ignition HONDA INSIGHT 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

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Elapsed Time Reset
You can choose this item to
customize from ‘‘METER SETUP’’
by pressing the INFO ( / )
button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
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.
TRIP B The elapsed time is reset
when Trip B is reset.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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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 All
the doors unlock when you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position.
You can choose this item to
customize from ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’
by pressing the INFO ( / )
button repeatedly.Press the SEL/RESET button to
enter the selecting mode.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button.
For example, you choose ‘‘DRIVER
DOOR with SHIFT to P,’’ you will
seetheabovedisplay.
OFF The auto door unlock is
deactivated all the time.
CONT INUED
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µµ µPush 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 the
center when you release it or
complete a turn. Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
If you leave the lights on with
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the
driver’s door. Push the lef t lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull the lever back
to return to the low beams.
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. 69
Turn Signal
Headlights High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
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a reminder.
the key removed from the ignition
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µThe automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights, all
other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on the automatic lighting,
turn the light switch to the AUTO
position. The lights will come on
automatically when the outside light
level becomes low (at dusk, f or
example). The lights on indicator
comesonasareminder.Thelights
and indicator turn off automatically
when the system senses high
ambient light.
The lights turn of f automatically
when you turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position. To turn them
on again, either turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, or
turn the light switch to the position. Even with the automatic lighting
feature turned on, we recommend
that you turn on the lights
manually when driving at night or
in a dense fog, or when you enter
dark areas such as long tunnels or
parking facilities.
To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see
On EX models
AUTO
Headlights
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LIGHT SENSOR
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With the headlight switch of f or in
the 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. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
Daytime Running L ights
Headlights
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To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to theor position. Turning the
knob to the right until you hear a
tone will cancel the reduced
brightness.
The instrument panel will
illuminate with reduced brightness
when you unlock and open the
driver’s door. The brightness will
increase slightly when you insert
the key in the ignition switch,
then go to normal brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights. Turn the
knob to adjust the brightness with
the ignition switch in the ON (II)
position and the parking lights on. When you turn the knob, the multi-
inf ormation display changes to
vertical bars that show you the
current level.
You will hear a tone when you reach
the maximum or minimum
brightness. The brightness level
goes out about 5 seconds af ter you
stop adjusting.
Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB
BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
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If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f about 30 seconds af ter you close
the door.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.Push the button next to the audio
system to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signal lights and both turn signal
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
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HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
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The def ogger will shut itself of f
within about 10 to 30 minutes
according to the outside temperature
(over 32°F, 0°C).
Make sure all rear windows are clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see
page .
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of all rear windows can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
windows. 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. It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You
have to turn the defogger on again
when you restart the vehicle. 148U.S. EX models and all Canadian models
Rear Window Def ogger
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U.S. EX model is shown.
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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.
Two ignition keys come with your
vehicle. You should keep one of
them in a saf e place, away f rom the
vehicle, as a spare.
They f it all the locks on your vehicle. Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this number if you ever have to
get a lost key replaced. Use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
IGNITION KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If you lose your key and you cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
chain) is near the ignition switch
when you insert the key. This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See
pagef or
more inf ormation. 392
Immobilizer System
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Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
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