HONDA INSIGHT 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)
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5. Turn the selector knob to  AIR*1, AIR 
ONLY*2, AIR SEULEMENT*2.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to 
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire  P. 622
6.If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak 
is too severe. Call for help and have your 
vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 647
•Front: 35 psi (240 kPa) /rear: 33 psi (230 
kPa) or more:
• Front: 35 psi (240 kPa) /rear: 32 psi (220 
kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or 
until you reach the nearest service station, 
whichever is sooner.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you 
have not reached a serv ice station, stop and 
check the tire pressure.
If the air pressure does not go down after 
the 10 minute driving, you do not need to 
check the pressure any more.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
U.S.
Canada
Models with 215/55R16 93V tires
Models with 215/50R17 91H tires
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• Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less 
than front: 35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 33 psi 
(230 kPa):
Turn the air compressor  on to inflate the 
tire until the tire pr essure reaches front: 
35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 33 psi (230 kPa):
• Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less 
than front: 35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 32 psi 
(220 kPa):
Turn the air compressor  on to inflate the 
tire until the tire pr essure reaches front: 
35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire  
P. 622
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or 
until you reach the nearest service station, 
whichever is sooner.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you 
have not reached a service station, stop and 
check the tire pressure.
u You should repeat this procedure as long 
as the air pressure is  within this range.
7. Unscrew the sealant/ai r hose from the tire 
valve stem.
Reinstall the valve cap.
Models with 215/55R16 93V tires
Models with 215/50R17 91H tires
1 Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an 
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can 
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon 
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can 
cause unconsciousness and even death. 
Only run the engine  to power the air 
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
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8. Press the pressure relief button until the 
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
9. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
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You can use the kit to inflate a  non-punctured, under-inflated tire.
1.Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair 
the Flat Tire  P. 612
2.Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near 
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not 
place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the sealant/air hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire 
valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Inflating an Under-inflated Tire1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit 
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The 
compressor can overheat  and become permanently 
damaged.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an 
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can 
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon 
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can 
cause unconsciousness and even death. 
Only run the engine  to power the air 
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.Sealant/Air Hose
Valve Cap
Valve Stem
Sealant/Air Hose
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7. Plug in the kit to  the accessory power 
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a 
door or window.
8. Turn the power system on.
u Keep the power system on while 
injecting air.
2 Emergency Towing  P. 647
9.Turn the selector knob to  AIR*1, AIR 
ONLY*2,  AIR SEULEMENT*2.
10. Press the inflator switch  to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts  to inject air into 
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
CanadaU.S.
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12. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the air 
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure relief 
button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power 
socket.
14. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire 
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Press the pressure relief button until the 
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
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Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the  Ready To Drive message 
does not appear on the driver informatio n interface, check the following items and 
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related 
indicator or driver 
information interface 
messages come on.The  Temperature Is Too Cold  For Vehicle To Operate message 
appears.2 Driver Information Interface Warning 
and Information Messages  P. 112
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button  message appears.
u Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 POWER Button Operating Range  P. 190
2If the Remote Battery is Weak  P. 626
The POWER SYSTEM  indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The transmission system  indicator blinks and Transmission 
System Problem. Apply Parking Brake When Parked. See 
Your Dealer.  message appears.2If the Transmission System Indicator 
Blinks along with the Warning Message  
P. 640
Check the brightness 
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by a 
dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked 
by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses  P. 646
Check the 
transmission.The transmission is not in (P.Put the transmission into (P.
Check the 
immobilizer system 
indicator. When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the power 
system cannot be turned on.
2
Immobilizer System Indicator  P. 95
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle or booster  battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting  P. 628
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If the Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button  message 
appears on the driver info rmation interface, and the  POWER button flashes, the 
READY  indicator does not come on. Turn on the power system as follows:
1.Touch the center of the  POWER button 
with the  H logo on the remote while the 
POWER  button is flashing. The buttons on 
the remote should be facing you.
u The  POWER  button flashes for about 30 
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the 
POWER  button within 10 seconds after the 
beeper sounds and the  POWER button 
changes from flashing to on.
u The  READY  indicator comes on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode 
will change to ACCESSORY.
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Emergency Power System Off
The POWER  button may be used to turn the power system off due to an emergency 
situation even while driving. If you must tu rn the power system off, do either of the 
following operations:
• Press and hold the  POWER button about for two seconds.
• Firmly press the  POWER button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However,  because turning off the power system 
disables the power assist the power syst em provides to the steering and braking 
systems, it will require significantly more  physical effort and time to steer and slow 
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake pe dal to slow down the vehicle and stop 
immediately in a safe place.
The transmission automa tically changes to 
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete 
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
1 Emergency Power System Off
Do not press the  POWER button while driving unless 
it is absolutely necessary for the power system to be 
turned off.
If you press the  POWER button while driving, the 
beeper sounds.
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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power 
system, then open the hood.1.Push the tabs to open the jump start box 
cover.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your 
vehicle’s jump start box  + terminal as 
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to 
any other part.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper 
cable to the booster battery  + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery 
charger to boost your 12-volt battery, 
select a lower charging voltage than 
15-volt. Check the  charger manual for 
the proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the 
booster battery  - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they 
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be 
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the 
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or 
detaching the jumper cables.
You cannot use the terminal to jump start another 
vehicle or to charge  the 12-volt battery.
3WARNING
A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not 
follow the correct procedure, seriously 
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking 
materials away from the 12-volt battery.
Tab
Booster 
Battery
Jump Start Box + Terminal
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