window HONDA INSIGHT 2001 1.G Owners Manual

Your car’s exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:The car is raised f or an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
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may have damaged the underside. High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
car out of the garage. With the hatch open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your car’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
hatch open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Push the button.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
40 Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

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 . 44
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Indicator Lights . 45
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Gauges . 50
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Speedometer . 50
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Display Change Button . 50
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Odometer . 50
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Current Fuel Mileage . 53
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Trip Meters . 53
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Trip Mileage . 54
Segment Distance and Fuel
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Mileage . 54
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 55
Turning Of f the Mileage
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Displays . 55
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Battery Level Gauge . 56
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 57
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Fuel Gauge . 58
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Temperature Gauge . 58
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Tachometer . 58
Maintenance Required
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Indicator . 59
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 60
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Headlights . 61
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 62 ................................
Turn Signals . 63
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Windshield Wipers . 63
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Windshield Washers . 64
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer . 65
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Hazard Warning . 65
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Rear Window Def ogger . 65
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Keys and Locks . 67
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Keys . 67
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Immobilizer System . 68
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Ignition Switch . 69
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Door Locks . 71
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Hatch . 71
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Remote Transmitter . 73
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Seat Adjustments . 76
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Front Seat Adjustments . 76
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Power Windows . 77
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Mirrors . 78
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Parking Brake . 79
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Storage Box . 79
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Glove Box . 80
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Beverage Holder . 80
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Accessory Power Socket . 81
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Interior Light . 82
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 43

The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light in the
button lights 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
about25minutes.Italsoshutsoff
when you turn of f the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the car.
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 car is disabled.
To turn on the rear window wiper,
turn the ring clockwise to ON. To
also use the rear window washer,
turn the ring clockwise past ON. The
washer will spray as long as you hold
the ring in this position. If you turn
the ring counterclockwise f rom the
OFF position, the washer will spray
without activating the rear window
wiper.
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Manual Operation
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols 65

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.
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the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.
The rear window def ogger turns on
automatically when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II) if the outside
temperature is below 32°F (0°C), or
if the engine is at ambient
temperature. The light in the button
does not light.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic Operation
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Your car’s windows are electrically-
powered. Turn the ignition switch to
ON (II) to raise or lower either
window.
The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down and release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way down. To stop the window
f rom going all the way down, pull
back on the window switch briefly.
To open the driver’s window only
partially, push the window switch
down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.
There is a master power window
control panel on the dashboard. To
open the passenger’s window, push
down on the switch and hold it down
until the window reaches the desired
position. To close the window, push
up on the window switch. Release
the switch when the window gets to
the position you want.
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Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
AUTO
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MMAAIINNSSWWIITTCCHHClosing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passenger is
away from the window before
closing it.

The AUTO f unction only works to
lower the driver’s window. To raise
the window, you must push the
window switch up and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position.Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the lef t side of
the dashboard:Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
The MAIN switch controls power to
the passenger’s window. With this
switch of f , the passenger’s window
cannot be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not af f ect the
driver’s window. Keep the MAIN
switch of f when you have a child in
the car so the child does not get
injured by operating the window
unintentionally.
1. 2.3. 4.
Power Windows, Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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The heating and optional air
conditioning systems in your Honda
provide a comf ortable driving
environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them..............................................
Heating . 84
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What Each Control Does . 84
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Temperature Control Dial . 84
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ECON Button . 84
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Recirculation Button . 84
Rear Window Def ogger
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Button . 84
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Mode Buttons . 85
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How to Use the System . 87
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To Turn Everything Of f . 89
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Climate Control System . 90
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Fully-automatic Operation . 92
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Semi-automatic Operation . 93
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ECON Button . 93 ..................................
Audio System . 98
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Operating the Radio . 99
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Adjusting the Sound . 102
Operating the Optional CD
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Player/Changer . 108
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Radio Frequencies . 112
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Radio Reception . 112
Operating the Optional CD
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Changer . 114
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Protecting Compact Discs . 115
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CD Player Error Indications . 116
Caring f or the Cassette
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Player . 118
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures 83

Pressing the to increase the
f an’s speed, which increase air f low.
Pressing the to decrease the
f an’s speed.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see pages
).
Proper use of the Heating system
can make the interior comf ortable,
and keep the windows clear f or best
visibility.
When this button is pressed, the
auto idle stop works only if the
outside temperature is above 41°F
(5°C).
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Buttons
T emperature Control Dial
ECON Button
Heating
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The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating system are at the base of the
windshield. Keep these clear of
leaves and other debris.
This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, and def rosting.
The engine must be running f or the
heater to generate hot air. The
heater uses engine coolant to warm
the air. If the engine is cold, it will be
several minutes bef ore you f eel
warm air coming f rom the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode can cause the windows to f og
up. Switch to Recirculation mode
when you are driving through smoky
or dusty conditions, then switch back
to Fresh Air mode when the
condition clears.
1. 2. 3.
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
How to Use the System
Heating
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To warm the interior:Start the engine.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial. To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
To remove exterior f rost or ice f rom
the windshield and side windows
after the car has been sitting out in
cold weather:
To rapidly remove exterior f rost or
ice f rom the windshield (on very cold
days), f irst select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear,
select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows.
Press the button.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the air f low f rom the
def roster vents f eels warm.
Turn on the rear window def ogger
to help clear the rear window.
Start the engine.
Press the button.
Adjust the fan and temperature
controls to maximum.
1.2.3.4.
1.2. 3.1. 2.3.
To Heat To Defog and Defrost
Heating
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
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