HONDA INSIGHT 2005 1.G Repair Manual

When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the immobilizer system
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.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 undriveable.
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.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start the engine, contact your dealer.
As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer Syst em
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0)A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

The doors can also be locked and
unlocked f rom the outside with the
key.
Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Push the tab in to
lock the door, and pull it out to
unlock.
To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab in and close the door. To
lock the driver’s door, pull the door
handle and push the lock tab in.
Release the handle, then close the
door.
The master door lock switch allows
control of all door and hatch locks
f rom the driver’s door. Push the
switch down to lock both doors and
the hatch, and up to unlock them. Door L ocks
Power Door L ocks
Door L ocks
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LOCK TAB
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Unlock
Lock

If you need to use this procedure to
open the hatch, your vehicle may be
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer. If an unlocked hatch does not open,
turn the key clockwise past the
unlock position. Open the hatch as
youholdthekeyinthatposition. Keep the hatch closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. Seeon page .
To open the hatch, push the lever
behind the hatch’s back edge. To
close the hatch, push down on the
back edge.
Usethemasterkeytolockand
unlock the hatch. The valet key does
not work in this lock.
To lock the hatch, turn the key
counterclockwise. To unlock the
hatch, turn it clockwise. 38
Hatch
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Hatch
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MASTER KEY
UNLOCK POSITION

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Press this button once to
lock both doors and the rear hatch.
Some exterior lights will f lash. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a horn to
verify that the doors and the rear
hatch are locked. You cannot lock
them if either door is not f ully closed
or the key is in the ignition switch. Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Some
exterior lights will f lash twice. Push
it twice to unlock the passenger’s
door, and rear hatch. If you do not
open either door or the rear hatch
within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock.
The interior light (if the interior light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door or the rear hatch, the
light will go out in about 30 seconds,
and the doors and the rear hatch will
automatically relock. If you relock
the doors and the rear hatch with the
remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light will
go of f immediately. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
the horn will sound and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer. Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid. Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Remote Transmitter
LOCK UNL OCK
PA NIC
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UNLOCK
BUTTON LEDLOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON

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Battery type: CR2025 If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the rear hatch, replace the
battery as soon as possible. To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the
transmitter by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin. Insert
a new battery with the side facing
up. Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter. Set the cover in place,
andturnitclockwise.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
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Open
Close BATTERY
ROUND
COVER

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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 12 14
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethelever.Trytomovethe
seat to make sure it is locked in
position.To change the seat-back angle, push
forward the lever next to the seat
bolster, on the side of the seat-back.
Seats
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Your vehicle’s windows are
electrically-powered. Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or
lower either window.
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. 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, push
up on the window switch brief ly. 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. 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.
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 vehicle so the child does not get
injured by operating the window
unintentionally.
Power Windows
AUTO
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MAIN SWITCH
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
Closing 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.

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 the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
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4.
Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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TAB
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH
SELECTOR SWITCH

To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).45
Parking Brake
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.