2013 HONDA INSIGHT headlights

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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)
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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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 .........................................
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 . 141Driver’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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Under Floor Storage . 153
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Floor Storage Compartments . 153
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Beverage Holders .154
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Accessory Power Socket . 155
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Console Compartment . 155
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Glove Box .156
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Center Tray .156
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Center Pockets .157
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Coat Hook .158
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Sun Visors .158
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Vanity Mirror .158
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Interior Lights .159
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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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Group Setup Menu Item Description Page
Setting Option
MET ER SET UP
(P.96)
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.104) LANGUAGE SELECT ION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET with
REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
DISPLAY KM/MILES
METER COLOR CHANGE
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY Changes the language used in the display.
Changes the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy
to reset when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
Changes the displayed measurement on the multi-
information display.
Turn the ambient meter feature on or off.
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors.
Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position. 97
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ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F
(U.S.) 3°C 0°C 3°C
(Canada)
ON
OFF
IGN OFF
TRIP A
AUTO
KM
MILES
ON
OFF
60sec
30sec
MAX
HIGH
MID TRIP B
15sec
LOW
MIN
Default setting
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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The headlights automatically come
on when the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position and the ambient
light reaches a changeable level. You
can select the auto light sensitivity
f rom the f ollowing f ive levels:
MAX
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
bright.
HIGH
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
somewhat bright.
MID
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitisas
bright as sunset or sunrise.
LOW
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
somewhat dark.
MIN
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
dark.
You can choose this item to
customize from ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO
( / ) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired setting (MAX,
HIGH, MID, LOW or MIN) by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
Auto Light Sensitivity
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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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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Rotate the switch counterclockwise
also to spray the window washer
and turn the wiper on.Hold past ON to activate the rear
window wiper a f ew times and to
spray the rear window washer.
Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
The wiper operates every 7
seconds after completing When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position. OFF Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer. When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is of f .
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Turn Signals and Headlights
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signals and Headlights
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two sweeps.
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µµ µPush down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn. Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
If you leave the lights on with
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the
driver’s door. Push the lef t lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull the lever back
to return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back. 69
Turn Signal
Headlights High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
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a reminder.
the key removed from the ignition
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