2014 HONDA INSIGHT windshield wipers

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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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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
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)
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
2 2
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Inst rument s and Cont rolsTOC
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Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever.
MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers The length of the wipe
interval is varied automatically
according to vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
adjustment ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay ( position), the
wipers change to low speed
operation when the vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). The length of the wiper interval is
varied automatically according to the
vehicle’s speed.
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EX models
MIST
OFF LO
HI
Windshield Washer
INT
Windshield Wipers and Washers
119
ADJUSTMENT RING
EX model is shown.
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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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If the auto idle stop function turns
of f the engine f or a long time, the
charge of the IMA and 12 volt
batteries becomes low, and the
engine may not restart automatically.
Always turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position, set the
parking brake, and remove the key if
you are getting out of the vehicle.Thetimethatautoidlestopis
activated may be reduced if you
operate the windshield wipers with
the climate control system on.
This indicator blinks when the auto
idle stop system is in operation. If
the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is blinking, the buzzer
sounds to notif y that the auto idle
stop system is active. A uto Idle Stop Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
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AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR
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Bef ore DrivingTOC
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Tires...........................................
Snow .342
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Specif ications .381
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Tools, Tire Changing . 350
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .296
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Emergency Towing . 374
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .318
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Fluid Selection .319
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Identif ication Number . 379
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Shif ting the Automatic . 272
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Treadwear .340
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Trip Meter .79
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Turn Signals .121
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .347
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 382
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Unleaded Gasoline .244
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USB Adapter Cable .205
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USB Flash Memory Device . 203
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 314................................
Vanity Mirror .158
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 257
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Vehicle Dimensions .380
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 378
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System .293
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VSA OFF Indicator . 65, 293
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VSA Of f Switch . 294
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VSA System Indicator . 65,293
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Vehicle Storage .346
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Ventilation .165
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VIN .378
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Viscosity, Oil .311
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .395
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 317
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Operation .119
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 128 ............
Alignment and Balance . 340
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Cleaning .343
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Compact Spare .348
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Nut Wrench .350
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .150
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Operating the Power . 149
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Rear, Def ogger .126
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .119
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Def roster .166
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Washers .119
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .332
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Operation .119
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Worn Tires .339
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 374
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