2010 HONDA INSIGHT automatic transmission

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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DOOR LOCK TAB
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
ECON BUTTON
USB ADAPTER CABLE
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.166)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(P. 198 )
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.316)
GAUGES (P.72)
(P.287)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.10)
MIRROR
CONTROLS (P.62)
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.10)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE(P.144)
(P.130)
(P.130)
(P.146) (P.124)
(P.153)AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(CVT) (P.311)
(P.122)
(P.72, 75)
(P.183, 191)(P.
160 )
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If equipped
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
DOOR LOCK TAB
GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEMPARKING BRAKE LEVER
ECON BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE PADDLE SHIFTERSUSB ADAPTER CABLE
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(P.287) (P.316) (P.
311 )
(P.
160 )
(P.35
)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.72)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62)
(P.124)
(P.130)
(P.130)
(P.146)
(P.183,191)(P.
148 )
(P.122)
(P
.72, 75)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.166,198)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
Model with navigation system is shown.
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Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise also to spray the
window washer and turn the wiper
on.
Hold past ON to activate the rear
window wiper a f ew times and to
spray the rear window washer. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
The wiper operates every 7
seconds af ter completing two
sweeps. When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position. OFF Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer. When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is of f .
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6.
4.
3. 1.
2. Turn Signal and Headlights
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights
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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 insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in Park. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
If you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position and open the driver’s door,
you will see a ‘‘RETURN IGNITION
SWITCH TO LOCK (0) POSITION’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display and hear a reminder beeper.
If you turn the ignition key to the
ACCESSORY (I) position with the
driver’s door closed, you will see an
‘‘ACCESSORY (I) POSITION’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display to inf orm you of the key
position.
L OCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
Ignition Switch
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmissions (CVT). It
also includes important inf ormation
on parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the vehicle stability assist
(VSA
) system, and the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS). ........................
Preparing to Drive .302
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Starting the Engine .303
Ecological Drive Assist System ............................
(Eco Assist .304
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 311
Driving with the Paddle .......................................
Shif ters .316
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Auto Idle Stop .321
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Parking .323
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Braking System .324
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 326
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................................
(TPMS) .328
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System . 332
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Towing a Trailer .334
Driving
Driving
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Honda’s Continuously Variable
Transmission’s unique design
provides a smooth, constant f low of
power. It is electronically controlled
f or more precise operation and
better f uel economy.These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
When the ‘‘D’’ indicator warns of a
possible problem with the
transmission, you will see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
Shif t L ever Position Indicators
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
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LX models
Except LX models
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To shif t f rom Park to any position,
press f irmly on the brake pedal,
pressthereleasebuttononthefront
of the shif t lever, then pull the lever.
YoucannotshiftoutofParkwhen
the ignition switch is in the LOCK
(0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR StoL
LtoS
StoD
DtoN DtoS
NtoD RtoN To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR DtoS
StoD
DtoN
NtoD RtoN Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.LX models Except LX modelsShif ting
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
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SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON
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Selecting Second
shif ts the transmission into a lower
range of ratios for better
acceleration and increased engine
braking. Use Second when you are
going down a steep hill. Use this position f or
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically adjusts to
keep the engine at the best speed f or
driving conditions. To help the
engine warm up f aster, the
transmission will select ratios that
allow the engine to run at higher
speedswhenitiscold.
Press the brake
pedal and the release button on the
frontoftheshiftlevertoshiftfrom
Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestop,andthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Always shif t to the
Park position if you need to leave the
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from Neutral to
another position.
This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontof theshiftlever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park. The shif t lever must be in Park
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. 315
LX models
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Second (S) Drive (D)
Reverse (R)
Neutral (N)
Park (P)
Shif t L ock ReleaseDriving
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