2013 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

The def ogger will shut itself of f
within about 10 to 30 minutes
according to the outside temperature
(over 32°F, 0°C).
Make sure all rear windows are clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see
page .
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of all rear windows can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
windows. Push the def ogger button
to turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You
have to turn the defogger on again
when you restart the vehicle. 148U.S. EX models and all Canadian models
Rear Window Def ogger
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U.S. EX model is shown.
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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 off. The ECON mode
helps you improve your fuel
economy by modifying some
vehicle functions. When the ECON
mode is on: In addition, when the ECON mode is
on, you may get more Eco Assist
points (seepage).
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
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MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY ECON MODE INDICATOR
ECON BUTTON
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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.
1. 3.
4.
2.
Steering Wheel A djustments
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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.
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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
Two ignition keys come with your
vehicle. You should keep one of
them in a saf e place, away f rom the
vehicle, as a spare.
They f it all the locks on your vehicle. Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this number if you ever have to
get a lost key replaced. Use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
IGNITION KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If you lose your key and you cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
chain) is near the ignition switch
when you insert the key. This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See
pagef or
more inf ormation. 392
Immobilizer System
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Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
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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-information
display to inform 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.
CONT INUED
A CCESSORY (I)
LOCK (0)
Ignition Switch
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µ Use this position
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
from the ACCESSORY (I) to the
ON (II) position. ST A RT (III)
ON (II)
Ignition Switch
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When the door is unlocked, you can
seetheredindicatoronthelocktab
above the inner door handle.You can customize the door lock/
unlock settings (see
page).
All doors and the hatch can be
locked f rom the outside by using the
key in the driver’s door. To unlock
only the driver’s door, insert the key,
turn it clockwise, and release it. The
remaining doors and the hatch
unlock when you turn the key a
second time within a f ew seconds.
To lock all doors and the hatch, push
the front of the master door lock
switch on the driver’s door, pull the
locktabrearwardonthedriver’s
door, or use the key on the outside
lock on the driver’s door.
Pushing the rear of the master door
lock switch will unlock all doors and
the hatch. Pushing f orward the lock
tab on the driver’s door unlocks only
that door. The lock tab on each passenger’s
door locks and unlocks that door.
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Door L ocks
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Lock
Unlock LOCK TAB
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
To unlock
To lock
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