2011 HONDA INSIGHT instrument panel

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder shown in
the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it
preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in
mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many
systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action
and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Honda Insight was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
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A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
the multi-information display, and
how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(P.72) (P.62)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
ECON BUTTON
DOOR LOCK TAB
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.10)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(CVT)
EX model with navigation system is shown. MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.72, 75)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.10) NAVIGATION SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.147) (P.127)
(P.133)
(P.133)
(P.149)
(P.250) (P.278) (P.273)
(P.164) (P.170)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.125)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.199, 207) 2
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
4 MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS
HORN (P.76)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB
(P.76)
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB
(P.73)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.35)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
EX model with navigation system is shown. REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.120)
(P.219)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
(P.296)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.227) (P.124)
(P.119)CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.224)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.126/148)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.157)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.220)
(P.128) (P.170)
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Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in all seating positions.
Seat belts are the single most
effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand
larger children. (Inf ants and smaller
children must be properly restrained
in child seats.)
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
When properly worn, seat belts:
Keep you connected to the vehicle
so you can take advantage of the
vehicle’s built-in saf ety f eatures. Help keep you f rom being thrown
against the inside of the vehicle
and against other occupants.
Keep you f rom being thrown out
of the vehicle.
Help keep you in a good position
should the airbags ever deploy. A
good position reduces the risk of
injury f rom an inf lating airbag and
allows you to get the best
advantage f rom the airbag.
Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.
Always wear your seat belt, and
make sure you wear it properly.
Your seat belt system also includes
an indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
Help protect you in almost every
type of crash, including:frontal impacts
side impacts
rear impacts
rollovers
In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces and territories
require you to wear seat belts.
Seat Belts
Why Wear Seat Belt s
What You Should Do:
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.

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See pages f or important
guidelines on how to properly
protect inf ants, small children, and
larger children who ride in your
vehicle.
The f ollowing pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, adult passengers,
and teenage children who are large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in the f ront.
Your vehicle has a door/
hatch open indicator (red)
on the instrument panel to indicate
when any door or the hatch is not
tightly closed.
See page f or how to lock the
doors, and page f or how the door/
hatch open indicator works.
Your vehicle also has a door and
hatch open indicator on the multi-
inf ormation display to indicate when
a specif ic door or the hatch is not
tightly closed. You will see the
appropriate indicator(s) f or each
condition. You will also hear a beep when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and each time you open
any door or the hatch with the key in
the ON (II) position.
The above illustration shows that all
doors and the hatch are open.
Af ter everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors and the
hatch are closed and locked.
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Introduction Close and L ock the Doors
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Protecting A dults and Teens
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Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all seating positions.
The f ront seat belts are also
equipped with automatic seat belt
tensioners.In addition to the seat belt reminder
indicator in the instrument panel,
you will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message. This remains
displayed if you ignore it and do not
f asten the seat belt while driving.
If either the driver or a f ront
passenger does not f asten their seat
belt while driving, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals.
The seat belt system includes an
indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
f ront passenger to f asten your seat
belts.
If a f ront passenger does not f asten
their seat belt, the indicator will
come on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
This system monitors the f ront seat
belts. If you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position bef ore your
seat belt is f astened, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will f lash. If
your seat belt is not f astened bef ore
the beeper stops, the indicator will
stop f lashing but remain on.
When no one is sitting in the f ront
passenger’s seat, or an inf ant or
small child is riding there, the
indicator may not come on and the
beeper may not sound.
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Seat Belt System Components Seat Belt Indicator
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned of f (see page ).
An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
f ront airbag has been turned of f
(see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight
of an inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s f ront airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbag system
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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