2012 HONDA INSIGHT steering wheel adjustment

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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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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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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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. If equipped
1:
2:
3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
118
HORN
EX model with navigation system is shown. HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS (P.76)
MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.76)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.119)
(P.124) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.147)
(P.219)
(P.296)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.128)(P.220) (P.157)(P.126/148)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.224)
(P.120)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
BLUETOOTH
HANDS-FREE LINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.227) (P.170)1 2
2 2
2
3 2
3
2

Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
Make any steering wheel
adjustments before you start driving.
Pull the lever under the steering
column toward you until it stops.Push the lever f orward f ully to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out. Make sure the lever is positioned
securely at the bottom of the
steeringcolumnasshown.
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Steering Wheel A djustments
128
To adjust To lock LEVERAdjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ). Check that the hood and hatch are
f ully closed. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , and
).
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8. 7. 6.9.
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128 89
Preparing to Drive
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .30
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Airbag Service . 36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 34
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain
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Airbags Work . 33
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SRS Components . 25
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SRS Indicator . 34, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 131
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Starting the Engine . 265
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 265
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With a Dead Battery . 360
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 362
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments . 128
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 131
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Storing Your Vehicle . 348 ......................................
Sun Visors . 160
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 36
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SRS Indicator . 34, 64
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System Components . 25
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SVC . 189
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Synthetic Oil . 313
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs . 332
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 349
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Emissions Control Systems . 389
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Emissions Testing . 392
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Oxygenated Fuels . 246
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 391
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Temperature Indicator . 67
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Thef t Protection . 221
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 390
Tighten Fuel
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Cap Message . 249 ..........................
Time, Setting the . 222
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Tire Chains . 344
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 351
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Tire Inf ormation . 384
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Tire Labeling . 385
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 291, 387
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Check TPMS . 387
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
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Indicator . 66, 291
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 387
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Tires . 340
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Air Pressure . 341
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Chains . 344
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Checking Wear . 342
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Compact Spare . 350
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Inf lation . 340
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Inspection . 341
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Maintenance . 342
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Replacing . 343
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Rotating . 343
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Service Lif e . 342
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