HONDA INSIGHT 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks or unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
■Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door 
locking/unlocking sett ing using the driver 
information interface. 2 Customized Features
* P. 153
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door 
locking/unlocking sett ing using the audio/
information screen. 2 Customized Features  P. 366
Models with color audio
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Trunk
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk
■Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way. u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.
■Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid clos ed while driving to: 
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard  P. 77
Using the Trunk Opener
Pressing and holding the trunk opener on the 
driver’s door unlocks and opens the trunk.
2When You Cannot Open the Trunk  P. 649
Trunk Opener
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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Trunk Release Button*
Controls
Using the Trunk Release Button*
Push up the release bu tton on the trunk lid 
after the doors are unlocked.
2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk  P. 649
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the 
trunk if you carry the remote.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for 
approximately one second to unlock and open 
the trunk.
1Using the Trunk Release Button*
•If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will 
sound and the trunk will not close.
•A person who is not carrying the remote can 
unlock the trunk if a pers on who is carrying it is 
within range.
•If the beeper sounds after you close the trunk, 
move the remote away from the trunk and close 
again.
•The remote may not operate if  it is too close to the 
trunk.
Trunk Release Button
1 Using the Remote Transmitter
If the driver’s door is  locked, the trunk will 
automatically lock when yo u close it. Otherwise, you 
will have to lock it manually.
Trunk 
Release 
Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uEmergency Trunk Opener
Controls
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open the 
trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the 
arrow.1Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should deci de if their children should be 
shown how to use this feature.
Lever
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use 
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit  strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered  by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the  POWER 
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items.  Electronic devices, such as televisions 
and audio systems emit strong magnetic  fields. Note that even a key chain can 
become magnetic.1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or 
accidental movement of the vehicle. 
Always take the key with  you whenever you leave the 
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the 
vehicle on the first time af ter the 12-volt battery has 
been disconnected.
Canadian models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when  the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly 
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e trunk or doors are opened with the key, 
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is 
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remo te transmitter or smart entry system*, or set 
the power mode to ON. The system, along  with the horn and flashing lights, is 
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm  automatically sets when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from  outside with the key, remote transmitter 
or smart entry system
*.
■When the security  system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the  instrument panel blinks and the blinking 
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when  the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the power mo de is set to ON. The 
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum 
of two minutes until the  security system alarm 
deactivates.
Do not set the security system alarm when someone 
is in the vehicle or a window  is open. The system can 
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the 
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off 
once the 12-volt battery is  recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter, 
or smart entry system
*.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button  on the remote 
transmitter
If you press the panic button for 
approximately one second, the following will 
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
• Press any button on the remote transmitter.
• Set the power mode to ON.
■Panic Mode
Panic 
Button
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power 
window lock button on the driver’s side must  be switched off (indicator off) to open 
and close the windows from anywhere  other than the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is  pressed, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.
■Manual operation
To open:  Push the switch  down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Push the switch down firmly.
To close:  Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.
■Opening/Closing the Windows with Auto-Open/Close 
Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be  operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses  resistance when closing 
automatically, it will  stop closing and reverse 
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.
Power 
Window 
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s Window 
Switch Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch
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uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
To open:  Push the switch down.
To close:  Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches 
the desired position.
To open:  Press the unlock button, and then 
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.
If the windows stop midway, repeat the 
procedure.
■Opening/Closing Windows wit hout Auto-Open/Close Function
Close
Open
■Opening the Windows with the Remote1Opening the Windows with the Remote
If you open the windows with the remote, the 
moonroof
* will open automatically along with them.
Unlock 
Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn  the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.
To close:  Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the 
central position, turn  the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows at the 
desired position. If you want further 
adjustment, repeat the same operation.
■Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key1 Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key
If you open/close the windows with the key, the 
moonroof
* will open/close automatically along with 
them.
Close
Open
* Not available on all models
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