2013 HONDA INSIGHT cruise control

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, multi-inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items) (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Features .161
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Bef ore Driving .243
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Driving .261
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Maintenance .297
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .347
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T echnical Inf ormation .377
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .393
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .397
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Owner's Identification Form
Index
Bo ok Ta ble of Contents
Chapter Ta ble of Contents
Navigation KeyYour Vehicle at a Glance
2013 Insight

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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
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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)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (
P.124) (
P.119) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.126, P.148)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
( P.128) (
P.222)
(P.168)
( P.155)
( P.218)
(
P.225)
(
P.294)
(P.217)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE
INDICATOR
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER)
VSA OFF INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
DOOR/HATCH OPEN
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.63) (P.66)
: If equipped(P.62) (
P.64)
(
P.65)
(
P.68)
(P.68)
(P.69)
(P.64)
(P.69)
HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
(P.67)
LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ( P.67)
(P.70)
(P.66) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.69)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.69)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/
TPMS INDICATOR
12 VOLT BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTE
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INDICATOR (P.70)
ECON MODE INDICATOR
(P.71)
(P.70)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(
P.65, P.293)
(P.65, P.293)
(P.66, P.281, P.283) (P.63, P.366)
(
P.62, P.365)
(P.63, P.364)
(P.62, P.363)
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This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either theor position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel (see
page).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
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On LX and EX models
Cruise Main Indicator
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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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)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.128) (
P.126, P.148)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
AUDIO SYSTEM
(
P.120)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(
P.217)
( P.294)
BLUETOOTH
HANDS-FREE LINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS ( P.225) (
P.218)
(P.155) (P.168)
(
P.222)1 2
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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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Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
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Cruise Control
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CANCEL
BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
SET/DECEL
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button. Resting your f oot on the brake pedal
causes cruise control to cancel.
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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