POSITION

To open the hatch, push the lever
behind the hatch’s back edge. To
close the hatch, push down on the
back edge.Keep the hatch closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See
on page . If an unlocked hatch does not open,
turn the key clockwise past the
unlock position. Open the hatch as
youholdthekeyinthatposition.
If you need to use this procedure to
open the hatch, your vehicle may be
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by your Honda
dealer.
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Hatch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
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Press this button once to
lock both doors and the rear hatch.
Some exterior lights will f lash. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a horn to
verify that the doors and the rear
hatch are locked. You cannot lock
them if either door is not f ully closed
or the key is in the ignition switch. Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Some
exterior lights will f lash twice. Push
it twice to unlock the passenger’s
door, and rear hatch. If you do not
open either door or the rear hatch
within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock.
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 or the rear hatch, the
light will go out in about 30 seconds,
and the doors and the rear hatch will
automatically relock. If you relock
the doors and the rear hatch with the
remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light will
go of f immediately. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.Pressthisbuttonfor
about one second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK UNL OCK
PA NIC
Remote Transmitter Care
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UNLOCK
BUTTON LEDLOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON

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Battery type: CR2025 If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the rear hatch, replace the
battery as soon as possible. To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the
transmitter by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin. Insert
a new battery with the side facing
up. Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter. Set the cover in place,
andturnitclockwise.
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.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada 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.
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
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Open
Close BATTERY
ROUND
COVER

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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 11 13
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 seat-back angle, push
forward the lever next to the seat
bolster, on the side of the seat-back.
Seats
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