2021 HONDA INSIGHT Owner's Manual (in English)

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Quick Reference Guide
When SPORT mode is
ON, the deceleration
stage and M appear.
(- Paddle
Selector( + Paddle
Selector
Deceleration Paddle Selector (P470)
When you release the accelerator pedal, yo u can control the rate of deceleration
without releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
three stages of deceleration.
Pull the
( + selector for a few seconds when yo u want to cancel the deceleration
paddle selector.
●When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change
temporarily, and the stage will appear in the instrument panel.
●When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and
the stage along with M will appear in the instrument panel.
Deceleration stage
When SPORT mode is
OFF, the deceleration
stage appears.
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CMBSTM On and Off
(P 493)
●When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
turn on the power system.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, use the
safety support switch.
VSA ® On and Off (P 476)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you turn on the power system.
●To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 478)
●Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
●The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.
●A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
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Quick Reference Guide
Refueling (P 557)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)
aPress the fuel fill door release button.
uPlease Wait appears for a few seconds on the
driver information interface.
bWhen the message changes to Ready, the fuel
fill door automatically opens.
cTurn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.
dPlace the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
eAfter refueling, screw the cap back on until it
clicks at least once. Fuel Fill Door Release
Button
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Quick Reference Guide
Honda Sensing® (P 487)
Honda Sensing ® is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located at the lower part of the front
bumper and a front sensor camera mounted
to the interior side of the windshield,
behind the rearview mirror.
Front Sensor
Camera The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.
Radar Sensor The radar sensor is at
the lower part of the
front bumper.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) (P 490)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when a
potential collision is determined, as well as
to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
(P499)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a
set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and
stop your vehicle, without you having to keep
your foot on the brake or the accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
(P 517)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System
(P 525)
Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
Traffic Sign Recognition
System
(P530)
Reminds you of road sign information, such as
the current speed limit, your vehicle has just
passed through, showing it on the driver
information interface.
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Maintenance (P 561)
Under the Hood (P 572)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, inverter coolant, and
windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 585)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 589)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 592)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P 613)
Flat Tire (P 615)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 643)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Models with optional spare tire
Power System Won’t
Start
(P 635)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 651)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 641)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 657)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P547)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear door
with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the lever
up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
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Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock ®) (P177)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring Syst em (TPMS) needs attention. If
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate
the system.
2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P478)
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