2006 HONDA INSIGHT automatic transmission

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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)

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, it indicates a problem in the
integrated motor assist (IMA)
system. Have the vehicle checked by
the dealer as soon as possible.
(Manual Transmission)
See pages and . See page . (Automatic Transmission) See page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passenger to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates a potential
problem with your f ront airbags or
automatic seat belt tensioners. For
more information, see page .179
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
IndicatorIMA System Indicator
Shif t Up/Shif t Down Indicators
A uto Idle Stop Indicator Shif t L ever Position Indicators
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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)
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.

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ÎThe heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle 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 vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. Air conditioning is standard on
vehicles with automatic transmission
(CVT) and standard on most manual
transmissions. ...............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 74
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Climate Control Sensors . 79
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Playing the Radio .80
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Radio Reception .83
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Playing a CD .85
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CD Changer .87
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Protecting Your CDs .87
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CD Player Error Messages . 88
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CD Changer Error Messages . 89
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Radio Thef t Protection . 90
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Setting the Clock .91
Features
Features
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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 ).
Press the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will f low f rom the
dashboard corner vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard. ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, can cause the windows to f og
up.
If thecoolingprovidedinECON
mode is not adequate, press the Auto
button (see page ).
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
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 the A/C is on, pressing this button
allowstheautoidlestoptoworkonly
when the outside temperature is
above 41°F (5°C). For more
information, see pages and . 78
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control Dial Rear Window Def ogger Button
ECON Button Mode Control Button
Recirculation Button
Features
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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.
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 f rom 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 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. 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
reading returns to normal.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C (on climate control model only). Turn on the ECON mode by
pressing the ECON button. The
display shows A/C ON. Press the
ECON button again to turn the
ECON mode off.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
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.
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If the interior is very warm,
On vehicles with automatic
transmission (CVT)
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Ventilation
Using the Heater Using the A /C in ECON Mode
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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 fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
You can manually select various
functions of the automatic climate
controlsystemwhenitisinAUTO.
All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
To shut of f the system completely,
turn off the fan and turn the
temperature control dial all the way
to the left.
If youpressOFF,theclimatecontrol
system shuts of f .
Keep the system 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 Off
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Preparing to Drive .108
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Starting the Engine .109
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Manual Transmission . 110
Shif t Up/Shif t Down ...............................
Indicators .111
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Engine Speed Limiter . 111
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Auto Idle Stop .111
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 112
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 113
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 113
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .113
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Shif ting .114
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Engine Speed Limiter . 117
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Shif t Lock Release . 117
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Auto Idle Stop .118
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 119
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Parking .120
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Braking System .121
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Braking System Design . 121
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Brake Wear Indicators . 121
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 122
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ABS Indicator .122
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 123
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Towing a Trailer .123
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
and the braking system.
Driving
Driving
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