2004 HONDA INSIGHT heating

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
2
U.S. modelDOOR LOCK
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION DIGITAL CLOCK AUDIO SYSTEM
GAUGES
FCD SELECT
BUTTON
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P. 94) (P.108)
(P.
111) (P.
69)(P.
78)
(P. 89)
(P.
41)
(P. 46)
DRIVER’S AIRBAG POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 65) (P.
72, 76) PASSENGER’S AIRBAG
(P. 19)
(P. 49)
(P. 60)
(P. 19)
(P. 93)

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.

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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols40
U.S. modelFCD SELECT BUTTON
DOOR LOCK
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE DRIVING MODE BUTTONS (CVT)
AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 49)
(P. 60)
(P. 93) (P.
65) (P.
72, 76) (P.
78)
CLOCK
(P. 89)
(P. 94) (P.
113)

Î
ÎThe heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. Air conditioning is standard on
vehicles with automatic transmission
(CVT). ...............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 72
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ECON Button .73
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To Cool or Heat Automatically . 76
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Playing the Radio .78
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Radio Reception .81
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Playing a CD .83
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CD Changer .84
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Protecting Your CDs .85
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CD Player Error Messages . 86
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CD Changer Error Messages . 87
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Radio Thef t Protection . 88
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Setting the Clock .89
Comf ort and Convenience Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures72
On vehicles with manual transmissionTEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
DEFROST
BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
DEFROST
BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON
ECON BUTTON
MODE BUTTON ECON BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
On vehicles with automatic transmission (CVT)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON MODE BUTTON

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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The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission (CVT), make sure the
display shows A/C OFF.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming through the
system. Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C (on CVT model only).
When mode is selected, the
auto idle stop f unction will not
activate. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
AUTO, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in Fresh Air mode. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
ECON button. The display shows
A/CONwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
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If the interior is very warm,
On vehicles with automatic
transmission (CVT)
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Ventilation
Using the Heater Using the A /C in ECON Mode
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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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