2021 HONDA INSIGHT Owner's Manual (in English)

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●Regenerative Energy and Regenerative BrakingWhen 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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●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 doesn’t indicate a vehicle problem.
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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 Hi gh 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 with even a small quantity of water, from a
garden hose for instance, can be dangerous.
●Anytime the vehicle is damaged in a crash, have it repaired by a dealer.
Emergency Shutdown System fo r the High Voltage SystemIf the vehicle is involved in a crash, the em ergency 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 indicators to come
on.
Air Intake
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Eco Assist® System (P 473)
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 473)
Helps maximize
fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 100)
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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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 Point

s
Fuel economy is: Worse BetterBestBetter Worse
Aggressive
Deceleration Moderate
DecelerationSlow Acceleration/
Deceleration Moderate
AccelerationAggressive
Acceleration
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Safe Driving (P 41)
Airbags (P 53)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 68)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 81)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 45)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 46)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Instrument Panel (P 83)
Indicators (P 84)/Driver Information Interface (P 136)/Gauges (P 133)
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Driver Information Interface Immobilizer System Indicator/ Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Position Indicator/
Transmission System Indicator Deceleration Paddle
Selector Indicator
POWER
/CHARGE Gauge
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge
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Controls (P 169)
Clock (P170)
aPress and hold the MENU/CLOCK
button.
bRotate to change hour, then press .
cRotate to change minute, then
press .
dSelect Set, then press .
These indications are used to show how to
operate the selector knob.
●Rotate to select.●Press to enter.
Models with color audio
To adjust time
To adjust date
aPress , then select Settings .
bSelect System , then Day & Time .
cSelect Set Date & Time .
dSelect Automatic Date & Time , then
select OFF.
Models with Display AudioeSelect Set Date or Set Time .
fAdjust the dates, hours and minutes by
selecting / .
gSelect Save to set the date or time.
The clock is automatically updated through
the audio system.
POWER Button (P196)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
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