Introduction .........................................................................................................................................

A Few Words About

Safety................................................................................................................. ii

Your Car at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................

Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Features .............................

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ..............................................................................................................................................

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.

Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................

A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index

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Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2003 Insight

Page 1 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................... How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2 DEALER NO. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time ADDRESS of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to STREET discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without...
Page 3 Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2013 Honda Insight was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 4 Main Menu Introduction 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 assist 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 less.
Page 5 Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems.
Page 6 Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels on the vehicle.
Page 7: Navigation System
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance MULTI-INFORMATION HAZARD WARNING NAVIGATION SYSTEM INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) GAUGES (P.72) DISPLAY (P.72, 75) BUTTON(P.125) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.168) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10) MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER’S (P.147) FRONT AIRBAG (P.10) ECON BUTTON (P.127) CLIMATE CONTROL DOOR LOCK TAB SYSTEM (P.133)
Page 8: Airbag (Srs)
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.222) (P.73) BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB WIPERS/WASHERS MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.76) (P.119) (P.124) HORN HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.120) NAVIGATION SYSTEM / AUDIO SYSTEM REMOTE AUDIO (P.168) CONTROL BUTTONS (P.217) PASSENGER AIRBAG...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ....... Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 10: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Always Wear Your Seat Belt Be Aware of Airbag Hazards recommendations throughout this A seat belt is your best protection in While airbags can save lives, they section, and throughout this manual. all types of collisions.
Page 11 Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Task of Driving Safely Condition Engaging in mobile phone Having a tire blowout or a conversation or other activities that mechanical failure can be extremely keep you from paying close attention hazardous.
Page 12: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (12) features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. (10) Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush...
Page 13: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 14: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger...
Page 15 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 16: Protecting Adults And Teens
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Close and Lock the Doors The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors and the protect the driver, adult passengers, hatch are closed and locked.
Page 17 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors and the hatch also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the hatch when you come to a stop.
Page 18: Adjust The Front Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Front Seats wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 19: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Reclining a seat-back so that the Adjust the Seat-Backs shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or reduces the protective capability of the belt.
Page 20: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Properly adjusted head restraints Adjust the Head Restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries. Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their See page for how to adjust the effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.
Page 21: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, Improperly positioning the seat then tug on the belt to make sure the belts can cause serious injury belt is securely latched.
Page 22: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a Maintain a Proper Sitting RELEASE BUTTONS Position lap/shoulder belt under your arm or This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash.
Page 23: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of When driving, remember to sit Advice for Pregnant Women position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the...
Page 24: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Do not attach hard objects on or If a side airbag or a Two people should never use the between yourself and a front near a door.
Page 25: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If either the driver or a front Seat Belt System Components Seat Belt Indicator Your seat belt system includes lap/ passenger does not fasten their seat shoulder belts in all seating positions. The seat belt system includes an belt while driving, the beeper will The front seat belts are also...
Page 26: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the All seat belts have an emergency Lap/Shoulder Belt beeper sounds when the driver’s seat The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, belt is latched and there is no front your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in...
Page 27: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is The tensioners can be activated Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners pulled all the way out, the lockable during a collision in which the front retractor will activate.
Page 28: Seat Belt Maintenance
Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your Honda booklet for Warranty Information details.
Page 29: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (9) (8) (11) (14) (13) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (10)
Page 30 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your Airbag System includes: Automatic front seat belt Sensors that can detect whether tensioners (see page the driver’s seat belt and the front Two SRS (supplemental restraint passenger’s seat belt are latched system) front airbags.
Page 31 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Weight sensors that monitor the A sophisticated electronic system An indicator on the instrument weight on the front passenger’s that continually monitors and panel that alerts you that the seat. If the weight is about records information about the passenger’s side airbag has been kg) or less (the weight...
Page 32: How Your Front Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt How Your Front Airbags Work restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 33 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold looks like smoke. This is actually Front Airbags (SRS) powder from the airbag’s surface. Your vehicle is equipped with dual- Although the powder is not harmful, stage, multiple-threshold front people with respiratory problems airbags (SRS).
Page 34 If the seat is under the seat. Although Honda too far forward, the airbag will does not encourage carrying an under the front seats.
Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the To ensure that the passenger’s Back seat passengers should not passenger’s seat can also cause the advanced front airbag system will wedge objects or intentionally airbag to be turned off.
Page 36: How Your Side Airbags Work
To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, if the should wear their seat belts and sit position sensors detect a child has upright and well back in their seats.
Page 37: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags on (see page ), have the Work side, the passenger’s side curtain passenger sit upright.
Page 38: How The Srs Indicator Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator U.S. Canada How the Side Works Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts you to a Indicator Works Ignoring the SRS indicator can potential problem with your airbag result in serious injury or death This indicator alerts you that the system components.
Page 39: Indicator Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The passenger airbag off indicator How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR the airbag cutoff threshold.
Page 40: Airbag Service
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an problem.
Page 41: Additional Safety Precautions
Tampering could cause disabilities, first contact Honda reason. the airbags to deploy, possibly Automobile Customer Service at causing very serious injury. (800) 999-1009 in the US, or Honda Customer Relations at 1- 888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada.
Page 42: Protecting Children General
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained.
Page 43: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to crash statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to...
Page 44: General Guidelines
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained SUN VISORS DASHBOARD in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
Page 45: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines If a child requires close physical If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 46: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock all doors and the hatch when Children Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, your vehicle is not in use.
Page 47: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Two types of seats may be used: a Protecting Infants Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 48: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children and weight are appropriate for a strongly recommend that you install rear-facing seat. the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat Of the different seats available, we as far forward as needed, and leave it recommend those that have a five-...
Page 49: Selecting A Child Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat Even with advanced front airbags In seating positions and vehicles not Selecting a Child Seat that automatically turn the Most child seats are LATCH- equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- passenger’s front airbag off (see compatible (Lower Anchors and compatible child seat can be installed...
Page 50: Installing A Child Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat A child seat secured with a seat belt Important considerations when Installing a Child Seat selecting a child seat After selecting a proper child seat should be installed as firmly as Make sure the child seat meets the and a good place to install the seat, possible.
Page 51: With Latch
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Secure the child in the child seat. Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON Make sure the child is properly LATCH strapped in the child seat Your vehicle is equipped with according to the child seat maker’s LATCH (Lower Anchors and instructions.
Page 52 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP HOOK Flexible type ANCHOR Rigid type Place the child seat on the vehicle Other LATCH-compatible seats have Lift the head restraint (see page a flexible-type connector as shown ), then route the tether strap seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the above.
Page 53: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Attach the tether strap hook to the Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ tether anchor, then tighten the Shoulder Belt strap as instructed by the child When not using the LATCH system, seat maker.
Page 54 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 55: With A Tether
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Tether Center Position TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR Outer Position TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHORAGE POINTS ANCHOR ANCHOR A child seat with a tether can be After properly securing the child Tighten the strap according to the installed in any seating position in seat (see page...
Page 56: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear the lap/ or death if the passenger’s front...
Page 57: Using A Booster Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat territories where you intend to drive. between the child’s neck and arm? Booster seats can be high-back or Is the lap part of the belt as low as low-back.
Page 58: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Administration and Transport...
Page 59: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.
Page 60: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the hatch open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you Breathing it can cause condition.
Page 61: Safety Labels
Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD SUN VISORS shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only U.S. models hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels DOORJAMBS U.S. models Canadian models...
Page 63: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......Driver’s Seat Height the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......Adjustment ......contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..Head Restraints ......your vehicle. All the essential Gauges ..........
Page 64: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.62) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY HAZARD WARNING BUTTON GAUGES (P.72) (P.72, 75) (P.125) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.147) NAVIGATION SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM ECON BUTTON (P.168) (P.127) DOOR LOCK TAB PASSENGER AIRBAG (P.133) OFF INDICATOR (P.35) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH...
Page 65: Instrument Panel
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67) (ABS) INDICATOR (P.64) LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67) HIGH BEAM SYSTEM MESSAGE BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.70) (P.64) (AMBER) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.69) (P.69) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69) (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR...
Page 66: Instrument Panel Indicators
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Malfunction Indicator indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Lamp information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ignition switch is turned to the ON EMISSION SYSTEM’’...
Page 67 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If it stays on after you have fully 12 Volt Battery Charging Parking Brake and U.S. Canada System Indicator Brake System released the parking brake while If this indicator comes on when the Indicator (Red) the engine is running, or if it engine is running, the 12 volt battery...
Page 68 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Canada Brake System Anti-lock Brake System Supplemental Restraint Indicator (ABS) Indicator System Indicator (Amber) This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the you turn the ignition switch to the a few seconds when you turn the...
Page 69 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If the VSA indicator illuminates, hill Vehicle Stability Assist U.S. Canada Side Airbag Off (VSA) System Indicator start assist will not be working. Indicator This indicator normally comes on for Without hill start assist, the vehicle This indicator comes on briefly when a few seconds when you turn the will roll downhill immediately when...
Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If this happens, pull to the side of the IMA System Indicator Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator road when it is safe, check which tire This indicator normally comes on for has lost pressure, and determine the U.S.
Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators High Temperature Low Temperature Indicator Indicator This indicator shows the This indicator shows the temperature of the engine coolant. It temperature of the engine coolant. If normally comes on when you turn there is no problem, this indicator the ignition switch to the ON (II) comes on when the engine is cold.
Page 72 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If you turn the steering wheel to the Electric Power Steering Door/Hatch Open (EPS) Indicator full left or right position repeatedly Indicator This indicator normally comes on while stopping or driving at very low This indicator comes on red if any when you turn the ignition switch to speed, you may feel slightly harder...
Page 73 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Lights On Indicator Cruise Main Indicator Hazard Warning Indicators This indicator reminds you that the On LX and EX models The left or right turn signal indicator exterior lights are on. It comes on This indicator comes on when you blinks when you signal a lane change when the light switch is in either the...
Page 74 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator System Message Security System Indicator Indicator On LX and EX models This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multi- information display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page ) to see the message (see...
Page 75 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators ECON Mode Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you turn the econ mode on by pressing the ECON button with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, this indicator will come on.
Page 76: Ambient Meter
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Speedometer/Ambient Meter This shows your speed in kilometers SPEEDOMETER/AMBIENT METER per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph) depending on the selected speedometer display. You can switch the display between km/h and mph (see page The speedometer also has an TACHOMETER CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE...
Page 77 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Sel/Reset Knob Km/Mile Change Knob Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.
Page 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges You can also check the status of the Charge/Assist Gauge IMA system function on the multi- information display (see page IMA ASSIST GAUGE If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system limits the IMA battery’s output power to protect the battery.
Page 79: Multi-Information Display
Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display The multi-information display in the Normal Display Messages instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) ECON is Off. ECON is On. position. Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably.
Page 80 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display SEL/RESET BUTTON INFO BUTTONS ( / ) INFO ( / ) BUTTON SEL/RESET BUTTON U.S. model is shown. LX and EX models Insight model The multi-information display With the ignition switch in the ON changes to the blank display shown (II) position, the multi-information above several seconds after you turn...
Page 81 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display In the multi-information display, the In the normal display mode, the system message is also displayed upper and middle segments display (see page ) and you can trip computer information, such as MIDDLE UPPER SEGMENT SEGMENT...
Page 82: Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display HFL (See page 87) Ecological Average Fuel Drive Display Economy Record Trip Computer (See page 81) (See page 81) (See page 81) IMA System Power Flow Monitor/ Engine Oil Life IMA Battery Level (See page 80) Indicator (See page 84/85)
Page 83 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display When you reset Trip A, average fuel Odometer Trip Meter economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel TRIP METER A TRIP METER B economy B is reset. Canada U.S.
Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display The temperature sensor is in the Outside Temperature Engine Oil Life front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat ENGINE OIL LIFE reflection from the road surface, U.S. Canada engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic.
Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Ecological Drive Display Average Fuel Economy Records Trip Computer Indicators in the trip computer show: U.S. Canada ECO-DRIVE SCORE DISPLAY Average Fuel Economy LATEST Instant Fuel Economy AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed DECELERATION ACCELERATION...
Page 86 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Instant Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy A/B U.S. Canada U.S. AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY A INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY Canada AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY B Mile indication (U.S. models) Average Fuel Economy A The average fuel economy will be : This shows your vehicle’s instant : This shows your vehicle’s average reset when you reset the trip meter,...
Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display RANGE ELAPSED TIME AVG. SPEED This shows the estimated distance This shows the accumulated This shows the average speed you you can travel on the fuel remaining traveling time since you last reset it. are traveling in miles per hour (mph) in the fuel tank.
Page 88: Operation
Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Descriptions Example IMA System Power Flow Monitor Powering Status The table in the next column shows Only IMA motor is the basic monitoring display POWER FLOW powering the vehicle and examples and their descriptions. IMA battery is discharging.
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display IMA Battery Level Indicator IMA BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Lowest Highest level of level of state of state of charge charge LEVEL READING The IMA battery level indicator...
Page 90 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Since the level is not read directly, This correction of the battery level On vehicle with paddle shifters The IMA battery is charged at a small sensing errors can, over time, gauge is normal and does not higher rate when the transmission is cause the gauge to read higher than indicate a problem.
Page 91: Bluetooth Handsfreelink
Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display To use the system, your cell phone Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and the HFL system must be linked. Not all cell phones are compatible with this system. Refer to page for instructions on how to link your cell phone to HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website.
Page 92 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display The system message(s) triggers the To switch the message(s) before 5 System Messages appropriate indicator(s) on the seconds have elapsed, press the instrument panel, including the INFO ( / ) button on the steering SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR system message indicator, to come wheel.
Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display U.S. See page See page See page Canada See page See page See page See page See page See page See page See page U.S. See page See page See page Canada See page See page CONTINUED...
Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display See page See page See page See page See page U.S. See page See page See page only U.S. See page See page See page only See page See page See page Canada See page only See page...
Page 95 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display If you turn the ignition switch to the If you want to change any vehicle Customized Settings ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) control settings, select CHG position, or move the shift lever out SETTING, then press the SEL/ of Park, the display will change to RESET button.
Page 96 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page ENGLISH METER SETUP LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the language used in the display. (P.96) FRENCH SPANISH ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. Changes the outside temperature reading above or 5°F 0°F 5°F...
Page 97 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Group Setup Menu Item Description Setting Option Page DOOR SETUP SHIFT FROM P AUTO DOOR LOCK Changes when the doors automatically lock. (P.108) WITH VEH SPD AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes when the doors automatically unlock. SHIFT TO P DRIVER DOOR / IGN OFF...
Page 98 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Each time you press the INFO ( / Customize Settings You can customize some of the ) button, the screen changes as vehicle control settings to your shown on the next page. Press the preference.
Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display NORMAL DISPLAY U.S. METER SETUP See page Canada LIGHTING SETUP See page DOOR SETUP See page : Press and hold the INFO ( / ) button. : Press the SEL/RESET button. : Press the INFO button : Press the INFO button...
Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Meter Setup Here are the four custom settings for the meter setup: LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A RESET with REFUEL ELAPSED TIME RESET DISPLAY KM/MILES METER COLOR CHANGE See page See page See page See page...
Page 101 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Language Selection There are three language selections Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully you can make: English, French, and the selections. completed, the display changes as Spanish. To choose the language you shown above, and then goes back to want, follow these instructions: Select the desired language by...
Page 102 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Adjust Outside Temp. Display U.S. models Canadian models U.S. models Canadian models If you sometimes find that the Adjust the outside temperature value When your selection is successfully temperature reading is a few by pressing the INFO ( / ) button completed, the display changes as degrees above or below the actual...
Page 103 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Trip A Reset With Refuel To cause Trip A and average fuel for Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully trip A to reset every time you refuel the selections. completed, the display changes as your vehicle, follow these shown above, and then goes back to...
Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Elapsed Time Reset There are three elapsed time reset choices you can make: IGN OFF The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. TRIP A The elapsed time is reset when Trip A is reset.
Page 105 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ Display Km/Miles message appears, go back to ‘‘ELAPSED TIME RESET’’ and repeat the procedure again. When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as To change the displayed shown above, and then goes back to measurement in the trip computer the customizable item screen.
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display AUTO: When you press the km/mile change knob in the instrument panel to switch the speedometer reading between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h), the displayed measurement in the trip computer and trip information, also switches to kilometers or miles depending on the selected...
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Meter Color Change You can turn the ambient meter Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully feature on or off (see page the selections. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to You can choose this item to Select ON or OFF by pressing the...
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup There is one custom setting for the lighting setup: See page INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode. Each time you press the INFO ( / See page ) button, the screen changes as...
Page 109 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time The interior lights fade out when you Press the SEL/RESET button to see When your selection is successfully close all doors. To change how long the selections. completed, the display changes as the lights stay on before they fade shown above, and then goes back to out, follow these instructions:...
Page 110 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity The headlights automatically come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. You can select the auto light sensitivity from the following five levels: The headlights come on when it is bright.
Page 111 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customizable item screen. If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY’’ and repeat the procedure again.
Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Door Setup Here are the five custom settings for the door setup: AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER See page See page See page While ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’...
Page 113 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Auto Door Lock There are three settings you can choose from: SHIFT FROM P The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of Park. WITH VEHICLE SPEED The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph (about 16 km/h).
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ Auto Door Unlock message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO There are five possible settings you DOOR LOCK’’ and repeat the can choose from: procedure again. DRIVER DOOR WITH SHIFT TO P The driver’s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed.
Page 115 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display DRIVER DOOR WITH IGN OFF The driver’s door unlocks when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. ALL DOORS WITH IGN OFF the doors unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Door Lock Mode If you choose ‘‘ALL DOORS With When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as To select whether the driver’s or all IGN OFF,’’ you will see the above display.
Page 117 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘DOOR LOCK MODE’’ and repeat the procedure again. Press the SEL/RESET button to When your selection is successfully enter the selecting mode. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting by the customizable item screen.
Page 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Keyless Lock Acknowledgment When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter, some exterior lights flash, and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the hatch are locked and the security system has set (see page ).
Page 119 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display Security Relock Timer If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors and the hatch, automatically relock, and the security system sets. You can change this relock time from 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds.
Page 120 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’ and repeat the procedure again. Press the SEL/RESET button to When your selection is successfully enter the selecting mode. completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to Select the desired setting by the customizable item screen.
Page 121 Main Menu Table of Contents Multi-Information Display DEFAULT ALL If you want to set the default settings, To set the default settings, press the When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will press the INFO ( / ) button to INFO ( / ) button to select SET see the above display for several select DEFAULT ALL, then press then press the SEL/RESET button.
Page 122: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB WINDSHIELD CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.222) (P.124) WIPERS/WASHERS MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P.76) (P.119) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.120) MIRROR CONTROLS NAVIGATION SYSTEM / (P.147) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.168) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P.217) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/...
Page 123: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. select a position. The wipers run at high speed. MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. Windshield Washer Pull the wiper control lever toward you, and...
Page 124 Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signals and Headlights Rotate the switch Rear Window Wiper and Washer Turn Signals and Headlights counterclockwise also to spray the window washer and turn the wiper When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the front windshield wiper activated, the rear wiper operates automatically even if...
Page 125: Turn Signals And Headlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Push down on the Turning the switch to Push the left lever Turn Signal Headlights High Beams left lever to signal a left turn and up the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the forward until you hear a click.
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents Headlights Even with the automatic lighting On EX models AUTO The automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend feature turns on the headlights, all that you turn on the lights manually other exterior lights, and the when driving at night or in a dense instrument panel lights when it fog, or when you enter dark areas...
Page 127 Main Menu Table of Contents Headlights Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake.
Page 128: Instrument Panel Brightness
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to the position. Turning the knob to the right until you hear a tone will cancel the reduced brightness.
Page 129 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button If you do not insert the key in the Hazard Warning Button ignition switch after opening the HAZARD WARNING BUTTON driver’s door, the illumination turns off about 30 seconds after you close the door.
Page 130: Rear Window Defogger
Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Window Defogger The defogger will shut itself off U.S. EX models and all Canadian models within about 10 to 30 minutes Pushing this button also turns the according to the outside temperature mirror heaters on or off. For more (over 32°F, 0°C).
Page 131: Econ Button
Main Menu Table of Contents ECON Button Press the ECON button to activate the ECON mode. ECON ON will be ECON MODE INDICATOR displayed on the multi-information display and the ECON mode indicator will illuminate in the instrument panel. Press the ECON button again to turn it off.
Page 132: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel Push the lever forward fully to adjustments before you start driving. lock the steering wheel in position. Make sure the lever is positioned securely at the bottom of the To adjust Adjusting the steering wheel steering column as shown.
Page 133: Keys And Locks
They will not TRANSMITTER get a lost key replaced. Use only work to start the engine if the Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
Page 134: Immobilizer System
Main Menu Table of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not This device complies with the your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, appropriate requirements or the improperly coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 135: Lock
Main Menu Table of Contents Ignition Switch You can insert or You can LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I) remove the key only in this position. operate the audio system and the To turn the key, the shift lever must accessory power sockets in this be in Park, and you must push the position.
Page 136 Main Menu Table of Contents Ignition Switch This is the normal key Use this position ON (II) START (III) position when driving. Several of the only to start the engine. The switch indicators on the instrument panel returns to the ON (II) position when come on as a test when you turn the you let go of the key.
Page 137: Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks All doors and the hatch can be MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB locked from the outside by using the To unlock Lock key in the driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it.
Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks To lock any passenger’s door when Lockout Prevention Childproof Door Locks getting out of the vehicle, pull the If you forget and leave the key in the lock tab rearward and close the door. ignition switch, lockout prevention To lock the driver’s door, remove the will not allow you to lock the driver’s...
Page 139: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter The ceiling light and the door On LX and EX models LOCK BUTTON If you press the LOCK button twice activated spotlights come on when within 5 seconds, you will hear a you press the UNLOCK button if the horn to verify that the security lights are in the door activated system has set.
Page 140 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter Press and hold this PANIC Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter button for about 1 second to attract Avoid dropping or throwing the Battery attention; the horn will sound, and transmitter. If it takes several pushes on the the exterior lights will flash for about button to lock or unlock the doors, 30 seconds.
Page 141 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter COIN KEYPAD BATTERY SCREW To replace the battery: Place a cloth on the edge of the Remove the old battery and note Remove the screw at the base of the polarity. Make sure the keypad to prevent scratches, and the transmitter with a small remove the upper half by carefully...
Page 142 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter An improperly disposed of battery This device complies with the can hurt the environment. appropriate requirements or the Always confirm local regulations for required standards. See page battery disposal. more information.
Page 143 Main Menu Table of Contents Hatch The hatch will lock or unlock when INNER HANDLE you lock/unlock the driver’s door with the key, the remote transmitter, the master door lock switch, or the lock tab on the driver’s door. To unlock the hatch, turn the key clockwise twice, push the rear of the master door lock switch, or push UNLOCK twice on the remote...
Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents Hatch Unlocking the Hatch COVER Unlock RELEASE LEVER If the power door lock system cannot Push the release lever to the lower unlock the hatch, unlock it manually. left as shown, and push the hatch to open it.
Page 145 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Front Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all adjustments before you start driving. To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up the lever on the The height of your driver’s seat is outside of the seat bottom.
Page 146 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Head Restraints Front Position CUSHION See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.
Page 147 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Removing the Head Restraint Rear Center Position Rear Outer Position To remove a head restraint for CUSHION CUSHION cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, then pull the restraint out of the seat- back.
Page 148 When reinstalling a head restraint, inspected by a Honda dealer. put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button.
Page 149 LEVER seats. Only use genuine Honda Unlock the seat-back by pulling up the release lever on the outer side replacement head restraints. Lower the rear head restraints to their lowest positions.
Page 150: Armrest
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Reverse this procedure to return the Make sure all items in the cargo area Armrest seat-back to the upright position. Pull are secured. Loose items can fly on the seat-back to make sure it is forward and cause injury if you have latched.
Page 151 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the Adjusting the Power Mirrors adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down. When you finish, move the SELECTOR selector switch to the center (off) SWITCH position.
Page 152 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors This heated mirror function has a Power Mirror Heaters timer (see page HEATED MIRROR BUTTON On U.S. EX models and all Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the rear window defogger...
Page 153: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows To open or close the AUTO MAIN SWITCH driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go cause serious injury.
Page 154 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows When you push the main switch in, If the driver’s AUTO REVERSE the indicator comes on and the window senses any obstacle while it passengers’ windows cannot be is closing automatically, it will raised or lowered.
Page 155: Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Brake If you drive without releasing the PARKING BRAKE LEVER parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs.
Page 156: Interior Convenience Items
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK USB ADAPTER CABLE VANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR CENTER POCKET FRONT DOOR REAR DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER POCKET GLOVE BOX FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/ ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET CENTER CONSOLE CARGO AREA UNDER FLOOR SEAT-BACK COMPARTMENT...
Page 157 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Under Floor Storages Floor Storage Compartments STORAGES CARGO FLOOR STRAP To open the cargo floor, fold the To use the storage compartment cargo floor forward. located on the left side of the cargo area floor, hold the strap and raise the lid.
Page 158 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders FRONT FRONT REAR BEVERAGE BEVERAGE HOLDERS HOLDERS BEVERAGE HOLDERS Insight model and Canadian LX model EX model Insight model and LX model Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers.
Page 159 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items It will not power an automotive type Accessory Power Socket Console Compartment cigarette lighter element. Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket.
Page 160 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Center Tray An open glove box can cause PARTITION serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Page 161 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Center Pockets KNOB Push On EX models On all models To open the center pocket, press the To open the center pocket, push on release button. The lid will unlatch the knob. To close it, push the lid up and swing up.
Page 162 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Coat Hook Sun Visors Vanity Mirror COAT HOOK EX model is shown. To use a coat hook, slide it out To use the sun visor, pull it down. On U.S. EX models and Canadian slightly, then pull it down.
Page 163: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights After all doors are closed tightly, the Ceiling Light Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds. DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION SPOTLIGHTS The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Cargo Area Light SPOTLIGHTS Push Push U.S. LX model CARGO AREA LIGHT Your vehicle has a cargo area light on the left side panel of the cargo area. It comes on when you open the hatch.
Page 165: Audio System
Main Menu Features The climate control system in your Climate Control System ....vehicle provides a comfortable Audio System ........ driving environment in all weather Insight model conditions. Playing the AM/FM Radio ..Playing a Disc ........ The standard audio system has Disc Player Error Messages ..
Page 166: Climate Control System
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System FAN CONTROL BAR AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FRESH AIR BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON U.S. EX model and Canadian models ON/OFF BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON...
Page 167 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System During the auto idle stop, the air Voice Control System Using Automatic Climate Control On models with navigation system The automatic climate control conditioning system will be turned The climate control system for your system in your vehicle maintains the off.
Page 168 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its ON/OFF Button Semi-automatic Operation lower limit ( ) or its upper limit Each time you press this button, the You can manually select various ), the system runs at full climate control system switches functions of the climate control cooling or heating only.
Page 169 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the air When the recirculation indicator is This button turns the rear window conditioning on and off. You will see on, air from the vehicle’s interior is defogger on and off (see page A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
Page 170 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System To remove fog from the inside of the Mode Control Windshield Defroster Button Use the mode control button to This button directs the main airflow windows, set as follows: select the vents the air flows from. to the windshield for faster Some air will flow from the defrosting.
Page 171 Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control System Sunlight, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors SUNLIGHT SENSOR Insight model and LX model EX models SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR To regulate the interior temperature and humidity, the climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature/ humidity sensor is next to the...
Page 172 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all Insight model LX and EX models without models. Read the appropriate pages navigation system (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system. For Insight model, see pages through For LX and EX models without navigation system, see pages...
Page 173 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Insight model) BUTTON BUTTON POWER/ TUNE KNOB VOLUME KNOB A.SEL/SCAN SEEK/SKIP BAR PRESET BUTTONS...
Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Insight model) The scan function samples To Play the AM/FM Radio To Select a Station SCAN The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 175 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Insight model) Each preset button can If you are If you do not like the stations auto Preset AUTO SELECT store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive select has stored, you can store frequencies on FM.
Page 176 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Insight model) Adjusts the volume level Adjusting the Sound Speed-sensitive Volume Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob based on the vehicle speed. Compensation (SVC) repeatedly to display the BASS, The SVC mode controls the volume TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, and Each mode is shown in the display as based on vehicle speed.
Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Insight model) CD/AUX EJECT RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME TUNE KNOB KNOB A.SEL/SCAN SEEK/SKIP BAR DISP BUTTON...
Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Insight model) This audio system can also play Depending on the software the files To Play a Disc To load or play a disc, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in were made with, it may not be switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA formats.
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Insight model) The display shows up to 10 To Load a Disc Text Data Display Function Insert a disc about halfway into the Each time you press the DISP button, characters of selected text data (the disc slot.
Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Insight model) You will also see some text data When playing a CD-DA with text To Change or Select Tracks/Files under these conditions: data, the album and track name are You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar shown in the display.
Page 181 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Insight model) In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode RANDOM (Random within a FOLDER SELECTION FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, disc) This feature plays the select a different folder, turn the when activated, replays all files in tracks within a disc (the files in MP3 TUNE knob to move to the...
Page 182 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Insight model) In MP3 or WMA mode SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER-RANDOM This The scan function samples all tracks F-SCAN (FOLDER SCAN) This feature, when activated, plays all (files in MP3 or WMA) on the disc in feature, when activated, samples the files on the selected folder in random...
Page 183 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (Insight model) If you turn the system off while a To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( ) to disc is playing, either with the remove the disc. If you eject the disc, power/volume knob or by turning but do not remove it from the slot, off the ignition switch, the disc will...
Page 184 Main Menu Table of Contents Disc Player Error Messages (Insight model) If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution display while playing a disc, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take Track/File format not Current track will be skipped.
Page 185 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS BUTTON VOL/SELECT KNOB A.SEL BUTTON FM/AM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTON SEEK BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 186 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) Use the SEEK button to To Play the FM/AM Radio TUNE SEEK The SEEK function The ignition switch must be in the tune to a desired frequency. Press searches up and down from the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 187 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) Each preset button can If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after Preset AUTO SELECT store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive pressing a preset button if auto frequencies on FM.
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) If the station you are listening to is Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you can select a not an RDS station, the display favorite station and display the continues to show the frequency program service name provided by...
Page 189 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) ALL PTY: All RDS category stations Press button to Radio Data System (RDS) Category ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft select an RDS category. The display rock music shows the selected RDS category COUNTRY: Country music...
Page 190 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) RDS Program Search RDS Program SCAN If the system does not find a station, This function searches a frequency The scan function samples all ‘‘NOTHING’’...
Page 191 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model and EX model without navigation system) Adjusts the volume level Adjusting the Sound Audio System Lighting Press the sound ( ) button to based on the vehicle speed. You can use the instrument panel select an appropriate setting: bass, brightness control knob to adjust the treble, fader, balance, and SVC...
Page 192 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) BUTTON BUTTON EJECT BUTTON CD BUTTON DISC SLOT RDM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON RPT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTON SEEK BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 193 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) This audio system can also play If you have a disc that is a To Play a Disc You operate the in-dash disc player CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in combination of CD-DA tracks and with the same controls used for the...
Page 194 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) The display shows up to 16 To Load a Disc Text Data Display Function Insert a disc about halfway into the Each time you press the TITLE characters of selected text data (the disc slot.
Page 195 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) If you press and hold the TITLE Each time you To Change or Select Tracks/Files SEEK/SKIP button again, the display shows the You can use the SEEK button while press and release the side, the first 15 characters again.
Page 196 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/WMA mode In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER SELECTION FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, FOLDER-RANDOM This select a different folder, press the when activated, replays all the files feature, when activated, plays the button.
Page 197 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Disc (LX model and EX model without navigation system) SCAN The SCAN function In MP3/WMA mode To Stop Playing a Disc samples all the tracks on the disc in FOLDER-SCAN This feature, Press the eject button ( ) to the order they are recorded on the when activated, samples the first file...
Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents Disc Player Error Messages (LX model and EX model without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Track/File format not Current track will be skipped.
Page 199 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) iPod INDICATOR AUX BUTTON USB INDICATOR BUTTON BUTTON RDM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON RPT BUTTON SEEK (SKIP ) BUTTON SEEK (SKIP ) BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 200 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) iPod models confirmed to be To Play an iPod NOTE: This audio system can play the audio compatible with your audio system Do not connect your iPod using a files on the iPod with the same using the USB adapter cable are: hub.
Page 201 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear Connecting an iPod in the audio display, check the USB CONNECTOR connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times.
Page 202 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) The display shows up to 16 Text Data Display Function To Change or Select Files Each time you press the TITLE characters of the selected data. If the Use the SKIP button while an iPod is button the display mode switches text data has more than 16...
Page 203 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) The display shows items on the To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode: selected list. Turn the VOL/ You can select any type of repeat and SELECT knob to select an item, then shuffle mode by using the RPT press the VOL/SELECT knob to set...
Page 204 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing an iPod (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) This feature SHUFFLE ALBUM To Stop Playing Your iPod If you reconnect the same iPod, the plays all available albums in a To play the radio when an iPod is system may begin playing where it selected list (playlists, artists, albums playing, press the FM/AM button.
Page 205 Main Menu Table of Contents iPod Error Messages (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right.
Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) BUTTON USB INDICATOR AUX BUTTON BUTTON VOL/SELECT BUTTON RDM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON RPT BUTTON SEEK (SKIP SEEK (SKIP BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 207 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) The audio system reads and plays The recommended USB flash To Play a USB Flash Memory Device the audio files on the USB flash memory devices are 256 MB or This audio system can operate the memory device in MP3, WMA or...
Page 208 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) Do not keep a USB flash memory Depending on the software the NOTE: Do not use a device such as a card device in the vehicle.
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) When the USB flash memory device Connecting a USB Flash Memory is connected, the USB indicator is Device shown in the display. USB CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE...
Page 210 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) Text Data Display Function FOLDER SELECTION To Change or Select Files Each time you press the TITLE select a different folder, press the Use the SKIP button while a USB button, the display mode shows you button or...
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) Pressing the button goes back To Select a File from Folder and File To Select Repeat, Random or Scan to the previous display and pressing Lists Mode: the TITLE button cancels this...
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) This feature This feature This feature plays all REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT RANDOM continuously plays a file. To activate replays all the files in the selected the files in random order.
Page 213 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) This This feature samples all This feature FOLDER RANDOM SCAN FOLDER SCAN feature plays the files in the current files in the current folder in the samples the first file in each folder in folder in random order.
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) To Stop Playing a USB Flash Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory Memory Device Device To play the radio when a USB flash You can disconnect the USB flash memory device is playing, press the memory device at any time even if...
Page 215 Main Menu Table of Contents USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (U.S. LX model and EX model without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right.
Page 216 Main Menu Table of Contents FM/AM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 217 Main Menu Table of Contents FM/AM Radio Reception Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 218: Protecting Your Discs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use.
Page 219 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Your Discs Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Additional Information on Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 220 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Your Discs Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Audio unit may not play the Fingerprints, scratches, etc. following formats. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.
Page 221: Remote Audio Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a disc, iPod or USB CH BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top flash memory device, the system or bottom of the button and hold it skips to the beginning of the next until the desired volume is reached,...
Page 222 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Audio Controls, Auxiliary Input Jack In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use Auxiliary Input Jack the seek function to select folders. Press and hold the top ( ) of the CH button until you hear a beep to skip forward to the first file of the next folder.
Page 223: Radio Theft Protection
When it is security code at Owner Link (owners. You need to enter a separate code entered correctly, the radio will start honda.com). If you lose the Anti- for the navigation system to playing. theft Identification Card before reactivate.
Page 224 Main Menu Table of Contents Setting the Clock (Models without navigation system) To set the time, press the CLOCK Insight model EX model without navigation system button until you hear a beep. The and LX model displayed time begins to blink. CLOCK BUTTON HOUR BUTTON (A.SEL side of the A.SEL/SCAN bar)
Page 225: Horn
Main Menu Table of Contents Security System On LX and EX models The security system does not set if The security system helps to protect the hood, hatch, or any door is not your vehicle and valuables from theft. fully closed. If the system will not set, The horn sounds and a combination check the door and hatch open of headlights, parking lights, side...
Page 226: Cruise Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ On LX and EX models Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain DECEL button on the steering RES/ACCEL a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) wheel.
Page 227 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 228 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control EX models only Resuming the Set Speed Tapping either of the paddle shifters When you push the CANCEL button, RES/ACCEL shifts the speed up or down, but does or tap the brake pedal, the system CRUISE BUTTON BUTTON not cancel the cruise control.
Page 229 HFL TALK BUTTON capabilities: For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. Manual for how to operate the or call (888) 528-7876. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink . In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888) 528-7876.
Page 230 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Press and release the HFL Talk Many commands can be spoken Voice Control Tips button each time you want to together. For example, you can make a command. After the beep, say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’...
Page 231 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Some phones may send battery, Help Features Information Display To hear general HFL information, As an incoming call notification, you signal strength, and roaming status including help on pairing a phone will see the following display: information to HFL.
Page 232 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 231) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 232) ‘‘Delete’’...
Page 233 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 235) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 236) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 236) ‘‘Send’’...
Page 234 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key ‘‘Security’’ cycle to access the system (See page 239) ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode (See page 240) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call...
Page 235 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To use HFL, you need to pair your Phone Setup To pair a cell phone: Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to This command group is available for Press and release the HFL Talk the system.
Page 236 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To rename a paired phone: To delete a paired phone: To hear the names of all paired Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk phones: button before a command.
Page 237 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To hear which paired phone is To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: Press and release the HFL Talk currently linked: phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Making a Call To make a call using a name in the To make a call using a phone You can make calls using a name in HFL phonebook: number: the HFL phonebook or any phone Press and release the HFL Talk...
Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To redial the last number called by Receiving a Call Call Waiting When you receive a call, an incoming If your phone has Call Waiting, press HFL: Press and release the HFL Talk call notification (if activated) will and release the HFL Talk button to button and say ‘‘...
Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Transferring a Call Muting a Call Send Numbers or Names During You can transfer a call from HFL to You can mute your voice to the a Call your phone, or from your phone to person you are talking to during a HFL allows you to send numbers or HFL.
Page 241 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Phonebook NOTE: To edit the number stored in a name: You can store up to 50 names with Avoid using duplicate name Press and release the HFL Talk their associated numbers in HFL. entries.
Page 242 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To delete a name: To list all names in the phonebook: To store a specific phone number Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk from your cell phone directly to the button before a command.
Page 243 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) Once a passcode is set, you System Setup To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the NOTE: This command group allows you to will need to enter it to use HFL each HFL system for security purposes: change or customize HFL basic Press and release the HFL Talk...
Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To change your security passcode: To select either a ring tone or a To activate or deactivate the auto Press and release the HFL Talk prompt as the incoming call transfer function: button before a command.
Page 245 Main Menu Table of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system) To clear the system: Quick Language Selection This operation clears the passcodes, Canadian models only paired phones, all names in the HFL To quickly change the language: phonebook, and all imported Press and release the HFL Talk phonebook data.
Page 246 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of more information. between English and French: Press and release the HFL Talk such marks by Honda Motor Co., button before a command. Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are Say ‘‘...
Page 247: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........need to know how to properly store Tighten Fuel Cap Message ..
Page 248 Main Menu Table of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Use of gasoline with these additives Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate may adversely affect performance, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump and cause the malfunction indicator extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 249 For further important fuel-related Refueling additives in gasoline vary in the information for your vehicle, or market, Honda endorses the use of information on gasoline that does not FUEL FILL DOOR ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’ contain MMT, visit Owner Link at where available to help maintain the .
Page 250 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do HOLDER FUEL FILL CAP not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be leaves some room in the fuel tank for the fuel to expand with burned or seriously injured...
Page 251 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on Turn the engine off, and confirm the Tighten Fuel Cap Message until it clicks at least once. If you fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen do not properly tighten the cap, it, then retighten it until it clicks at you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL...
Page 252 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If the system still detects a leak in Opening and Closing the Hood the vehicle’s evaporative emissions HOOD RELEASE HANDLE system, the malfunction indicator LATCH lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off, and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it...
Page 253 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to Oil Check remove the support rod from the GRIP DIPSTICK hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop.
Page 254 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Refer to Engine Coolant Check Owner’s Maintenance Checks on page for information RESERVE TANK about checking other items on your vehicle. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Remove the dipstick again, and Look at the coolant level in the check the level.
Page 255: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. Highway MPG City MPG It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Drive Efficiently The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API Drive moderately Rapid vehicle’s fuel economy: acceleration, abrupt cornering, Certification Seal (see page Aggressive driving (hard and hard braking increase fuel acceleration and braking)
Page 257 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air Checking Your Fuel Economy conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Gallons Miles per Miles...
Page 258: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories or killed. Be sure electronic accessories do Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 259 Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications Non-Honda wheels, because they Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, are a universal design, can cause or replacing components with excessive stress on suspension non-Honda components could components and will not be seriously affect your vehicle’s...
Page 260: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box FLOOR STORAGE DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKET Door pockets COMPARTMENT Seat-back pockets Under floor storages GLOVE BOX Floor storage compartment Center tray Console compartment Center pocket(s) Cargo area However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect...
Page 261 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo The resulting figure equals the Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (385 kg). luggage load capacity. For Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and example, if the ‘‘XXX’’...
Page 262 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Example 1 Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Max Load 850 lbs Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 263 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo If you carry large items that Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area Compartment Distribute cargo evenly on the prevent you from closing the Store or secure all items that could floor of the hatch, placing the hatch, exhaust gas can enter the be thrown around and hurt...
Page 264 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Do not spill any liquids over the air Air Intake intake or insert any foreign objects in it. This may damage the IMA battery and the power control unit. AIR INTAKE The air intake for the IMA battery and electronics is located on the rear left pillar.
Page 265: Auto Idle Stop
Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Eco Assist System ......automatic transmissions (CVT). It Automatic Transmission (CVT) . also includes important information Driving with the Paddle on parking your vehicle, the braking...
Page 266: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check that any items you may be Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments before you drive carrying are stored properly or your passengers have fastened your vehicle.
Page 267: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Starting in Cold Weather In cold weather, the conventional In cold weather, turn off all starter is used instead of the IMA The immobilizer system protects your electrical accessories to reduce system starter.
Page 268: Eco Assist System
Main Menu Table of Contents Eco Assist System ECON MODE INDICATOR Ambient Meter ECON BUTTON Eco-drive Result Eco Drive Bar The system monitors your driving Your vehicle’s fuel economy may Eco Assist System is a driver feedback system designed to help style, and can display how it impacts improve more with the ECON mode you develop and maintain a fuel...
Page 269 Main Menu Table of Contents Eco Assist System During acceleration, the bar Eco Drive Bar Eco Drive Bar Examples Driving Style Eco Drive Bar extends to the right of the center Center Position line. Slow, steady Acceleration Deceleration acceleration - Monitor Monitor During deceleration, the bar...
Page 270 Main Menu Table of Contents Eco Assist System Ambient Meter Meter Background Color Fuel Economy AMBIENT METER (Background Color) Green High Blue Green U.S. model is shown. The Ambient Meter (the light behind the speedometer) changes color to show the effects of your driving style.
Page 271 Main Menu Table of Contents Eco Assist System Eco Assist Scoring Real Time Score A point system is used so you can monitor your driving style and the impact on fuel economy. Points are: Accumulated when your driving THIRD STAGE FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE style is fuel efficient...
Page 272 Main Menu Table of Contents Eco Assist System The score Drive Cycle Score Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points from your just completed trip is TROPHY represented on the Eco Score screen STAGE-UP RECOGNITION by the ‘‘plant’’ icons. ICON Lifetime Points Cumulative, or lifetime trips, which build up over time, represented by a bar graph at the bottom of the Eco Score display.
Page 273 Main Menu Table of Contents Eco Assist System There are three Eco stages, with five Real time scores must accumulate over time to result in a stage change. In order to build lifetime plants per stage. As you accumulate points and advance to the next stage, you need to keep your efficient driving style every time you a specified number of leaves, you make a trip.
Page 274 Main Menu Table of Contents Eco Assist System As you progress to a higher level, the Reset the System Complete the following steps within system monitors your driving style The following procedure clears all 30 seconds: more strictly. As a result, you must leaves and your lifetime points.
Page 275: Automatic Transmission (Cvt)
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Continuously Variable Shift Lever Position Indicators Transmission (CVT) Honda’s Continuously Variable Transmission’s unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of power. It is electronically controlled for more precise operation and better fuel economy.
Page 276 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shifting Insight and LX models EX models Do this: To shift from: To shift from: Do this: P to R Press the brake pedal and Press the brake pedal and press the release button. P to R press the release button.
Page 277 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) This position mechani- Press the brake Use this position for Park (P) Reverse (R) Drive (D) cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and the release button on the your normal driving. The Park whenever you are turning off or front of the shift lever to shift from transmission automatically adjusts to...
Page 278 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Insight and LX models EX models Speed Limiter Low (L) To shift to Low, press Second (S) To shift into the S When the vehicle reaches the the release button on the front of the position, press the release button on maximum speed in any shift position, shift lever.
Page 279 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lock Release RELEASE BUTTON This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. Set the parking brake.
Page 280: Driving With The Paddle Shifters
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) On EX models When you are driving in the D position, pulling either paddle shifter switches from the D-normal shift mode to the D-paddle shift mode.
Page 281 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving with the Paddle Shifters Downshifting with the (left) The transmission control system To cancel the D-paddle shift mode paddle shifter allows you to increase monitors the accelerator pedal use manually, pull and hold the side the engine braking when going down and your driving conditions.
Page 282 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving with the Paddle Shifters Each time you pull either paddle The automatic transmission (CVT) The transmission downshifts to first shifter, the transmission shifts one will not allow you to shift if: speed and returns to ordinary speed up or down.
Page 283 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving with the Paddle Shifters If you keep depressing the Using the Paddle Shifters in the S ‘‘M’’ INDICATOR position (7-Speed Manual Shift accelerator pedal without pulling the Mode) paddle shifter, the speed will be On EX models automatically shifted up just before With the shift lever in the S position,...
Page 284 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving with the Paddle Shifters The automatic transmission (CVT) To shift to Low, Recommended Shift Points L (Low) mode will not allow you to shift if: Drive in the highest speed number pull and hold both paddle shifters that lets the engine run and simultaneously until you see L in the You downshift before the engine...
Page 285 Main Menu Table of Contents Auto Idle Stop To help maximize fuel economy, While the auto idle stop function is The transmission fluid your vehicle has an Auto Idle Stop activated, the auto idle stop indicator temperature is low. function. Depending on in the instrument panel blinks (see environmental conditions and vehicle page...
Page 286 Main Menu Table of Contents Auto Idle Stop The engine may not stop The engine automatically restarts The engine coolant temperature automatically under the following when: becomes low. conditions: The brake pedal is released. The pressure on the brake pedal is The ECON button is off, and there repeatedly applied and released is a significant difference between...
Page 287 Main Menu Table of Contents Auto Idle Stop If the auto idle stop function turns The time that auto idle stop is Auto Idle Stop Indicator off the engine for a long time, the activated may be reduced if you charge of the IMA and 12 volt operate the windshield wipers with batteries becomes low, and the...
Page 288: Parking
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing downhill, Parking Tips you park your vehicle. Make sure turn the front wheels toward the the parking brake is set firmly, or Make sure the windows are closed. curb.
Page 289: Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Check the brakes after driving disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds through deep water. Apply the wheels are drum.
Page 290 Main Menu Table of Contents Braking System The following features are also Braking System Design Brake Pad Wear Indicators The hydraulic system that operates equipped: If the brake pads need replacing, you the brakes has two separate circuits. will hear a distinctive, metallic Each circuit works diagonally across Creep Aid System screeching sound when you apply...
Page 291: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You should never pump the brake pedal. ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from Let the ABS work for you by always locking up, and helps you retain keeping firm, steady pressure on the If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the...
Page 292 Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders ABS cannot prevent a loss of system indicator come on together, stability. Always steer moderately and the parking brake is fully when you are braking hard. Severe ABS does not reduce the time or released, the EBD system may also distance it takes to stop the...
Page 293: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If you think you can safely drive a U.S. models only Low Tire Pressure/ Your vehicle is equipped with a tire TPMS Indicator short distance to a service station, pressure monitoring system (TPMS) When the low tire pressure/TPMS proceed slowly to the station, then that turns on every time you start the...
Page 294 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill Although your tire pressure is TPMS System Failure your tires in a warm area, then drive monitored, you must manually check in extremely cold weather, the tire the tire pressures monthly.
Page 295 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Also, the low tire pressure/TPMS This indicator and the warning Changing a Tire with TPMS indicator begins to flash, then stays If you have a flat tire, the low tire message on the multi-information on (see page pressure/TPMS indicator will come...
Page 296 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Never use a puncture-repairing agent This device complies with the in a flat tire. If used, you will have to appropriate requirements or the replace the tire pressure sensor. required standards. See page Have the flat tire repaired by your more information.
Page 297: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa ), Aka Electronic Stability Control (Esc), System
Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA OFF Indicator The VSA system indicator will also system helps to stabilize the vehicle come on when there is a problem in during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA is off, the VSA OFF the hill start assist system.
Page 298 Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA is turned on every time you On U.S. models VSA OFF Switch If the low tire pressure/TPMS start the engine, even if you turned it indicator comes on (see page off the last time you drove the or the multi-information display...
Page 299: Hill Start Assist System
Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA and Tire Sizes Hill Start Assist System Hill start assist may not prevent your Driving with varying tire or wheel Your vehicle is equipped with a hill vehicle from rolling downhill on a sizes may cause the VSA to start assist feature to help prevent...
Page 300: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.
Page 301 Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance, replacement, or Maintenance Minder ....maintained and how to follow basic repair of emissions control Fluid Locations ......maintenance safety precautions. devices and systems may be done Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 302: Maintenance Safety
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Wear eye protection and Let the All service items not detailed in this Burns from hot parts. section should be performed by a protective clothing when working engine and exhaust system cool certified technician or qualified with the battery or compressed air.
Page 303 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life The remaining engine oil life is Engine Oil Life Display and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to the multi-information display to show this table: ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY you when you should have your dealer perform engine oil...
Page 304 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Pressing either INFO button ( / ) switches the display from the SUB ITEM(S) MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM CODE(S) message to another display. Once you switch the display, this message will go off. Along with the message, the system message indicator comes on (see page The message appears on the multi-...
Page 305 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Pressing either INFO button ( / ) switches the display from the message to another display. Once you switch the display, this message will go off. Along with the message, the system message indicator comes on (see page When the remaining oil life is 5 to 1 Press the SEL/RESET button on the...
Page 306 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder These messages will come on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset the display as described on page Pressing either INFO button ( / ) switches the display from the message to another display.
Page 307 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder This message is displayed again when you drive over 10 miles (for NEGATIVE DISTANCE TRAVELED U.S. models) or 10 km (for Canadian U.S. Canada models) after seeing the 0% message. U.S. Canada Immediately have the service performed, and make sure to reset the display as described on page Pressing either INFO button ( / )
Page 308 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life INFO BUTTONS ( / ) Items Display Your dealer will reset the display MESSAGE ENGINE OIL LIFE after completing the required DISPLAY DISPLAY maintenance service.
Page 309 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Important Maintenance Precautions If you have the required service done but do not reset the display, or reset the display without doing the service, the system will not show the correct maintenance intervals. This can lead to serious mechanical problems because you will no longer have an accurate record of when...
Page 310 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend using Honda parts knows your vehicle best and can and fluids whenever you have provide competent, efficient service. maintenance done. These are manufactured to the same high...
Page 311: Maintenance Minder
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. Vehicles: Owner’s Maintenance Checks Lights Check the operation of According to state and federal You should check the following all the lights monthly. See page regulations, failure to perform items at the specified intervals. If maintenance on the items marked you are unsure of how to perform with...
Page 312 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment miles (24,000 km).
Page 313: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK AUTOMATIC (Orange loop) TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR (Blue cap) RADIATOR CAP...
Page 314: Adding Engine Oil
Main Menu Table of Contents Adding Engine Oil Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP tighten it securely. Wait a few Oil is a major contributor to your minutes, and recheck the oil level on engine’s performance and longevity.
Page 315 0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is performance and durability. highly recommended that you use A very low-viscosity, fuel-efficient Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for 0W-20 oil is the engine lubricant for optimum engine protection. Make your Insight. This oil is formulated to sure the API Certification Seal says help your engine use less fuel.
Page 316: Changing The Oil And Filter
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter Changing the oil and filter requires according to the maintenance special tools and access from messages shown on the multi- underneath the vehicle. The vehicle information display.
Page 317 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter Install a new oil filter according to BOLT the instructions that come with it. Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust on the contacting surface of a new oil filter. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt.
Page 318 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Turn off the engine, let it sit for Start the engine. The oil pressure several minutes, then check the oil indicator should go out within 5 level on the dipstick.
Page 319: Engine Coolant
(under 31°F, 35°C), a or plain water. higher concentration of coolant should be used. Consult your Honda dealer If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not f or more inf ormation on the proper available, you may use another coolant. major-brand non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement.
Page 320 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely The coolant level should be up to empty, you should also check the the base of the filler neck. Add coolant level in the radiator. coolant if it is low. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any.
Page 321: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the On all Canadian models windshield washer reservoir at least If the washer fluid is low, a monthly during normal use. ‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ message Do not use engine antif reeze or a appears on the multi-information vinegar/water solution in the display.
Page 322: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Fluid Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Check the fluid level with the engine at normal operating temperature. Park the vehicle on level ground. Start the engine, let it run until the UPPER radiator fan comes on, then shut MARK off the engine.
Page 323 If you are not sure how to add fluid, Independent of the Maintenance compartment. contact your dealer. Minder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Always use Honda CVTF (continuously variable transmission fluid). CONTINUED...
Page 324: Brake Fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Page 325 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. If you HOLDING CLIP regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area, readjustment may be required. Adjustments should be done by your dealer or another qualified technician.
Page 326 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock CONNECTOR BULB it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Reinstall the cover over the back of the headlight assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 327 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights (Right side) Install the new bulb, and turn it Low Beam Headlight Install the upper part of the one-quarter turn clockwise to lock windshield washer reservoir tank it in place. BULB in the reverse order of removal. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb.
Page 328 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the socket back into the Replacing a Front Parking Light Bulb headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. HOLDING CLIP BULB Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. (Right side) Install the upper part of the windshield washer reservoir tank...
Page 329 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing the Front Turn Signal Light Bulb socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. SOCKET BULB Insert the socket back into the front turn signal light assembly.
Page 330 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its Turn on the lights to make sure Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb socket. Push the new bulb straight the new bulb is working. into the socket until it bottoms. BULB Install the socket back into the headlight assembly.
Page 331 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Rear Bulbs HOOKS CLIP TRIM HOOKS CLIP Open the hatch. Pry on the gap between the trim Make sure that all hooks are and light assembly carefully with a removed from the light assembly. Push on the area of the trim as flat-tip screwdriver to detach the Unclip the top half of the trim...
Page 332 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights BOLT Front Left side Front BULB ORIGINAL SOCKET Left side POSITION SNAP FASTENERS Remove the two mounting bolts Pull the rear of the light assembly Pull the whole light assembly with an 8 mm wrench. out as shown in the illustration outwards from the body carefully.
Page 333 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the new bulb in the socket by pushing it straight in the socket until it bottoms. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 334 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Stop/taillights Rear License Plate Light Bulbs The stop/taillights should be The license plate has two lights replaced by your dealer. above it. The bulbs should be replaced by your dealer. Side Turn Signal Lights EX models High-mount Brake Light Each outside mirror has side turn...
Page 335 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio Antenna, Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Audio Antenna Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats LOOP To unlock Driver’s floor mat is shown. Before using an automatic car wash, If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft On LX and EX models remove the audio antenna so it does brush with a mixture of mild soap...
Page 336 6 months. outside through the climate control Replace them if you find signs of If you use a non-Honda floor mat, system. cracking in the rubber, and areas make sure it fits properly and that it...
Page 337: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades WIPER ARM WIPER ARMS COVER To replace a wiper blade: Disconnect the blade assembly Pivot the blade assembly toward from the wiper arm: the wiper arm until it releases Raise each wiper arm off the from the wiper arm.
Page 338 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Examine the new wiper blades. If BLADE they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along the back edge, remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade, and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade.
Page 339 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the wiper blade assembly REAR onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Make sure the blade is completely installed and that its edge is not bunched up. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield, the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side.
Page 340 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Examine the new wiper blades. If WIPER ARM they have no plastic or metal BLADE reinforcement along the back edge, remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade, and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade.
Page 341 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Make sure the blade is completely installed and that its edge is not bunched up. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 342 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Tires Inflation Guidelines On U.S. models To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated Even though your vehicle is tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of equipped with TPMS, we size, in good condition with adequate handling, tread life, and riding...
Page 343 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures Tire Inspection tires are hot (driven for several The following chart shows the Every time you check inflation, you miles/kilometers), you will see recommended cold tire pressures for should also examine the tires for readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 most normal driving conditions.
Page 344 The last four digits of the TIN (tire your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use traction on wet roads. You should identification number) are found on only Honda wheel weights f or replace the tire if you can see three the sidewall of the tire and indicate balancing.
Page 345 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires It is best to replace all four tires at Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front Front Front...
Page 346 For the best performance in snowy Because your vehicle has limited tire hurt or killed. or icy conditions, you should install clearance, Honda strongly snow tires or tire chains. They may recommends using the chains listed Always use the size and type of...
Page 347 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires When installing cables, follow the Wheels manufacturer’s instructions, and Clean the wheels as you would the mount them as tight as you can. rest of the exterior. Wash them with Using the wrong chains, or not Make sure they are not contacting properly installing chains, can the same solution, and rinse them...
Page 348: Checking The 12 Volt Battery
Main Menu Table of Contents Checking the 12 Volt Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a The battery gives off explosive solution of baking soda and water. It hydrogen gas during normal will bubble up and turn brown.
Page 349 Main Menu Table of Contents Checking the Volt Battery If your vehicle’s battery is On vehicles with navigation system disconnected, or goes dead, the time The navigation system will also setting may be lost. To reset the time, disable itself. The next time you turn see page on the ignition switch, the system will require you to enter a PIN...
Page 350: Vehicle Storage
Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for If the vehicle is to be stored for a cotton. Non-porous materials, such an extended period (more than 1 longer period, it should be as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, month), there are several things you supported on jackstands so the which can damage the paint.
Page 351: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ..... gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 352: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get compact spare tire. your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use your compact spare soon as you can.
Page 353: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. HOLDER Drive slowly along the shoulder until The vehicle can easily roll off you get to an exit or an area to stop the jack, seriously injuring that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 354 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire JACK KNOB SPARE TIRE WHEEL NUT WRENCH SPARE TIRE COVER CASING Take the box out of the spare tire. Remove the jack compartment Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn cover by pulling the knob. with the wheel nut wrench.
Page 355 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION WHEEL NUT JACKING POINTS WHEEL COVER WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION Place the jack under the jacking Use the extension and the wheel Insight and LX models nut wrench as shown to raise the point nearest the tire you need to Remove the wheel cover by change.
Page 356 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the BRAKE HUB wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub.
Page 357 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire CARPET For normal tire WING BOLT SPARE TIRE For compact CENTER CAP CASING SPACER CONE spare tire Place the flat tire face down in the Remove the spacer cone from the EX models Remove the center cap (if spare tire well.
Page 358 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Store the tools in the spare tire casing and the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s end bracket Loose items can fly around the clockwise to lock it in place, and interior in a crash and could reinstall the cover.
Page 359 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Installing a wheel cover CLIPS CLIPS WIRE SUPPORT RING Align the valve mark on the wheel Make sure the wire support ring is Insight and LX models Make sure the wire support ring is cover to the tire valve on the on the outer side of the tire valve hooked into the clips around the...
Page 360: If The Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start The engine normally starts with the Are you using a properly coded Do you have fuel? Check the fuel IMA motor. If the engine does not key? An improperly coded key will gauge;...
Page 361: Battery
Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start When the IMA battery charge is low, If the headlights dim noticeably or If you find nothing wrong, you will the starter motor is used to start the go out when you try to start the need a qualified technician to find engine.
Page 362: Jump Starting
Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the 12 volt battery. A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone If a battery sits in extreme cold, the...
Page 363 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting Start the vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact. Once your vehicle is running, disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery.
Page 364: If The Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery is If the vehicle overheats, you should If the Engine Overheats disconnected or goes dead, the IMA The high temperature indicator take immediate action. The only battery level gauge reading will not should be off under most conditions.
Page 365 Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats If you see steam and/or spray Look for any obvious coolant leaks, coming from under the hood, turn such as a split radiator hose. off the engine. Wait until you see Everything is still extremely hot, Steam and spray from an overheated engine can...
Page 366 Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats Start the engine, and set the If the temperature stays normal, temperature to maximum heat check the coolant level in the (climate control to AUTO at radiator reserve tank. If it has Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can ‘‘...
Page 367: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never Safely pull off the road, and shut The engine running generates the oil come on when the engine is off the engine. Turn on the hazard pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is running.
Page 368: 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator If the charging system This indicator may blink after you indicator comes on brightly start the vehicle in the morning when the engine is running, the 12 when the temperature is below volt battery is not being charged.
Page 369: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If your vehicle’s battery has been while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you disconnected or gone dead, these of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle codes are erased.
Page 370: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator However, if the brake pedal does not If this indicator comes on for any U.S. Canada (Red) feel normal, you should take other reason, have your vehicle immediate action. A problem in one inspected by your dealer.
Page 371: Fuses
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses FUSE BOX INTERIOR COVER LABEL The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The interior fuse box label is three fuse boxes. attached on the back side of the cover. To see the interior fuse box The interior fuse box is behind the label, remove the cover by pulling it dashboard on the driver’s side.
Page 372 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD Next to the battery (On the battery) The under-hood fuse is on the The under-hood fuse box is located positive terminal of the battery. To next to the battery. To open it, push open it, push the tabs as shown.
Page 373 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE PULLER If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 374 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle FUSE PULLER BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).
Page 375 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Replacing a f use with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replacement f use with the proper rating f or the circuit, install one with a lower rating.
Page 376: Fuse Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX 15 A Back Up 10 A Hazard TPMS (7.5 A) 10 A Stop/Horn 20 A Driver’s Power Window Not Used Not Used 10 A 10 A Back Up Light 30 A...
Page 377 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES 7.5 A Hatch Lock Not Used On the battery Next to the battery 30 A Condenser Fan Motor 10 A Left Headlight High Beam 15 A Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock) 15 A Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock) 10 A...
Page 378: Emergency Towing
Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 379: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the to pull it out (see page bumpers will cause serious damage.
Page 380 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WHEEL NUT WRENCH Screw the towing hook into the hole, and tighten it with the wheel nut wrench. To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only.
Page 381: Technical Information
Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 382: Identification Numbers
Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 383 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing. ENGINE NUMBER IMA MOTOR NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 384: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 172.3 in (4,377 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 66.7 in (1,695 mm) 10.6 US gal (40 ) Height 56.2 in (1,427 mm) Engine Change 1.165 US gal (4.41 ) Wheelbase 100.4 in (2,550 mm) coolant Total 1.295 US gal (4.90 )
Page 385 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Air Conditioning 12 Volt Battery Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Capacity 12 V 35 AH/20 HR Charge quantity 15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) 12 V 28 AH/5 HR Lubricant oil type SP-10 Fuses Lights Interior See page or the fuse label...
Page 386 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 387 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire Labeling Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature Tire Labeling The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that The tires that came on your vehicle highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not have a number of markings.
Page 388: Tire Labeling
Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Labeling Load index (a numerical code Tire type code. Tire Size 2KNR Whenever tires are replaced, they associated with the maximum should be replaced with tires of the load the tire can carry). 2202 Date of manufacture.
Page 389 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Maximum Load Rating Means the As an added safety feature, your Tire Pressure Monitoring System load rating for a tire at the maximum (TPMS) Required Federal vehicle has been equipped with a tire permissible inflation pressure for Explanation...
Page 390 Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Driving on a significantly under- TPMS malfunctions may occur for a Your vehicle has also been equipped inflated tire causes the tire to with a TPMS malfunction indicator variety of reasons, including the overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 391: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
Page 392 System combustion and minimize the The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Honda replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that system takes some of the exhaust equivalent for repairs. Using lower come out the tailpipe.
Page 393: Three Way Catalytic Converter
Keep the engine well maintained. on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part Have your vehicle diagnosed and or its equivalent. repaired if it is misfiring, back-...
Page 394: Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 395 Main Menu Table of Contents Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes.
Page 396 Main Menu Table of Contents Devices that Emit Radio Waves The following products and systems As required by the FCC: on your vehicle emit radio waves This device complies with Part 15 of the when in operation. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device Bluetooth may not cause harmful interference, and...
Page 397 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects ..... Authorized Manuals .....
Page 398: Customer Service Information
P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Tel: (787) 620-7546 Honda Automobile Customer Service Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...
Page 399: Warranty Coverages
Performance Warranty these two Accessory Limited Warranty all these warranties. Please read the warranties cover your vehicle’s Honda accessories are covered 2013 Honda warranty information emissions control systems. Time, under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle...
Page 400: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to inform Transport Canada.
Page 401: Authorized Manuals
Body Repair Manual 31TM8630 2013 Honda Insight Owner’s Manual 31TM8830 2013 Honda Insight Navigation System Owner’s Manual 31TM8M30 2013 Honda Insight Honda Service History 31TM8Q30 2013 Honda Insight Technology Reference Guide (LX/EX) 31TM8S00 2013 Honda Insight Technology Reference Guide (EX with Navigation)
Page 402 Main Menu Index Ambient Meter ........ Shift Lever Positions ....Antifreeze ........Shift Lock Release ....Accessories ........Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Auxiliary Input Jack ...... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Indicator ....... . 64, Position) ........Operation ........Accessory Power Socket ..... Anti-theft, Audio System ....
Page 403 Main Menu Index Braking System ......Chains ..........Crankcase Emissions Control Break-in, New Vehicle ....Changing a Flat Tire ....System ........Brightness Control, Changing Oil Cruise Control Operation .... Instruments ....... How to ........Customer Service ......Bulb Replacement When to ........
Page 404 Main Menu Index Doors Low Oil Pressure Exhaust Fumes ....... Auto Door Locking ....Indicator ......62, Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Auto Door Unlocking ....Malfunction Indicator Belts by ........Childproof Door Locks .... Lamp ........ . 62, Locking and Unlocking ....
Page 405 Main Menu Index Fuel ..........Ignition Fill Door and Cap ...... Keys ..........Gauge ........... Halogen Headlight Bulbs ..... Switch ......... Octane Requirement ....HandsFreeLink ......Timing Control System .... Oxygenated ....... Hatch ..........IMA System Power Flow Opening ........Reserve Indicator ......
Page 406 Main Menu Index Indicators, Messages (MID) LATCH Anchorage System ... Inflation, Recommended Tire ..Lights On ........Pressures ........Lights Low Fuel ........Information Display ......Bulb Replacement ....Low Oil Pressure ....62, Inside Mirror ......... Indicator ........Low Temperature (Coolant) ..
Page 407 Main Menu Index PGM-FI System ......Change, How to ......Playing the Radio ....169, Maintenance ........Change, When to ...... Playing a Disc ......173, Main Items and Sub Items ..Checking Engine ...... Playing an iPod ......
Page 408 Main Menu Index Reclining the Seat-backs ....Safety Features ......... Shift Lock Release ......Recommended Shift Points ..Airbags ......... Side Airbags ....... 10, Remote Audio Controls ....Seat Belts ........Off Indicator ......34, Remote Transmitter ..... Safety Labels, Location of .....
Page 409 Main Menu Index SRS, Additional Information ..Sun Visors ........Tighten Fuel Additional Safety Precautions . Supplemental Restraint System Cap Message ......Advanced Airbag System ..Servicing ........Time, Setting the ......Airbag Service ......SRS Indicator ......34, Tire Chains ........
Page 410 Main Menu Index Tires Alignment and Balance .... Snow ........... Cleaning ........Specifications ......Vanity Mirror ........ Compact Spare ......Tools, Tire Changing ....Vehicle Capacity Load ....Nut Wrench ....... Towing Vehicle Dimensions ...... Windows A Trailer ........Vehicle Identification Number ..
Page 411: Service Information Summary
Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid (CVTF): number of 87 or higher. Use Honda CVT Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or (continuously variable...

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