2006 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click to turn
on the high beams. The blue high
beam indicator will come on (see
page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake. To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the
switch to the position turns on
the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the position turns on the
headlights. If you leave the lights on
with the key removed from the
ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.
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Turn Signal
High Beams
(Canadian Models) Daytime Running L ights
Headlights On
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The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in six steps.
Push the or button five times
to see the f ull range. Thedisplaydimswhentheparking
lights or headlights are turned on.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.
With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to f ull daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the button. Push the button to
return the display to the original
brightness.
Push the button to the right of the
center vents to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
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BUTTON BUTTON

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 the ON (II)
position if the outside temperature is
below 32°F (0°C), and 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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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)

When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on f or
a f ew seconds, then go of f . If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the key. Turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position,
remove the key, reinsert it, and turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position again. 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.If you have lost your key and cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer. Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable. If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer. 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.
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.
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). 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 the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key to the LOCK (0)
position, push it in slightly. If your
vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park. Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
Ignition Switch
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
LOCK (0) 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 of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

The doors can also be locked and
unlocked f rom the outside with the
key.
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 master door lock switch allows
control of both door and hatch locks
f rom the driver’s door. Push the
switch down to lock both doors and
the hatch, and up to unlock the
driver’s door. Door L ocks
Power Door L ocks
Door L ocks
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LOCK TAB
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Unlock
Lock

If you need to use this procedure to
open the hatch, your vehicle may be
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer. If an unlocked hatch does not open,
turn the key clockwise past the
unlock position. Open the hatch as
youholdthekeyinthatposition. Keep the hatch closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. Seeon page .
To open the hatch, hold the hatch
key in the unlock position, and push
the lever behind the hatch’s back
edge. To close the hatch, push down
on the back edge.
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. 38
Hatch
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Hatch
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MASTER KEY
UNLOCK POSITION