2019 HONDA INSIGHT ECO

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assi st in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requ ired or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with serv ice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perform ance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
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Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 77Safety Labels P. 78
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 180 Security System P. 183 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 190 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 205
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 215 Climate Control System P. 225
Audio Error Messages P. 332General Information on the Audio System P. 337
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 389, 414 Refuel Recommend P. 439
When Driving P. 448 Honda Sensing® P. 480 Braking P. 531
Refueling P. 546 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 549
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 562 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 575
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 582 12-Volt Battery P. 591 Remote Transmitter Care P. 593
Cleaning P. 595 Accessories and Modifications P. 601
Power System Won’t Start P. 625 Jump Starting P. 628 Overheating P. 631
Emergency Towing P. 648 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 649
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 655 Reporting Safety Defects P. 657
Authorized Manuals P. 661 Customer Service Information P. 662
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 39
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 163
FeaturesP. 233
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 551
Handling the UnexpectedP. 603
InformationP. 651
IndexP. 664
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P 186)
❙Master Door Lock Switch (P 178)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 206)
❙Trunk Opener (P 180)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 646)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 563)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 54)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 205)
❙HomeLink® Buttons* (P 387)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 221)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 54)
❙USB Port(s) (P 235)
❙Glove Box (P 217)
❙ECON Button (P 467)
❙SPORT Button (P 463)
❙EV Button (P 12)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 457)
❙Rear Seat Heater Buttons* (P 224)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 536)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 531)
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Quick Reference Guide
●Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When the vehicle is decelerating or descending a hill, the electric motor acts as a generator that
recovers a portion of the energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle.
The regenerative force that the electric motor app lies to the wheels when it is in regenerative
mode helps to slow the vehicle down in a manner similar to engine braking which is used on
conventional vehicles. If you want to slow the vehicle down at a faster rate without using the
brakes, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to increase the resistive force.
When regenerative braking is in
operation
Motor
High
Voltage
Battery
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Quick Reference Guide
●Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle's gasoline engine automatically stops running duri ng vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, au to engine stop may not activate.
•The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
•The climate control system is in heavy use.•The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
● Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID i-MMD System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you will likely hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you turn on the power system, or
while you are driving or accelerating from a stop. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle’s powertrain, fuel, and clim ate control
systems; others are similar to sounds generate d by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent f rom a
vehicle of this design. These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able t o detect any
new or unusual noise should one develop.
After shutting off the engi ne, you may hear certain noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:
•Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine shutoff. This noise is just normal
vehicle operation and don’t indicate a vehicle problem.
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Quick Reference Guide
Safety Precautions
Do not touch the High Voltage systemAttempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure that any maintenance or repairs to the High
Voltage system is performed by a dealer.
If a crash occurs● Be careful of electric shock hazard.
u If a severe crash damages your vehicle’s Hi gh Voltage system, there is a possibility of
electrical shock due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not
touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.
● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
u The High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of
a severe crash. Avoid skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you
accidentally come into contac t with the electrolyte, rinse the exposed skin or flush your
eyes with copious amounts of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention
immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
u Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire wi th a small quantity of water, from a garden
hose for instance, can be dangerous.
● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an accident, have it repaired by a dealer.
Emergency Shutdown System fo r the High Voltage SystemIf the vehicle is involved in a crash, the emergency shutdown system will activate depending
on the severity of the impact. When the system activates, the High Voltage system
automatically shuts down, and the vehicle can no longer move under its own power. To
return the High Voltage system back to normal operation, consult a dealer.
Honda collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult a dealer for
more information.
Do not cover the air intake.
If the air intake is obstructed
during vehicle operation, the High
Voltage battery can become too
hot. To protect the battery, the
system may start to limit the
battery’s output and cause the
power system and 12-volt battery
charging system indi cators to come
on.
Air Intake
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist® System (P 467)
Ambient MeterWith SPORT mode off, the color
of the ambient meter changes to
green to indicate that the vehicle
is being driven in a fuel efficient
manner.
ECON Button (P 467)
Helps maximize
fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 96)
Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed. The message is displayed
for a few seconds when the
ECON
button is pressed.
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Quick Reference Guide
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points
●Comes on when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Eco Drive Display
●Keep the vehicle icon near the center of the circle. Drive Cycle Score
Lifetime Points
Fuel economy is: Worse Better Best Better Worse Aggressive
Deceleration Moderate
DecelerationSlow Acceleration/
Deceleration Moderate
AccelerationAggressive
Acceleration
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