2013 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Touseacoathook,slideitout
slightly, then pull it down.
Make sure the coat hook is
pulled up when you are not using it.
This hook is not designed for large
or heavy items.
On U.S. EX models
and Canadian models
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visors
Coat Hook
Interior Convenience Items
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COAT HOOK
EX model is shown.
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
Turn on a spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
off. You can use the spotlights at
Unlock the driver’s door with the
keyorremotetransmitter. Open any door. To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see
page
.
If you leave any door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go off after about
15 minutes. 105
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Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
Interior Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
EX model with navigation systemPush
Push
SPOTLIGHTS
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Your vehicle has a cargo area light
on the left side panel of the cargo
area. It comes on when you open
the hatch. Cargo Area Light
Interior Lights
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PushCARGO AREA LIGHT
Push
SPOTLIGHTS
U.S. LX model
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all
weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and theft of
your vehicle................
Climate Control System . 162
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Audio System .168
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 169
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Playing a Disc .173
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Disc Player Error Messages . 180
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 181
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Playing a Disc .188
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Disc Player Error Messages . 194
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PlayinganiPod
. 195
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iPod
Error Messages . 201
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .202
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .211
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 212
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Protecting Your Discs . 214
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Remote Audio Controls . 217
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Auxiliary Input Jack .218
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Radio Thef t Protection . 219
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Setting the Clock .220
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Security System .221
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Cruise Control .222
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HandsFreeLink. 225
Insight model
LX model and EX model without navigation system
Bluetooth
Features
Features
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Climate Control System
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROST BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BAR
U.S. EX model and Canadian models
ON/OFF BUTTON
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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 preference.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.
2. 1.
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
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