2010 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

You can use the cargo area cover to
conceal your parcels and protect
them f rom direct sunlight.To extend the cargo area cover, pull
out the cover f rom the housing by
pulling the handle on the cover’s
leading edge, then clip the mounting
rods in the slots at both sides of the
hatch opening.To retract the cover, slip the rods
out of the hooks and guide the cover
so it rolls back f ully into its housing.
Do not store parcels on the cargo
area cover. The cover may break if
weight is placed on it.
On Canadian EX model only
Cargo Area Cover
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HANDLE
MOUNTING ROD
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The cargo area cover housing unit
can be removed to give you more
cargo space.
Release each side of the housing unit
by pushing one end of the unit
toward the other end and lifting it
upward.To reinstall the cargo area cover
housing unit, place one end of the
unit in the holder on the side panel,
then push it into the side panel
slightly and insert the other end into
its holder.
Make sure the housing unit is
securely placed so it will not come
loose while you are driving.
You can store the cargo area cover
under the cargo area f loor.Open the cargo f loor lid.
Open the cargo area cover holder
lids located on both sides of the
cargo area f loor.
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2.
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St oring t he Cargo A rea Cover
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HOUSING UNIT Push
LID
CARGO AREA
COVER
LID
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Store the cover in its holders as
shown in the illustration above.
Reinstall the cargo f loor lid.To open the cargo f loor, f old the
cargo f loor f orward.
To use the storage compartment
locatedontheleftsideof thecargo
area f loor, hold the strap and raise
the lid.
Close the lid by pressing until it
latches.
3.
4. Under Floor Storages
Floor Storage Compartments
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STRAP
LID
CARGO FLOOR
STORAGES
CARGO AREA
COVER
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Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.Your vehicle has an accessory power
socket in the f ront console panel.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the f ront and rear door pocket
beverage holders when you open or
closethedoors.Useonlyresealable
containers in the door pockets.
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Beverage Holders
Accessory Power Sockets
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FRONTREAR
BEVERAGE HOLDERS LX model onlyBEVERAGE HOLDERS LX model is shown.
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It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket.To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lif t the
armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on. Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
On EX models only
On EX models only
Console CompartmentGlove Box
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LEVER
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There is a tray in the front of the
center console. You can also take the
partition out to extend the tray.
When you use the f ront beverage
holders, you need to put the partition
back to the original position on the
center console.To open the center pocket, push on
the knob. To close it, push the lid up
until it latches.
Center T ray
Center Pockets
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PARTITIONKNOB
Push LIDAn open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Touseacoathook,slideitout
slightly, then pull it down.
Make sure the coat hook is pulled up
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.
On U.S. EX models and Canadian
models
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visors
Coat Hook
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COAT HOOK
EX model is shown.
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
Turn on a spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
Unlock the driver’s door with the
keyorremotetransmitter. Open any door. To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page
.
If you leave any door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go of f af ter about 15
minutes. 105
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Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
Interior Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
EX model with navigation systemPush
Push
SPOTLIGHTS
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