2012 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window. To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go
down or up all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push the window
switch brief ly.
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AUTO
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DRIVER’S
WINDOW
SWITCH FRONT
PASSENGER’S
WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.

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Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. The driver’s window auto
reverse f unction is disabled when
you continuously pull up the switch. If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
The windows and the main switch
feature will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction. When you push the main switch in,
the indicator comes on and the
passengers’ windows cannot be
raised or lowered. Use the main
switchwhenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally. To cancel
this feature, push on the switch
again. The switch will pop out. AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
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NOTE:

To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display.
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Parking Brake
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
EX model is shown.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is put into gear with the
parking brake on.

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Interior Convenience Items
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COAT HOOK
FRONT DOOR
POCKET
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
CENTER CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
FLOOR STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
CARGO AREA
: If equipped
EX model with navigation system is shown. CENTER POCKET
VANITY MIRROR
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SUN VISOR
UNDER FLOOR
STORAGES GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS CENTER TRAY /
CENTER POCKET
SEAT-BACK
POCKETS
CARGO AREA COVER REAR DOOR BEVERAGE
HOLDER

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.
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On Canadian EX model only
Cargo Area Cover
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
153
HANDLE
MOUNTING ROD

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.
St oring t he Cargo A rea Cover
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HOUSING UNIT Push
LID
CARGO AREA
COVER
LID

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
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
155
STRAP
LID
CARGO FLOOR
STORAGES
CARGO AREA
COVER

Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior. 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. Beverage Holders
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FRONTREAR
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
Insight model and Canadian LX model
FRONT
BEVERAGE
HOLDERSInsight model and LX model
EX model
BEVERAGE
HOLDERS