headlights 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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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
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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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

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Turn the ignition switch to 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 to keep your
settings.
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Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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TAB
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH
SELECTOR SWITCH

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Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done.
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page . Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
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Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Automatic transmission (CVT)
Check the f luid level monthly. See
page . Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
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Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Servicing Your Vehicle
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
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Open the hood.
To change the headlight bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
engine coolant reservoir tank by
pulling it out of its holder.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs, one on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel
base and protect the glass from
contactwithyourskinorhard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, readjustment may be
required. Adjustments should be
perf ormed by a Honda dealer or
other qualif ied mechanic.
1.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Headlight A iming
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NOTICE:
HOLDER
Halogen headlight bulbs get
very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a
scratch on the glass can cause the bulb
to overheat and shatter.

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Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked ‘‘TOP’’.
Push the electrical connector onto
the tabs of the new bulb. Make
sure it locks in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector on both sides to unlock
the tab. Pull the connector straight
off.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab. 4.
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Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Front Parking L ight
Bulb
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BULB
CONNECTOR WEATHER SEAL
HOLD-DOWN WIRE