2005 HONDA INSIGHT window

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 95)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.
21)
(P.
62)
(P.
51)
(P.
67) (P.
48) (P.
43)
(P.74, 78) PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 21)
(P. 91)
(P. 71)
(P. 113)
(P. 110)
(P. 96) (P.
80)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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U.S. modelMIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS HORN
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
ECON BUTTON
DRIVING MODE BUTTONS (CVT) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
68)
(P.55)
(P.75)
(P.57)
(P. 80)
(P. 58)
(P. 115)
(P.
54)
(P. 56)
(P.
67)

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.With the hatch open, airflow 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 f resh 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.
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
underside.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
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4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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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.

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .42
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Instrument Panel .43
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 44
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Gauges .48
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Fuel Gauge .49
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Temperature Gauge . 49
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Odometer .49
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Display Change Button . 49
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Current Fuel Mileage . 50
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Trip Meters .50
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Trip Mileage .50
Segment Distance and Fuel ....................................
Mileage .51
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 51
Turning Of f the Mileage ....................................
Displays .52
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Battery Level Gauge . 53
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 53
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .54
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 55
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 57
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Hazard Warning Button . 57
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Rear Window Def ogger . 58
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Keys and Locks .59 ........................
Immobilizer System .60
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Ignition Switch .61
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Door Locks .62
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Hatch .63
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Remote Transmitter .64
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Seats .66
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Power Windows .67
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Mirrors .68
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Parking Brake .69
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Interior Convenience Items . 70
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Storage Box .71
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Beverage Holder .71
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Glove Box .71
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Accessory Power Socket . 71
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Interior Lights .72
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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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
CLOCK
(P. 96)
(P.
95)
(P.
62)
(P.
51) (P.
67) (P.
74, 78) (P.
80)
(P. 91)
(P. 115)

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HORN ECON BUTTON
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS DRIVING MODE BUTTONS
(CVT model only)REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 67) (P.68)
(P.55)
(P.75) (P.
57)
(P.80)
(P. 58)
(P. 115)
(P.
56)

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OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield Washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers operate every
f ew seconds. In low speed and high
speed, the wipers run continuously.
Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
to spray.
OFF
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to spray the
window washer without activating
the wiper.
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6.
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2.
3.
4.
OFF
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
LO
HI MIST
INT
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 25 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn it on again
when you restart the vehicle.The rear window def ogger turns on
automatically when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) if the
outside temperature is below 32°F (0
°C), or if the engine is at ambient
temperature. The indicator in the
button does not light.
It will also turn of f automatically
af ter 25 minutes.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.
Rear Window Def ogger
Automatic Operation
Manual Operation
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