light HONDA INSIGHT 2004 1.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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U.S. modelMIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS HORN REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
ECON BUTTON
DRIVING MODE BUTTONS (CVT)
(P.
66)
(P. 65)
(P.54) (P.
52)
(P.113) (P.
53)
(P.73)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON(P. 55)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 78)
(P. 56)

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .40
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Instrument Panel .41
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 42
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Gauges .46
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Fuel Gauge .47
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Temperature Gauge . 47
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Odometer .47
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Display Change Button . 47
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Current Fuel Mileage . 48
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Trip Meters .48
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Trip Mileage .48
Segment Distance and Fuel ....................................
Mileage .49
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 49
Turning Of f the Mileage ....................................
Displays .50
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Battery Level Gauge . 51
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 51
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .52
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 53
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 54
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 55
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Hazard Warning Button . 55
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Rear Window Def ogger . 56
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Keys and Locks .57 ........................
Immobilizer System .58
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Ignition Switch .59
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Door Locks .60
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Hatch .60
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Remote Transmitter .62
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Seats .64
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Power Windows .65
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Mirrors .66
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Parking Brake .67
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Interior Convenience Items . 68
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Storage Box .69
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Beverage Holder .69
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Glove Box .69
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Accessory Power Socket . 69
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Interior Lights .70
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols39

This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See pagef or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights. This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on if either
door or the hatch is not closed
tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to ON (II)
and goes off after the engine starts.
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem in the Electric
Power Steering system. If this
happens, stop the vehicle in a saf e
place, and turn of f the engine. Reset
the system by restarting the engine,
and watch the EPS indicator. If it
does not go of f , or comes back on
again while driving, take the vehicle
to your dealer to have it checked.
With the indicator on, the EPS is
turned off, making the vehicle
harder to steer.
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5458
Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
High Beam Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
Door and Hatch Open
Indicator
Low Fuel IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols44

This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, the reading may
reach near the red mark. If it
reaches the red mark, pull saf ely to
thesideof theroad.Turntopage
f or instructions and precautions
on checking the engine’s cooling
system. The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven in miles and kilometers. It is
illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles and kilometers
indicated.
Push the Display Change button to
switch the speedometer, trip meter,
and odometer reading between miles
per hour and kilometers per hour.
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Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Fuel Gauge
T emperature GaugeOdometer
Display Change Button
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NOTICE:Avoid driving with an
extremely low f uel level. Running out
of f uel could cause the engine to
misf ire, damaging the catalytic
converter.

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols52
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HORN ECON BUTTON
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS DRIVING MODE BUTTONS
(CVT model only)REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.
65) (P.66)
(P.53)
(P.73) (P.
55)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.78)
(P. 56)
(P. 113)
(P.
54)

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Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Rotating the
switch on the lef t lever to the
‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, side-marker lights,
and rear license plate light. Turning
the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position
turns on the headlights. If you leave
the lights on with the key removed
f rom the ignition switch, you will
hear a reminder tone when you open
the driver’s door. To turn on, push
the lever f orward until you hear a
click. The blue high beam indicator
will come on (see page ). Pull it
back to return to low beams.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake. To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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Turn Signal
Headlights On High Beams
(Canadian Models) Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols54

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The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in six steps.
Push the or button five times
to see the f ull range. Thedisplaydimswhentheparking
lights or headlights are turned on.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.
With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to f ull daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the button. Push the button to
return the display to the original
brightness.
Push the button to the right of the
center vents to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
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BUTTON BUTTON

Manual Operation
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 25 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.The rear window def ogger turns on
automatically when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) if the
outside temperature is below 32°F (0
°C), or if the engine is at ambient
temperature. The indicator in the
button does not light.
It will also turn of f automatically
af ter 25 minutes.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.
Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic Operation
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the glove box and the hatch
locked when you leave your vehicle
and the valet key at a parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols57
KEY
NUMBER
TAG VALET
KEY
(GREY)
MASTER
KEYS
(BLACK)

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
On automatic transmission model,
theshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.