2012 HONDA INSIGHT glove box

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 60
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges . 72
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 75
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 118
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers . 119
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 120
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
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Hazard Warning Button . 125
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Rear Window Def ogger . 126
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ECON Button . 127
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 128
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Keys and Locks . 129
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Immobilizer System . 130
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Ignition Switch . 131
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Door Locks . 133
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Remote Transmitter . 135
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Hatch . 139
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Unlocking the Hatch . 140
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Seats . 141
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Front Seat Adjustments . 141 Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment . 141
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Head Restraints . 142
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Folding the Rear Seats Down . 145
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Armrest . 146
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Mirrors . 147
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 147
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Power Mirror Heaters . 148
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Power Windows . 149
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Parking Brake . 151
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Interior Convenience Items . 152
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Cargo Area Cover . 153
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Under Floor Storages . 155
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Floor Storage Compartments . 155
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Beverage Holders . 156
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Accessory Power Socket . 157
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Console Compartment . 157
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Glove Box . 158
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Center Tray . 158
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Center Pockets . 159
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Coat Hook . 160
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Sun Visors . 160
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Vanity Mirror . 160
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Interior Lights . 161
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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

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.
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
On EX models only
Center T ray
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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PARTITIONAn 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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storage areas:Glove box
Door pockets
Cargo area Center tray Floor storage compartment
Under f loor storages
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Console compartment Seat-back pockets
Center pocket(s)
: If equipped
Carrying Cargo
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CARGO AREA DOOR POCKETS
GLOVE BOX
FLOOR STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
UNDER FLOOR
STORAGES SEAT-BACK
POCKETS
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
: If equipped
EX with navigation system model is shown. CENTER POCKET
CENTER TRAY /
CENTER POCKET

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the operation of the seats,
or the operation of the sensors
under the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the hatch, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
Trytosecuretheitemswithrope
or cord so they will not shif t while
you are driving.
Do not place items on the cargo
area cover (if equipped), or stack
objects higher than the top of the
back seat. They could block your
view and be thrown about the
vehicle during a crash or sudden
stop.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
hatch, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If youfoldtherearseatsdown,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Keep all cargo below
the bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Refer to page for folding rear
seats.
Do not spill any liquids on or
around the IMA battery. Spilled
liquids may damage the IMA
battery. If you accidentally spill
liquids on or around the battery,
ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up at the earliest possible
time. 56
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Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
383
Air Conditioning
Tires Alignment Fuses 12 Volt Battery
Lights HFC-134a (R-134a)
15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
12 V 55 W
Size
Pressure Toe-in
Camber
Caster Interior
Under-hood
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
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33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
P185/60R15 84T 3°30’ 0.5°
1.5° 1°
0° 1°
Capacity 12 V
12 V35 AH/20 HR
28 AH/5 HR
12 V 21 W
T135/80D15 99M
12 V 5 W
12 V 3.4 W 12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
5W
8W
8W
5W
2CP
16 W
12 V 21 W
Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer. 5W
12 V
0.10 0.10 in (2.5 2.5 mm)00.12in(03mm)
See page 374 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 375 or the fuse box
cover.
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
Front parking lights
Front side marker lights
Side turn signal lights
(door mirror)
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/taillights
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate lights
Spot lights
Ceiling light
Cargo area light
High-mount brake light
Glove box light Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
(HB3)
(H11)
(Amber)
LED type
LED type
LED type (Amber)
in
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3 : LX model EX models
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Fuel . 246
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Fill Door and Cap . 247
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Gauge . 73
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Octane Requirement . 246
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Oxygenated . 246
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Reserve Indicator . 70
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Tank, Filling the . 247
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Fuses, Checking the . 371
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 253
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Gasoline . 246
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 70
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Gauge . 73
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Octane Requirement . 246
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Tank, Filling the . 247
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Gas Station Procedures . 247
Gauges
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Charge/Assist . 74
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Fuel . 73
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 273
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Automatic Transmission . 273
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Glove Box . 158
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 380 Ignition
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Keys . 129
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Switch . 131
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Timing Control System . 390
IMA System Power Flow ........................................
Monitor . 84
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Immobilizer System . 130
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
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Indicators, Messages (MID) . 62, 89
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 64
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Auto Idle Stop . 66
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 63, 368
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Cruise Control . 69
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Cruise Main . 69
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Door/Hatch Open . 12, 68
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 123
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 68
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ECON Mode . 71
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High Beam . 69
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High Temperature (Coolant) . 67
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IMA Battery Level . 85
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IMA System . 66
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 323
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HandsFreeLink
. 227
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Hatch . 139
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Opening . 139
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Open Indicator . 68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 125
Headlights
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Aiming . 323
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Beeper . 121
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 323
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Turning on . 121
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Head Restraints . 142
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Heated Mirrors . 148
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High Altitude, Starting at . 265
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High-Low Beam Switch . 120
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Hill Start Assist System . 297
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Hood, Opening the . 250
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Horn . 4
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