2021 HONDA INSIGHT windshield wipers

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 572)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 207, 589)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 175)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 213)
❚Headlights (P 200, 585)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 588)
❚Emergency Trunk Opener (P 188)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 186)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 199, 203, 585)
❚Fog Lights* (P 203, 585)
❚Trunk Release Button* (P 187)
❚Brake Lights (P 586)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights/Taillights (P 586)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 586)
❚Back-Up Lights (P 587)
❚How to Refuel (P 558)
❚Tires (P 592, 615, 621)
❚Taillights (P 587)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P 554)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 588)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P 199, 585)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P 200, 585)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P 200, 585)
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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P 199)
Lights (P 200)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P 207)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without auto matic intermittent
wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity*1
(- : Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
(+ : Higher speed, more sweeps*2
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies automatically
INT*2: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
AUTO
should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Steering Wheel (P 211)
●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
toward you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
To lock
To adjust
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the head lights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the h eadlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedur es below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the hi gh beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto hi gh-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driv ing. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the au to high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operati on does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO, HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clea r the windshield, then stop.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay se tting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogger to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■AUTO sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wipers st op operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wipe r switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low Sensitivity
High Sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you
find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• For models equipped with automatic inte rmittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1 Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the
maintenance position. 2 Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber P. 589
Air Intake Vents
1Using an Automated Car Wash
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a convey or, make sure vehicle is
in car wash mode.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position [car wash mode] P. 467
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Index
Automatic Brake Hold............................. 544
Indicator ........................................... 88, 544
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 88, 544
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 208
Automatic Lighting .................................. 201
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 141
Average Fuel Economy Records .............. 154
Average Speed ......................................... 143
B
Belts (Seat).................................................. 46
Beverage Holders ..................................... 226
Blind spot information System ................ 483
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 264, 317
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 395, 420
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 80
Brake System ............................................ 539
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 547
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 544
Brake Assist System................................. 548
Fluid ....................................................... 583
Foot Brake .............................................. 543
Indicator ............................. 85, 86, 646, 647
Parking Brake.......................................... 539
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 210
Bulb Replacement .................................... 585
Back-Up Light ......................................... 587
Brake and Rear Side Marker Lights .......... 586
Fog Lights ............................................... 585 Front Turn Signal,
Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 585
Headlights ............................................... 585
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 588
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 588
Rear Turn Signal Light .............................. 586
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 585
Taillights .................................................. 587
Bulb Specifications ................................... 662C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 81
Carrying Cargo .................................. 449, 451
Certification Label .................................... 664
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 585
Charging System Indicator ................. 92, 644
Child Safety ................................................. 68
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 184
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 188
Child Seat .................................................... 68
Booster Seats ............................................. 80
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 70
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 71
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 75
Larger Children .......................................... 79
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 70
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 72
Using a Tether ........................................... 77 Childproof Door Locks
............................. 184
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 607
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 605
Climate Control System ............................ 232
Changing the Mode ................................ 232
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 235
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 604
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 234
Sensors ................................................... 238
Synchronized Mode................................. 237
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 232
Clock .......................................................... 170
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 490
Coat Hooks ............................................... 229
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 490
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 615, 663
Console Compartment ............................. 225
Controls ..................................................... 169
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 579
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 580
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 579
Overheating ............................................ 641
Cooling System ......................................... 579
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 580
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 579
Overheating ............................................ 641
Creeping ................................................... 462
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 551
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Index
Warning and Information Messages....... 107
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 643
Warning Labels ........................................... 82
Warnings ................................................... 145
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 668
Watts ......................................................... 662
WAV .......................................................... 261
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 597
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 618
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 328
Window Washers ...................................... 207
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 584
Switch ..................................................... 207
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 192
Windshield Cleaning .......................................... 605, 608
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 235
Washer Fluid............................................ 584
Wiper Blades ........................................... 589
Wipers and Washers ................................ 207
Winter Tires
Snow Tires ............................................... 600
Tire Chains .............................................. 600
Wipers and Washers ................................. 207
Automatic Intermittent Wipers................. 208
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 589
WMA ................................................. 261, 314
Worn Tires ................................................. 592
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