2004 HONDA INSIGHT climate control

2004 Insight Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glanc e........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
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Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
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Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
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How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
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What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
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The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
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This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................189
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................201
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
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How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the under-
side.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
With the hatch open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
hatch open, open all the windows,
and set the heating/climate control
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating/
climate control system as f ollows:
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage. 1.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety36
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

On vehicles with automatic
transmission (CVT), see page f or
Automatic Climate Control and
Manual Operations inf ormation.
You can manually select the f an
speed by pressing the f an control
button ( / or ). The
fanspeedisshownbybarsinthe
display.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris. If thecoolingprovidedinECON
mode is not adequate, press the Auto
button (see page ). This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . When the
air conditioning is turned on with
this button, the auto idle stop works
only if the outside temperature is
above 41°F (5°C).
Press the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
recirculated throughout the system.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode). ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, can cause the windows to f og
up.
When this button is pressed, the
auto idle stop works only if the
outside temperature is above 41°F
(5°C). 76
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On vehicles with automatic
transmission
On vehicles with manual transmission and no A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control Dial Rear Window Def ogger Button
Recirculation Button
ECON Button Mode Control Button
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Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial to your pref erence. Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode. On vehicles with
climate control, the system also
turns on the A/C. The A/C
indicator will not come on, if it was
off to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to the maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid f ogging the
windows.
To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode. On vehicles with
climate control, the system also
turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on, if it was
off to start with.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
When mode is selected, the
auto idle stop f unction will not
activate.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the ECON button to turn it of f .
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.
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On vehicles with climate control
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
T o Def og and Def rost To Dehumidif y the Interior
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The Automatic Climate Control
system can adjust the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.Press the Auto button.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the Temperature Control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display.
When the system is in f ully
automatic mode, the auto idle stop
f unction will not be activated.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air to raise or lower the
interior temperature to the
temperature you selected. If you set the temperature to its
lower limit or its highest limit, the
system runs at f ull cooling or heating
only. It does not regulate the interior
temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the Climate Control
System when it is in AUTO. All other
f eatures remain automatically
controlled.
Manual selections will cause the
word AUTO in the display to go out.
To shut of f the system completely,
turn off the fan and turn the
temperature control dial all the way
to left.
If you press OFF, the Climate
Control system shuts of f completely.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
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On vehicles with manual transmission
On vehicles with automatic
transmission (CVT)
On vehicles with automatictransmission (CVT) On vehicles with automatictransmission (CVT) On vehicles with automatic
transmission (CVT)
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Cool or Heat A utomatically
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Manual OperationTo Turn Everything Of f
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures76

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures77
SUNLIGHT SENSORTEMPERATURE SENSOR

The dust and pollen f ilter removes
pollen and dust f rom the outside air
the climate control system brings
into the interior. It should be
replaced according to the time and
distance recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if airf low f rom the
climate control system becomes less
than usual. Have the dust and pollen
f ilter replaced by your Honda dealer.Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the radio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
Floor Mat s, Dust and Pollen Filt er, Roof A nt enna
Maint enance
Dust and Pollen Filter
Roof Antenna
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission (CVT) by
pushing or pulling it.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, stereo system, lights, etc.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
Honda’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
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Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
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NOTICE:
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme
cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.