2006 HONDA INSIGHT immobilizer

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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Î Shif t Lever Position Indicators on CVT model (P. ) The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Manual T ransmission shown
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATORMAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
DOOR AND HATCH OPEN INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
SHIFT UP/SHIFT DOWN
INDICATORS
(P. 46)
(P.
112, 119)
(P.
180)
(P.
44, 179)
(P.
46)
(P.
44) (P.
44)
(P.45)
(P. 46)
(P.45)
(P. 46)
(P. 45)
(P. 111)
(P. 44)
(P. 46)
(P.
44, 180)(P.
47)
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This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK
(0) position.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go of f if you have inserted a
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink, and the engine
will not start (see page ).
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position with the headlight
switch of f and the parking brake set.
It should go of f if you turn on the
headlights or release the parking
brake. If it comes on at any other
time, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator comes on if either
door or the hatch is not closed
tightly. When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.00 US gal (3.8
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the f uel gauge reading does
reach E.
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Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
High Beam Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Door and Hatch Open
Indicator
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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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.
Immobilizer System
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not f unction unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again. Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
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6.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission (CVT):
Starting the Engine
Driving
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T he 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. For
more inf ormation, see page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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CONT INUED
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound or series of clicks, or
nothing at all. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly. Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ). Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem (see
on page ).183
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If theEngineWon’tStart
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly Jump Starting
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 99
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Gasoline .94
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 46
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Gauge .49
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Octane Requirement . 94
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Tank, Filling the .95
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Gas Station Procedures . 95
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 49
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Fuel .49
Gearshif t Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .113
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Manual Transmission . 110
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Glove Box .71 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 192
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .59
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Switch .61
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Timing Control System . 200
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IMA System Indicator . 44
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators .44
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 45,122 Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) .45, 182
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Charging System . 44,180
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .46
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High Beam .46
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IMA .44
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 46
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Low Fuel .46
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Low Oil Pressure . 44,179
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SRS .23, 44
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .45
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Inf ant Seats .26
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 156
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Normal Driving .157
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Inside Mirror .68
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Inspection, Tire .158
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Instrument Panel .43
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 57
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Interior Lights .72
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Introduction . i
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 146
Hatch .................................
Opening the .63
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Open Monitor Indicator . 46
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Hazard Warning Button . 57Headlights
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Aiming .146
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Daytime Running Lights . 46,56
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High Beam Indicator . 46
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Reminder Tone .56
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 146
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Turning on .56
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Heating .76
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High Altitude, Starting at . 109
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High-Low Beam Switch . 56
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Hood, Opening the .96
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Horn .54
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Hydraulic Clutch .145
Index
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