2012 HONDA INSIGHT display

To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to theor position. Turning the
knob to the right until you hear a
tone will cancel the reduced
brightness.
The instrument panel will illuminate
with reduced brightness when you
unlock and open the driver’s door.
The brightness will increase slightly
when you insert the key in the
ignitionswitch,thengotonormal
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights. Turn the
knob to adjust the brightness with
the ignition switch in the ON (II)
position and the parking lights on. When you turn the knob, the multi-
inf ormation display changes to
vertical bars that show you the
current level.
You will hear a tone when you reach
the maximum or minimum
brightness. The brightness level
goes out about 5 seconds af ter you
stop adjusting.
Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB
BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

Press the ECON button to activate
the ECON mode. ECON ON will be
displayed on the multi-inf ormation
display and the ECON mode
indicator will illuminate in the
instrument panel. Press the ECON
button again to turn it off. ECON
OFF will appear on the multi-
inf ormation display.
The ECON button turns the ECON
mode on and of f . The ECON mode
helps you improve your f uel
economy by modif ying some vehicle
functions. When the ECON mode is
on: In addition, when the ECON mode is
on, you may get more Eco Assist
points (see page ).The climate control system will
have greater temperature
f luctuations Engine perf ormance will be
dif f erent Whenyouturnoff andthenrestart
the engine, the ECON mode setting
remains the same as previously set.
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ECON Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY ECON MODE INDICATOR
ECON BUTTON

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). 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.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
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.
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A CCESSORY (I)
LOCK (0)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
You will also see a ‘‘REMOVE KEY’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. ST A RT (III)
ON (II)
Ignition Switch
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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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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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On models with navigation systemThe automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the f an speed
and airf low levels.
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
navigation system manual f or
complete details.
Press the AUTO button. You will
see AUTO in the display.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control
dial.
The system automatically selects
the proper mix of conditioned
and/or heated air that will, as
quickly as possible, raise or lower
the interior temperature to your
pref erence.During the auto idle stop, the air
conditioning system will be turned
off.If theECONmodeisselected,
thefanmayalsobeturnedoff.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
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Voice Control System Using A utomatic Climate Control
Climate Control System
T emperat ure Cont rol
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When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
When you adjust a f an control, the
f an is taken out of AUTO mode.
Press the side of the bar to
increase the f an speed and airf low.
Press the side of the bar to
decrease them. You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times. Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To turn the system completely of f ,
press the ON/OFF button. Each time you press this button, the
climate control system switches
betweenonandoff.Turningonthe
system with this button selects your
last climate control selection.
Climate Control System
Semi-automatic Operation
Fan Control
To Turn Everything OffON/OFF Button
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This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
Select recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
When the f resh air indicator is on,
air is brought in f rom the outside of
the vehicle.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up. This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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On U.S. EX models and all Canadian
models
Climate Control System
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t on Recirculat ion But t on Rear Window Def ogger But t on
Fresh Air Button
Features
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